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  • Originally celebrated only by the Meitei community, an ethnic group in Manipur, the celebration now extends to other communities and tribes in the state and helps preserve and promote unity in society KanglaOnline.

    NYT > Home Page By THE NEW YORK TIMES 2011

  • In the eighth grade, she swore off all animal products - her Meitei Hindu community traditionally eats fish and milk products - and a few years later started fasting every Thursday.

    The Seattle Times 2011

  • Tension is mounting at the border town of Moreh in Manipur following an indefinite strike by the Meitei Committee Moreh (MCM) and the women vigilantes from Wednesday night.

    The Hindu - Home 2010

  • The people of Manipur include Meitei, Naga, Kuki, Meitei Pangal and other colourful communities that have lived together in complete harmony for centuries.

    Zee News : India National 2009

  • The UNLF has been fighting for an independent homeland for Manipur's majority Meitei tribes people.

    The Jakarta Post Breaking News 2009

  • She represents the Meitei from northeastern India and is the co-founder of CORE.

    Democracy Now! 2009

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