• Pauchungnung Vaiphei

The Vaiphei tribe is one of the officially recognised scheduled tribes of Manipur. For ages, they have been inhabiting the remote hilly region of the present Churachandpur district. Their indigeneity is solidly evident in the rich cultural heritage that they have developed. Their lives were guided by traditional wisdom and knowledge that form part of customary practices. The dawn of modern civilisation particularly in the realm of education ushered in a new awakening and awareness among this tribe. This awareness immensely helps them to participate in the electoral politics of the state. Though they are small in numbers their political intuitiveness prompts them to find a niche for themselves in the political annals of the state.

Vaiphei, Electoral Politics, Democracy, Marginalisation.

" PARTICIPATION OF THE VAIPHEIS IN ELECTORAL POLITICS OF MANIPUR", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 11, page no.f240-f254, November-2024, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2411527.pdf

" PARTICIPATION OF THE VAIPHEIS IN ELECTORAL POLITICS OF MANIPUR", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 11, page no. ppf240-f254, November-2024, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2411527.pdf