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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWill This Winter Session of Parliament Address the Crisis in Manipur? – <\/strong>
\nMoirangthem Nganbarel<\/strong>\n\n

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Manipur, a state that joined the Indian Union after signing the Merger Agreement,\nstands at the crossroads of a humanitarian and political crisis. Being a state in the\nnortheastern region and sharing borders with Myanmar, Manipur has long grappled\nwith challenges such as illegal immigration and drug trafficking.\n<\/p>\n

Myanmar\u2019s ongoing turmoil under military junta rule has exacerbated the situation,\nwith a significant influx of illegal immigrants crossing into Manipur. Reports suggest\nthat many engage in illegal activities, further straining the state’s already fragile\nsocio-political fabric. Despite the presence of Assam Rifles guarding the border, these\nchallenges persist.<\/p>\n\n

Having witnessed the unfolding crisis for the past 18 months as a young journalist\nand concerned citizen, I have seen the profound emotional and psychological toll it\nhas taken on the people. The crisis, which erupted on May 3, 2023, has left deep\nscars. The conflict between the Meitei and Kuki communities, who once coexisted\npeacefully, has devolved into hatred and division. These indigenous groups,\nrecognized as tribes under the constitution, have fallen prey to manipulation by\nvested interests, spreading false narratives to justify violence and destruction.<\/p>\n\n

Demanding constitutional rights is not inherently wrong, but resorting to violence,\nkilling innocent civilians, and promoting divisive agendas are unacceptable by any\nlegal or moral standards. During this crisis, I had the opportunity to visit Kuki\nvillages and interact with residents, many of whom expressed a desire for\nreconciliation and an end to violence. They shared their stories of loss, including the\ndestruction of businesses and livelihoods. Even the Chief Minister of Manipur has\nrepeatedly highligjhted that the current turmoil stems from external elements\nexploiting indigenous communities for selfish motives.<\/p>\n\n

The situation has spiraled into chaos. Over 250 lives have been lost, 60,000 people\ndisplaced, and countless injured. Properties have been burned, leaving communities\ndevastated. Disturbingly, there is evidence of advanced weaponry being used,\nincluding drone bombs and missiles. One such attack in Moirang claimed a life\nearlier this year. Investigations by the authority reveal a troubling influx of arms and\nammunition into the state, reportedly supplied from both within and beyond India to\nKuki militants, some of whom are under a Suspension of Operations agreement with\nthe government.<\/p>\n\n

The atrocities continue unabated. Recent violence erupted in Imphal on November\n16, 2024, following the discovery of six dead bodies, including an infant, abducted\nfrom Jiribam District\u2019s Jakuradhor Relief Camp. These individuals were taken by\narmed militants on November 11 after an attack on a security post. Although the\nCRPF retaliated, killing ten militants, the abductors were later claimed by some\norganizations to be \u201cvillage volunteers,\u201d despite possessing automatic weapons and\nexplosives. Such acts of terror underscore the grave reality of the situation.<\/p>\n\n

Despite the gravity of the crisis, the Indian government\u2019s response has been\nlackluster. Security forces have been deployed in large numbers, but this has failed to\nensure the safety of lives and properties. Villages remain vulnerable to sudden\nattacks by Kuki militants, fostering a pervasive sense of fear. Although the Union\nHome Ministry recently facilitated a meeting in New Delhi with representatives from\nthe Kuki, Meitei, and Naga communities, the discussions yielded no concrete\noutcomes.<\/p>\n\n

Previous parliamentary sessions have also failed to address the crisis meaningfully.\nOpposition parties raised the issue, but the ruling party offered only superficial\nresponses, leaving the people of Manipur disheartened . Prime Minister Narendra\nModi has yet to visit the state or engage directly with stakeholders, further deepening\nthe public\u2019s sense of neglect. Union Home Minister Amit Shah has held several\nsecurity meetings, but they have not succeeded in restoring public confidence or\nnormalcy.<\/p>\n\n

As the winter session of Parliament approaches, the people of Manipur demand more\nthan rhetoric. They want a serious, inclusive discussion involving all leaders to chart\na path toward peace and stability. Sending additional security forces alone cannot\nresolve the deep-seated issues. Addressing the root causes of the conflict and\nsafeguarding the state\u2019s integrity require a comprehensive approach.<\/p>\n\n

Will this winter session be different? Will the Indian government rise to the occasion\nand take decisive steps to restore peace in Manipur? The people are tired of broken\npromises and superficial measures. They want action, not words. They deserve to live\nwithout fear and to see their beautiful state flourish once again. The time to act is\nnow.\n<\/p>\nE-mail \u2013 nmoirangthemofficial@gmail.com<\/strong>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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