Who Speaks for Manipur When Politics Speaks for Communities?
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Peace Cannot Be Restored by Compromising Manipur’s Identity
Former Chief Minister N Biren Singh has said that Manipur’s identity must not be compromised in the effort to restore peace and normalcy. At…
When Condemnation Is All That Political Leaders Have Left
A killing takes place in Manipur. Within hours, political leaders issue statements. They are “deeply shocked.” They “strongly condemn” the crime. They demand an…
Biren Singh Gets 58% in Signpost Leadership Poll, Ibobi 15%, Bimol 14%
For one month, from August 15 to September 15, Signpost News asked its readers a simple but difficult question: “Which leadership will heal Manipur…
Manipur Violence: Over 50 Deaths Reported Since New Government Took Office
An open-source register now identifies at least 54 deaths in Manipur violence during Yumnam Khemchand’s government’s tenure since February 2026. The number is provisional.…
No Way Home: Why IDPs Are Forced Out of Relief Camps Without Alternative Shelter
Manipur’s progress in rehabilitating IDPs deserves recognition. But families cannot be asked to leave relief camps before safe and suitable alternatives are ready. When…
Manipur SIR: 1.32 Lakh Fewer Voters Need Full Audit
A final electoral roll is not merely a number announced at a press conference. It determines who may enter the polling booth when Manipur…
Manipur Assembly Began With a Return and Ended With a Boycott
Two Kuki legislators returned to the House after more than three years. Five days later, nine Naga MLAs stayed away from the final sitting.…
Manipur Census 2027: What the Houselisting Deferral Really Means
Words matter, particularly when they appear in a Gazette notification. On September 5, the Government of India did not announce that Census 2027 had…
After the Census Pause, Manipur Needs a Credible NRC Roadmap
The decision to defer the Census house-listing exercise in Manipur is a significant concession to a sustained public demand. It deserves acknowledgement. But the…
A Letter to Amit Shah Is Not Enough: Will Naga MLAs Raise These Allegations in the Manipur Assembly?
A circulated letter bearing the names of nine Naga legislators seeks action against Kuki-Zo leaders, KNF-P leader Thangboi Kipgen and Deputy Chief Minister Nemcha Kipgen. But sending allegations to Delhi is not enough. Will the legislators place them before the Manipur Assembly, demand answers and act on their warning about continued support for the Government?
Will Deputy Chief Minister Nemcha Kipgen Attend the Manipur Assembly in Person?
Will Deputy Chief Minister Nemcha Kipgen attend the September 2 Manipur Assembly sitting in person—or participate once again through a video link? Her physical presence would be more than protocol. It would test the Government’s claims of improving normalcy, free movement and shared constitutional governance.