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Noteworthy initiative from 515 individuals Preparing the stage for a dialogue

Negotiate. Discuss. Talk things over. This is the mantra that 515 people drawn from different communities have floated so that the Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System (JCILPS) and the Joint Action Committee Against Anti-Tribal Bills, Churachand…

Negotiate. Discuss. Talk things over. This is the mantra that 515 people drawn from different communities have floated so that the Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System (JCILPS) and the Joint Action Committee Against Anti-Tribal Bills, Churachandpur (JACAATB) can sit down and talk things over. Just what the situation demands.

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Contrasting voices from the hills and valley The tug of war continues

There can be no winner here. But everyone seems blind to this. Or prefer to be blind and this is where the tragedy lies. So while the pro-ILPS campaign or agitation continues in the valley area of the State, the hill based organisations, particularly t…

There can be no winner here. But everyone seems blind to this. Or prefer to be blind and this is where the tragedy lies. So while the pro-ILPS campaign or agitation continues in the valley area of the State, the hill based organisations, particularly the Churachandpur JAC continue to be staunchly against the three Bills passed by the State Assembly on August 31 last year.

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Drug abuse and opium cultivation

Amidst all the turmoil over economic blockade and counter economic blockade came the news “Punjab is trending, but Mizoram and Manipur may be equally addicted”. The news report is rather disturbing but at the same time it was a wake-up call for all the people of Manipur.

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Amidst all the turmoil over economic blockade and counter economic blockade came the news “Punjab is trending, but Mizoram and Manipur may be equally addicted”. The news report is rather disturbing but at the same time it was a wake-up call for all the people of Manipur.

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From SoO pact to political dialogue

Indeed, a big milestone has been achieved. For too long, the tripartite Suspension of Operation (SoO) signed between the Government of India, Government of Manipur and two conglomerates of Kuki militant groups namely Kuki National Organisation (KNO) and United People’s Front (UPF) was hanging in limbo for a long time without making any tangible headway except for the fact that hostilities have been ceased officially.

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Indeed, a big milestone has been achieved. For too long, the tripartite Suspension of Operation (SoO) signed between the Government of India, Government of Manipur and two conglomerates of Kuki militant groups namely Kuki National Organisation (KNO) and United People’s Front (UPF) was hanging in limbo for a long time without making any tangible headway except for the fact that hostilities have been ceased officially.

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AFSPA and ‘attempt to commit suicide’

Irom Sharmila who has not touched a morsel of food for the past 16 years was produced before the Court of Chief Judicial Magistrate, Imphal West on June 14. As demanded by the statute of the country, Sharmila has been appearing before different Courts periodically.

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Irom Sharmila who has not touched a morsel of food for the past 16 years was produced before the Court of Chief Judicial Magistrate, Imphal West on June 14. As demanded by the statute of the country, Sharmila has been appearing before different Courts periodically.

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Blockades and counter blockades

Even if the anguish is understandable, it is really disturbing. Of course we are talking about the ongoing economic blockade and counter economic blockade. It’s like adding salt to a bleeding wound.

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Even if the anguish is understandable, it is really disturbing. Of course we are talking about the ongoing economic blockade and counter economic blockade. It’s like adding salt to a bleeding wound.

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Re-organisations of districts and ethnicity

We are afraid turbulent days are ahead. Not that these days are peaceful by any yardstick. In fact, a host of public issues have been stressing the public psyche to the limits for a prolonged period.
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We are afraid turbulent days are ahead. Not that these days are peaceful by any yardstick. In fact, a host of public issues have been stressing the public psyche to the limits for a prolonged period.

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Idea of Manipur and elusive consensus

Finally, the all-party delegation met Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh amidst strong protests in front of Manipur Bhavan, Delhi by both proponents and antagonists of the three Bills passed by the Manipur Legislative Assembly on August 31 last year.
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Finally, the all-party delegation met Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh amidst strong protests in front of Manipur Bhavan, Delhi by both proponents and antagonists of the three Bills passed by the Manipur Legislative Assembly on August 31 last year.

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Expending help to stranded passengers Innate goodness of mankind

One of the few things which reaffirm people’s faith in the innate goodness of mankind. This came out in all its pristine beauty when the people of Senapati district extended support and co-operation to the police personnel who were deputed to escort the stranded people who were caught in the total bandh called by different civil society organisations in the hill districts on June 9.

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One of the few things which reaffirm people’s faith in the innate goodness of mankind. This came out in all its pristine beauty when the people of Senapati district extended support and co-operation to the police personnel who were deputed to escort the stranded people who were caught in the total bandh called by different civil society organisations in the hill districts on June 9.

