In the June 7 violence in Imphal, the Arambai Tenggol (AT) and its sympathisers were mobilised to wreak violence against the Indian State

Kham Khan Suan Hausing

At times, an act of bravado can simultaneously reveal one’s prowess and vulnerability. The June 7 violent protest in the Imphal valley was one such act. Though a bit different, it can be seen as a sequel to act one of the bravado displayed on January 24, 2024. That time, 38 Meitei legislators, under the aegis of the Arambai Tenggol (AT), had blamed the Kukis for fomenting violence and taken a six-point public oath to aggressively push the partisan and majoritarian agenda of the AT and the powers that be to protect Meitei identity and lebensraum (territory/land).