Some demands are reasonable some unreasonable. Time and energy are precious. One cannot waste time and energy by doing unreasonable things. You cannot bring heaven on earth by launching agitation. In the past we heard frequently someone or other describing Manipur as a paradise on earth. All of sudden everybody has forgotten to describe scenic beauty and serenity of the place. Every day we are awaken by the sad story of a section of the people making irresponsible demand for creation of homeland. Despite knowing the fact that all these demands for creation of homeland cannot be met they resort to self tormenting agitation. Union Government which has been empowered by the apex court to clear the hurdles on the national highway within 24 hours of the start of any forms of agitation on the national highway will surely act. Setting aside the question how Union Government is going to respond to the Kukis’ demand for creation of Kuki homeland after carving out a huge portion of land from Manipur the agitation launched in the form of economic blockade will throw life out of gear. The prices of essential commodities will shoot up. Petrol diesel and gas will become the rarest item on this soil. Are we despised lot that we cannot live peacefully even for a few weeks. One form of agitation today, which is quickly followed up by another. This should be known no state will be created based on communal line. One should ponder seriously before resorting to the extreme form of agitation. Why cannot we appreciate the fact that the state of Manipur belongs to all communities living in this state. One can demand more for the development of a particular area that is the birth right of the citizens living in the particular area. The demand for homeland is none conforming to the prevailing situation of time. Manipur belongs to Meiteis, Kukis, Nagas and all other communities living in Manipur. No community has the right to claim Manipur as its own. Nagas’ demand for amalgamation of all Naga inhabited areas and Kukis demand for homeland are self defeating. There is no space for accommodation of both the demands. Who will be able to tell them that the two demands are untenable. Be a wise man and try to grasp the situation without causing ruckus. Manipur cannot be fragmented into pieces. This is ought to be known. Sensible man understands that the decision taken by the political parties of all hues to protect territorial integrity of the state cannot be changed. The greatest festival of the state Ningol Chakkouba was held only two days back. Marriage season is just beginning. Manipur style of marriage demands that the bridegroom party move to the house of the bride and return with the bride. Bride party will also join the convoy. All these are fuel consuming practices. The colour of marriage too will change if petroleum products are not available. One day, two day economic blockade is permissible and one can bear with it. Indefinite blockade stands against the principle of helping each other. Everybody suffers when such form of agitation is launched. All are advised not to resort to such form of agitation. Better sense should prevail.
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