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Bandhs, protests to now blockade Spare a thought for young students

Bills ostensibly worked out to protect the indigenous people of the land. However the reality tells a very different story with sharp differences arising from amongst the indigenous people of the land over the Bills. These differences can be seen all o…

Bills ostensibly worked out to protect the indigenous people of the land. However the reality tells a very different story with sharp differences arising from amongst the indigenous people of the land over the Bills. These differences can be seen all over the place. Nine dead bodies still lying in state at Churachandpur. Days of confrontations between protesters and police on the streets. Students being picked up and detained. Bandhs and now blockades.

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Trumpeting the success story of students Create the right ambience for all

It is that time of the year. Pick up any daily newspaper and one will see numerous educational institutes going to town trumpeting the good showing of their students in the Class X and Class XII board exams.
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It is that time of the year. Pick up any daily newspaper and one will see numerous educational institutes going to town trumpeting the good showing of their students in the Class X and Class XII board exams.

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Lining up protests in the hills and valley Tearing the common folks apart

Public curfew in Central and State Government offices from June 1 to 3. Public curfew from 4 am to 6 pm of June 2 at Khwairamband including Paona Keithel and Thangal Keithel. All non-local people asked to stay indoors within Greater Imphal on June 1 an…

Public curfew in Central and State Government offices from June 1 to 3. Public curfew from 4 am to 6 pm of June 2 at Khwairamband including Paona Keithel and Thangal Keithel. All non-local people asked to stay indoors within Greater Imphal on June 1 and June 2

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Curtain raiser to the 2017 Assembly polls ? More than a local body polls

Underlining the Delhi effect. Difficult to believe that this would have been the case if the BJP under Prime Minister Narendra Modi had not swept the Parliamentary elections in 2014.
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Underlining the Delhi effect. Difficult to believe that this would have been the case if the BJP under Prime Minister Narendra Modi had not swept the Parliamentary elections in 2014.

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Letting young students lead the protest Leave the kids alone

73 Government schools drawing blank on the success board of the just announced HSLC examination results. Students, mostly from Government schools taking to the streets to demand that the students detained by police be released and turn the three Bills …

73 Government schools drawing blank on the success board of the just announced HSLC examination results. Students, mostly from Government schools taking to the streets to demand that the students detained by police be released and turn the three Bills passed by the State Assembly last year into Acts.

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Waiting for response from Delhi All round trust deficit

Not clear how the Centre will respond to the proposal of the State Government with regard to the three Bills, but the Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System has already made its stand clear.
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Not clear how the Centre will respond to the proposal of the State Government with regard to the three Bills, but the Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System has already made its stand clear.

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Competition amongst institutes Attracting the best students

Obvious that the competition is not only amongst the students. With the Board of Secondary Education, Manipur (BOSEM) announcing the results of the HSLC 2016 exam, a number of private schools have started offering freebies to the bright and meritorious…

Obvious that the competition is not only amongst the students. With the Board of Secondary Education, Manipur (BOSEM) announcing the results of the HSLC 2016 exam, a number of private schools have started offering freebies to the bright and meritorious students.

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More than an annual board exam Preparing for the future

Preparing for the future. And this is perhaps the first stepping stone. More than an annual board exam and this is how the Class X board exam should be viewed. Now that the Board of Secondary Education, Manipur (BOSEM) has declared the result of the Cl…

Preparing for the future. And this is perhaps the first stepping stone. More than an annual board exam and this is how the Class X board exam should be viewed. Now that the Board of Secondary Education, Manipur (BOSEM) has declared the result of the Class X Board exam, it is time to take stock of certain realities.

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Raging debate over ST status to Meiteis Reflecting deep divide

The divide is deep. This much is obvious. What is not at all clear is the stand of the Government. Yes one here is talking about the two diametrically opposing stand adopted over the question of whether the Meeteis/Meiteis should be included in the lis…

The divide is deep. This much is obvious. What is not at all clear is the stand of the Government. Yes one here is talking about the two diametrically opposing stand adopted over the question of whether the Meeteis/Meiteis should be included in the list of Scheduled Tribe or not.

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Raging debate over ST status to Meiteis Reflecting deep divide

The divide is deep. This much is obvious. What is not at all clear is the stand of the Government. Yes one here is talking about the two diametrically opposing stand adopted over the question of whether the Meeteis/Meiteis should be included in the lis…

The divide is deep. This much is obvious. What is not at all clear is the stand of the Government. Yes one here is talking about the two diametrically opposing stand adopted over the question of whether the Meeteis/Meiteis should be included in the list of Scheduled Tribe or not.

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Frequency of rape and molestation Reflection of demented minds

Sick mindset. Not sick in the clinical sense and it reflects a social reality bringing all to the question of where exactly women stand in society. Placed on a pedestal in the public domain but reduced to a punching bag in the domestic sphere.
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Sick mindset. Not sick in the clinical sense and it reflects a social reality bringing all to the question of where exactly women stand in society. Placed on a pedestal in the public domain but reduced to a punching bag in the domestic sphere.

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