Contemporary Socio-political Movements In Northeast India : Book Review

Aheibam Koireng Singh *

Title: CONTEMPORARY SOCIO-POLITICAL MOVEMENTS IN NORTHEAST INDIA
Pp. xxxi + 405, ISBN 97888193070444, Print price: Rs. 1500, First Edition 2016..
Editors: Prof. MC Arunkumar & Dr. Aheibam Koireng Singh,
Date of Release: 16 March 2016;
Venue: Leimayon Art Centre, Chingamakha near Model Club

Book Reviewer: Prof. S. Mangi Singh, Pol. Sc. Dept., Manipur University (MU)
Chief Guest: Prof. H NK Sarma, Vice Chancellor, MU.
Guests of Honour: Dr. RK Nimai, Consultant to Govt. of Manipur & Prof. Arambam Lokendra, Former Head, Audio Visual Research Centre, MU.
Published for: Centre for Manipur Studies (CMS), MU; Published by: Jain Book Shop Publication, Imphal
Available at: CMS, MU; PC Jain, Thangal Bazar; and all leading book shops in Imphal.

About the book

The book is an outcome of the three-day International Seminar on Movements in Recent Past and Present Northeast India with Special Reference to Manipur, organized by the Centre for Manipur Studies (CMS), MU on 27 - 29 November 2015 under the sponsorship of the Indian Council of Social Science Research, N. Delhi.

The seminar addresses the relevant others and stated themes basing on movements: Anti Colonial, Socio-Religious Reform, Diaspora, Statehood, Anti-Foreign, Human Rights; Territorial Integrity, Alcoholism and substance abuse, Identity, Language, Religion and Cultural Renaissance; secession/ autonomy/ ethnic homeland; and Civil Society etc. The seminar culminates finally to this book form consisting of 40 chapters by eminent personalities from various walks of life ranging from academia, activism, journalism, and those in the responsible government positions.

Notes on Editors

MC Arunkumar is Prof., Dept. of Anthroplogy, Manipur University and Director, CMS, MU. Aheibam Koireng Singh is Asst. Prof., CMS, MU, and functionary of Conflict and Human Rights Studies Network, Imphal. He is also Correspondent of Imphal Times. He can be contacted at akoireng(AT)gmail(DOT)com

Book chapters and profile of its contributor are:

