In this episode of Talking Politics, we discuss the violence that has happened in Manipur that has resulted in the deployment of army and paramilitary forces in the state. The northeastern state witnessed violent clashes since May 3 prompting Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh to issue a shoot-at-sight order. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that lot of Manipuris have crossed over to his state. Why did violence break out in Manipur? Story links: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/army-deployed-in-violence-hit-manipur-4000-people-shifted/article66810943.ece https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/manipur-bjp-mlas-camp-in-delhi-trouble-brews-for-n-biren-singh/article66747651.ece https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/dont-open-camps-for-those-crossing-myanmar-border-manipur-tells-officials/article34191470.ece https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/manipur-high-court-directs-state-to-consider-inclusion-of-meitei-community-in-scheduled-tribes-list/article66756719.ece https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/naga-body-backs-manipur-government-drive-against-forest-encroachment/article66622373.ece https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/manipur-government-withdraws-from-suspension-of-operations-agreement-with-militant-groups/article66606863.ece Script and Presentation: Nistula Hebbar Production: Gayatri Menon Thank you for watching our video! You can subscribe to our channel here: https://bit.ly/3c8Adi6 Visit https://www.thehindu.com/ for the latest updates, analysis, opinions, and more. You can also download our apps: Android: https://bit.ly/3nboBEi iOs: https://apple.co/3EDCwt4 The Hindu is committed to keeping you up-to-date with information on the developments in India and the world. We promise to deliver quality journalism that stays away from vested interest and political propaganda. You can support us by subscribing to our digital offerings here: https://bit.ly/3emywiz Follow us: Twitter: https://twitter.com/the_hindu Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_hindu/ #manipur