The present conflict between the Meiteis and Kukis in Manipur has reopened the old wounds between the union of India and the erstwhile kingdom of Manipur though it is not helping anyone, with much appreciation to the charismatic PM Narendra Modi.    NOTE . . .unless the context otherwise requires, “the State’’ includes the Government and Parliament of India and the Government and the Legislature of each of the States and all local or other authorities within the territory of India or under the control of the Government of India. Article 12 lays down that unless the context otherwise requires, the State includes the Government and Parliament of India and the Government and the Legislature of each of the States and all local or other authorities within the territory of India or under the control of the Government of India. The definition of State is inclusive and provides that State includes the following: Government and Parliament of India i.e., the Executive and Legislature o...