1. Peace and Ethnic Conflict in Northeast India: ... by Dr. Lokendra Arambam, Former Head, AVRC, MU;
2. Unsung Heroes of the Anglo-Kuki War 1917-192 by D.L.Haokip, Asst. Prof., History, Gauhati University;
3. Mega Dams and Peoples Resistance in Manipur by Jiten Yumnam, Secretary, Centre for Research and Advocacy, Manipur ;
4. Community Policing in Manipur by Dr S. Ibocha, IPS, Dy. IGP(Range-II), Manipur;
5. Human Rights in Manipur: A Legal Perspective by Dr. S Sapam Dilip Meetei, Dr. S. Dilipkumar, LMS Law College, Imphal;
6. Movement for Inclusion of Manipur Language in the 8th Schedule of the Indian Constitution by Dr. Th. Thokchom Chandramani & Md. Alam Azad, Dr. Th. Chandramani, Convenor, Tribal and Endangered Languages Promotion Board, Manipur & Md. Alam Azad, Asst. Project Officer, MOBEDS;
7. Cultural Integration Movement in Manipur by A. Brajakumar Sharma, functionary, Manipur Cultural Integration Committee;
8. Naga Movement: Dilution from Sovereignty to Integration by Dr. Homen Thangjam, Asst. Prof., Pol. Sc., MB College, Imphal ;
9. Library Movement and Development in Manipur by Dr. Ch Ibohal Singh Asst. Prof., Lib. and Inf. Sc., MU;
10. Meitei Women in Collectives by Dr. Irina. N, Asst. Prof., Pub. Admn., Mizoram University; 11. Political Underpinnings of Armed Conflicts and Dialogue Processes in Manipur by Dr Immanuel Varte, Faculty, Tribal Studies, Indira Gandhi National Tribal University- Regional Campus, Manipur (IGNTU-RCM);
12. Ethnic Integration: Community and Peace Building in Manipur by Dr. Leban Serto PhD, Anthropologist Peace Researcher and Trainer;
13. Consumer Movement and Consumer Rights Awareness in Manipur by Prof. K. Tomba & Kh. Rajib Singh (Project Fellow), Commerce, MU;
14. Media in Armed Conflict Situation: Manipur Perspective by Dr Aribam Ibomcha Sharma, News Editor & Head of the Regional News Unit, All India Radio, Imphal;
15. Manipur Cultural Integration Conference: A Long March by Dr. RK Ranjan, Former Director of Academic Staff College, MU;
16. Womens Wing of Political Parties and Socio-Economic and Political Issues of the Society by Dr. Ng Liklaileima, Ph.D Pol.Sc., MU;
17. Manipuri Women in the Movement against Alcoholism and Substance Abuse by Dr Helen Rajkumari, Asst Prof., Sociology, GP Women’s College;
18. Human Rights Issues in Manipur and Participation of Tangkhul Women by Maireiwon Ningshen, Asst. Prof., Political Science, Northeast Adventist College, Jaintia Hills;
19. Question of Manipuri Identity: by Dr. T Joshila (PD Fellow, Anthropology, MU) & MC Arun, Editors;
20. Historic Framework Agreement: GoIs ploy to burn down Sentiments into Ashes by Dr Hanjabam Shukhdeba & Dr Homen Thangjam, Asst. Prof., Social Work, IGNTU-RCM & Asst. Prof., MB College, Imphal;
21. Dichotomy between Naga Integration and Manipur territorial integrity by Dr Muhindro Singh, Senior Fellow, ICSSR New Delhi;
22. The Zeliangrong Movement: Contribution of Rani Gaidinliu by Dr. Soihiam Dangmei, Asst. Prof., Political Science, IGNTU-RCM;
23. Illegal Immigration and Students Unrest in Manipur by A Koireng, Editors;
24. Special Packages for North Eastern Region of India: A Brief Highlight on Manipur by Dr Elangbam Binodini Devi and Prof. Wahengbam Chandbabu Dr. E. Binodini Devi, Asst. Prof., Bus. Managt., H.N.B.Garhwal Central University, Srinagar & Prof. W. C. Singh, Manipur Institute of Management Studies, MU;
25. Human Rights Movement and Women: Manipur Context by Dr Th Binarani, Assoc. Prof., Pol. Sc., GP Women’s College, Imphal;
26. Role of NPF in Naga Integration Movement by Dr. Kh. Gourachandra, Political Anayst;
27. Muslims in the History of Manipur by Dr. Syed Ahmed, , Asst. Prof. Pol. Science, Dhanamnjuri College of Arts;
28. AMSU and Secularization of Education by Dr. N. Urmila, Assoc. Prof., Political Science, TS Paul Women’s College, Imphal;
29. Naga Peace Accord and Discord by Dr. T. Hemo, Retd. Colonel;
30. The Nowhere Space for the Nowhere Folks: Internet and the Manipuri Diaspora by Dr. Natasha Elangbam & N Bidhan, Asst. Prof., Mass Comm., MU & Asst. Prof., Business Admn., University of Suwon;
31. A Narrative of Script Movement in Manipur by Amal Sanasam, Research Associate, CMS, MU;
32. Meetei Revivalist Movement under Phullo and its Legacy by M. Ratankumar Singh, Assoc. Prof., History, SK Women’s College, Nambol;
33. The Mess called Manipur: A Confusing Visible and Invisible Framework by P Milan Khangamcha, Head, Philosophy, MU;
34. Meira Paibee: Towards Restoration of Manipur Peoples Rights to ;Self-Determination by Bhubol Sougrakpam, Secretary, Columnists Forum, Manipur;
35. The Struggle for Restoration of Right to Life in Manipur by Babloo Loitongbam, Exec. Director, Human Rights Alert, Imphal;
36. Insurgency and Issue of Human Rights in Northeast India by Dr Gaikhamsin, Co-ordinator, Centre for Human Rights and Duties Education (CHRDE), MU;
37. Hijam Irawat Singh and Political Movements in Manipur and the Surma Valley by Dr RK Sanajaoba Singh, Dy. Secy. (Retd), BOSEM, MU;
38. Integration of Manipur Versus Sixth Schedule and Other Demands by Colonel RK Rajendra(Retd.), formerly Member, Manipur Human Rights Commission;
39. Culture of Impunity: A Case Study of Th Monorama Devi by Dr Jiten Oinam, Faculty, CHRDE, MU;
40. Women of Manipur and their Place in Modern Sport by Ratneshwori Goswami, Senior Sports Journalist, Hueiyen Lanpao.