RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Tuesday said the Manipur violence was orchestrated, and blamed “outside forces” for the situation in the north eastern state.“Meiteis and Kukis were living together for a long time there. It is a border state. Who benefits from such secessionism and internal conflict? Outside forces also benefit. Were people from outside involved in what happened there,” Bhagwat asked.Addressing the RSS Dussehra rally at Nagpur, Bhagwat also said cultural Marxists and woke elements are using their influence in media and academia to spoil the country’s education and culture.
On the Manipur situation, Bhagwat said, “Union Home Minister Amit Shah was in Manipur for three days. Who actually fueled the conflict? It (violence) is not happening, it is being made to happen.” “Which foreign powers may be interested in taking advantage of unrest and instability in Manipur? Does the geopolitics of south east Asia also have a role in these events,” he asked.“When peace restoration is in sight, some incident occurs. It widens the gap between the communities. Who is behind the people who were doing such acts? Who is instigating the violence?” he asked.The RSS chief said he was proud of the Sangh workers who worked in Manipur to restore peace.On 3 May 2023, ethnic violence erupted in India's north eastern state of Manipur between the Meitei people, a majority that lives in the Imphal Valley, and the Kuki Zo tribal community from the surrounding hills. As of 29 July, 181 people have been killed in the violence, more than 300 wounded, and approximately 54,488 displaced.