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With the situation still tense in Manipur, a village in the state sent out a message of unity and harmony, with its residents waving and displaying white flags..
H Wajang village, located near Pallel town, saw a community trying to bridge the divide between the two groups -- Meitei and Kuki...
Pallel town is around 48km from the state capital Imphal...
The display of white flags in this village acted as a catalyst for resolving the differences and promoting understanding between the communities, which have been witnessing tensions after the recent ethnic clashes...
The event was organised to protest against the Meitei community's demand for Scheduled Tribe (ST) status.. With white flags waved in H Wajang, one can hope for both the communities to overcome their differences and build a future based on understanding, respect, and cooperation...
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