Our new story about Manipur's prolonged internet shutdown. Public interest triggered by "viral" events notwithstanding, the conflict has remained out of sight for the rest of the world. We argue THAT is the purpose the shutdown serves.
With @gerryshihwashingtonpost.com/world/2023/10/…
The new normal politics of imposing AFSPA where 'disturbed areas' is a function of your ethnic location & equation with the powers-that-be, hence can be either 'too sensitive' or a matter of 'casual' disavowal. Imagine what would ensue if the reverse logic were applied…
A Kuki-Zo might give a biased report, a Meitei might give a biased report on the Manipur violence. But as a neutral observer who has an ounce of interest, here are few things to ponder:
-Why do the Kuki-Zo trust the Army and AR, but
Meiteis want them removed?
-Why did the Army…
Villagers from Pallel, a Kuki-Zo village in Manipur’s Tengnoupal district, take refuge inside a #BSF, @BSF_India, camp after coming under attack by #MeiteiMilitants, radicalized Meitei groups #ArambaiTenggol, #MeiteiLeepun and the infamous #MeiraPaibis.
Around 7:00 am on Friday,…
A lawyer who lived across the road from the clubhouse arrived with some of his aides, recalled Kipgen. The lawyer, Meitei by ethnicity, “stopped those mobs who were trying to kill us”, he said. #Manipur
A lawyer who lived across the road from the clubhouse arrived with some of his aides, recalled Kipgen. The lawyer, Meitei by ethnicity, “stopped those mobs who were trying to kill us”, he said. #Manipur
Under construction railway over bridge at Sairang, near Aizawl collapsed today; atleast 17 workers died: Rescue under progress.
Deeply saddened and affected by this tragedy. I extend my deepest condolences to all the bereaved families and wishing a speedy recovery to the…
Tribal students targetted in Manipur University exam: Even after revised result, many students were still given "fail". Example below - Total marks secured by one student in all subjects combined - 2 (two). #Manipur#Manipurvoilence
Tribal students targetted in Manipur University exam: Even after revised result, many students were still given "fail". Example below - Total marks secured by one student in all subjects combined - 2 (two). #Manipur#Manipurvoilence https://t.co/RypOISVDG0
Manipur University : Some tribal students given zero marks after combining both theory and practical. Just 10 out of 76 students passed. After verbal complaint, university released updated result in 2-3 hours!! Talk about speedy re-evaluation. Many still failed #ManipurViolence
Manipur University : Some tribal students given zero marks after combining both theory and practical. Just 10 out of 76 students passed. After verbal complaint, university released updated result in 2-3 hours!! Talk about speedy re-evaluation. Many still failed #ManipurViolence
Meira Paibi at it again. A protest rally condemned the arrests made in the viral video case and warned of intense agitation if more people are apprehended #Manipur#ManipurViralVideo ifp.co.in/manipur/public…
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