Stating that the KKL’s assertion for granting ST status to Meitei Meetei before a final deal is sealed between the Government of India and NSCN IM had certain elements which can project the Scheduled Tribe Demand Committee of Manipur STDCM in the wrong light, the STDCM has clarified that its demand ST status would not compromise any State issue nor would the demand be used as a bargaining chip in dealing with any other issue Source The Sangai Express
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