Category Archives: Opinion

Open Letter to Deepika Singh and Shekhar Gupta

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Referring to the six rounds of political talks in New Delhi between Government of India (GoI) and Federal Government of Nagaland (FGN), following the first Indo-Naga Ceasefire Agreement reached on September 6, 1964, Ms Deepika Singh published an article on … Continue reading →

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Falling in love with Ukhrul’s folks: Pastor Thangneo Haokip

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Ever since I was a little child, I’ve often heard my grandparents say ‘Tangkhuls have reaped the fruits of accepting the gospel of Jesus Christ, and becoming the first Christian community of Manipur.’ They said that Shri Rishang Keishing was … Continue reading →

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What was the whole point of Terminating 81 MCS/MPS/SDC/MSS Officers?

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The Hon’ble High Court (Manipur) in its October,2019 judgment categorically stated that, “It is the right time for MPSC or for that matter, its staff or officials to be penalized for their misdeeds which they have been doing for the … Continue reading →

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Naga, Kuki, Meitei and Pangal youths should overcome disturbing history and shun ethnic politics

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Disturbing history and narrow ethnic politics led to hatred, violence and movement for disintegration, separate state, secession etc. It severely affected the development potential of the youths of the State. The lives of many brilliant youths have been devastated and … Continue reading →

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Setting historical records right: In response to Deepika Singh

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The article, How NSCN-IM Chief Muivah Let His Ambitions Take Over and Sabotage Naga Settlement in 1966 by Deepika Singh (News18.com, August 21, 2020) makes vigorous attempt to blame Th. Muivah, the General Secretary of the National Socialist Council of … Continue reading →

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Last mile in Naga peace process requires political finesse

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Much is being made in the media of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (Isak-Muivah) “hardening its stance” on a separate flag, a separate Constitution and the integration of all contiguous Naga-inhabited areas of India’s northeast. They have always been … Continue reading →

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Reverse Migration in the wake of COVID-19 Pandemic: Implications & Policy Thrust Areas

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A summation of Ukhrul Experience Premises of rural-urban Migration and Demography Migration of people from rural settlement to urban centre is considered an unavoidable outcome of technological progress, the arrival of agricultural machineries leading to reduced demand for labour, resulting … Continue reading →

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Manipur’s Parliamentary Constituencies Are Separated Along Flawed Lines

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It is time political parties in Manipur recognise the ill effects of this arrangement rather than eyeing it as the key to ensuring the victory of ruling party candidates during every parliamentary election. The state of Manipur sends two Lok … Continue reading →

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EDUCATION IN TIMES of lockdown

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Online education has become the buzz word these days. Literate and illiterate, old and young alike are abuzz with this technical word which came into limelight amidst the Covid-19 pandemic to compensate the loss of physical and traditional mode of … Continue reading →

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Has Time outlived a Nation’s Struggle?

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How old were you when you first heard a (real) gunshot? Have you ever? My recollection of a gunshot is hazy but I remember an incident way back in the early 90s (1993 perhaps) when the NSCNs were constantly being … Continue reading →

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