1,574 Search Operations Later, Manipur Still Cannot Call It Peace
As India prepares to celebrate Independence Day, Manipur must confront a difficult question: can citizens be considered truly free when their movement, safety and…
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Why Transparency in Manipur’s Electoral Roll Matters More Than Political Narratives
An election is only as credible as the electoral roll on which it is conducted. When genuine questions arise, transparency and verification strengthen democracy far more than political rhetoric ever can. This is why public confidence in the voter list matters to every citizen.
Why Equal Movement Matters After Zomi Delegation Visit and Gamgiphai Detention
Peace in Manipur cannot move in only one direction. The Zomi delegation’s visit to Imphal is welcome, but the detention of Meitei travellers near Gamgiphai raises a serious question of equal movement, rule of law and constitutional protection for all communities.
India-Myanmar Land Exchange: Manipur Deserves to Know Which Land Is Being Given and Which Land Is Being Taken Back
Since reports of a possible land exchange between India and Myanmar appeared in local and regional media, the silence of State legislatures has become deeply troubling.
BJP Voices from Within Signal a Warning for Manipur Before 2027
Three senior BJP leaders raised public concerns over governance, movement restrictions, and public suffering in Manipur on July 26, 2026, signalling deeper political unease before the 2027 Assembly election.
Will Manipur Become a Bargaining Chip in India’s Rare Earth Diplomacy with Myanmar?
India’s rare earth diplomacy with Myanmar is about more than minerals. It could reshape Manipur’s strategic importance, raising serious questions about land, security, transparency and whether the state may become a bargaining chip in a larger geopolitical contest.
Bhumeshwory and Lanchenba Show Manipur’s Sporting Future Beyond Football and Weightlifting
Bhumeshwory Devi Huidrom and Laitonjam Lanchenba have done more than win bronze medals. They have widened Manipur’s sporting imagination. They have shown that the state’s next champions may come from the track, the pool and other less discussed arenas.
Myanmar Battlefield Shift Is Bad News for Kuki Separatist Politics in Manipur
Myanmar’s changing battlefield has weakened the strategic confidence behind Kuki separatist politics in Manipur. India must use this moment to restore lawful authority, reopen routes, pursue justice and reject political concessions made under armed pressure.
The Central Forest Division Has Set the Standard. Will the Rest of Manipur Follow?
The Central Forest Division’s selection as Manipur’s Best Forest Division in Forest Protection during the 77th Van Mahotsav Celebration, held in conjunction with “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam 3.0,” deserves appreciation because it is founded on performance rather than symbolism.
Manipur Conflict and Rare Earths: The Corporate Question Behind a Divided Society
Manipur conflict has already been discussed through the familiar language of ethnic tension, land rights, illegal immigrations, administrative failure, armed mobilisation and narco terrorist.…
From 3rd May 2023 to Kanto Sabal: When Equal Justice Becomes the Unanswered Question in Manipur
From 3rd May 2023 to Kanto Sabal, Manipur’s tragedy is not only ethnic conflict. It is the repeated failure of the State to protect citizens when danger is visible, predictable, and preventable.
India: Debating passport issue, inviting NRC nationwide
On the occasion of 14th Passport Sewa Divas, the ministry of external affairs (MEA) stated that an Indian passport should be treated primarily as a travel document only.