If the recent claims circulating in social media sources are indeed accurate—that Kuki-owned properties in the Imphal alone were valued at an astonishing Rs. 4335 crore before the unfortunate Manipur violence—it paints an inspiring picture of extraordinary growth achieved by minority Kuki groups, who are listed in the Schedule Tribe categories of Manipur.

With an estimated pre-conflict population of around 10,000 individuals forming about 2,000 families, this translates to an average of over Rs. 2 crore per family—a level of wealth that places many Kuki households firmly in crorepati territory.

From modest beginnings, these urban Kukis have evidently built empires of real estate, thriving businesses, and substantial assets, turning small enclaves like New and Old Lambulane, New Checkon,

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