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Jewish personal status law is legally recognised; Bnei Menashe Jews were among victims of ethnic violence in Manipur, but there is no state discrimination against Jews.

  1. 2023-05
    Bnei Menashe hit by Manipur violence
    During ethnic violence in Manipur, a Meitei group reportedly attacked the Bnei Menashe Jewish community, who are ethnically Kuki, killing one member, destroying two synagogues and displacing more than 1,000.
  2. 2023
    Jewish personal status law recognised
    Hindu, Christian, Parsi, Jewish and Islamic personal status laws are legally recognised and judicially enforceable.