US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti recently reacted to the ongoing crisis in Manipur. Highlighting the Manipur violence, Eric Garcetti asserted that the United States is ready to assist India to bring back peace in Manipur. The situation in violence-hit Manipur remains grim as the unrest among local communities continues. The State and the Centre Governments have taken several steps to bring normalcy to the state. Violence gripped Manipur on May 3 after clashes erupted during a rally organised by the All Tribal Student Union. They were protesting against the demand for the inclusion of Meiteis in the list of Scheduled Tribes.