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Manipur: Waiting for peace in Indian state divided by violence

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More than a year has passed since a deadly ethnic conflict in India 's north-eastern Manipur state.

Clashes erupted in May last year between the majority Meitei and indigenous minority Kuki groups.

The violence displaced tens of thousands - some 59,000 people are still living in government relief camps.

Both communities blame the other for stoking violence.

Opposition parties say federal government let conflict rage on for too long.

Kuki groups accuse state authorities of ignoring violence by Meiteis for political benefit.

Congress party has repeatedly criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not visiting Manipur .

Experts say mistrust between the two communities has only hardened and divide has deepened.