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…
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NRC Issue Comes Alive Again in Eastern India
The pro-NRC movement, led by the Campaign for Just and Fair Delimitation (JFD) and supported by civil-society organizations, women and student- youth bodies of Manipur has spread beyond the Imphal valley, which is dominated by the Hindu Meiteis, as the Naga groups also extended support, unlike the Kuki-Zo people.
Manipur Was Counted Before 1951 — So Where Is the Evidence of Mass Exclusion?
The claim that remoteness may have left substantial indigenous hill populations outside the 1951 Census deserves examination. But Manipur’s documentary history stretches well before 1951, while the 1948 election provides another important pre-cut-off record. If mass exclusion is the argument against 1951, the historical evidence of that exclusion should be produced.
Before Pointing Fingers at Nagas, Show the Evidence of Leibol Khullen
Within hours of many incidents occurring in Kuki-dominated areas, fingers are often pointed toward Naga organizations, Naga villages, or Naga armed groups. Statements are issued, accusations are amplified through social media, and a narrative is carefully constructed. Yet when the public asks for evidence, very little is produced beyond suspicion, speculation, and political rhetoric.
The Hollow Sovereignty of National Highways in Manipur
What is the purpose of designating a road as a “National Highway” or “Rajmarg” if the Centre and state apparatus cannot guarantee its neutrality and security? National highways fall under the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.
A Generation Interrupted: The Hidden Cost of Bandhs and Prolonged Protests on Education in Manipur
Manipur has long been marked by a culture of protest, where bandhs and general strikes are frequently used as tools of political expression. While…
The Breaking Point – Self-Immolation in Imphal Signals the Failure to Protect Civilians in Tronglaobi and Litan
Manipur stands at a terrifying precipice. On Thursday, April 9, 2026, a 32-year-old advocate named Sinam Apollo from Mayang Langjing in Imphal West arrived…
Why Mizoram Succeeded Where Manipur Stalled on Biometric Registration
Mizoram’s achievement, surpassing 93 per cent biometric registration by early February 2026 serves as a benchmark for border states facing similar challenges. State Home…
Non Locals Instigating Kukis to boycott Deputy Chief Minister Nemcha Kipgen
The protests against first Kuki Deputy CM and first woman Deputy CM of Manipur, Nemcha Kipgen reached a tense climax when members of the…
Time for Principled Resignation, Not Internal Bargaining
The Bharatiya Janata Party’s appointment of national general secretary Tarun Chugh as central observer to oversee the election of the BJP Manipur Legislature Party…
SpiceJet Announces First-Ever Flights to Imphal
SpiceJet is set to commence its inaugural flight services to Imphal, the capital of Manipur, marking a significant expansion into India’s North-East region. The…
Farm Houses Cannot Be Misrepresented as a Village
The arson incident in K. Songlung II (or Songlung Kholui) in Kangpokpi district, Manipur, on January 26, 2026 has sparked sharply conflicting narratives that…