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No Communication in Manipur
Morung Express | Editorial | , Oct. 13:
The ongoing economic blockade in Manipur and the hardship faced by people there is something that all of us should sympathize with as common people are suffering due to shortage of essential commodities. Prices of fuel and food have shot up and even life saving medicine is in short supply. All this is a matter of deep concern. The unfortunate thing about Manipur is that every year it suffers as a consequence of economic blockade imposed by some group or the other. Last year too, the State and its people had to face the brunt of the long economic blockade imposed by the Naga (civil society) groups.
One of the problems with the state of affairs in Manipur seems to be that there is no proper channel of communication between the parties involved and also the complete failure of the present government in Manipur to reach out to the aggrieved parties. Even if the government makes the effort, there is a complete lack of trust. All this is leaving no room for negotiation and mutual understanding to take place. In this sense, the aggrieved parties have been alienated and therefore the government will find it even more difficult to come to a meeting point on the range of issues.
As much as we do not subscribe to putting restrictions on the movement of people and goods, whether it is by the Assamese, Nagas, Kukis or anyone, the establishment in Manipur and civil society there should have realized by now that economic blockade cannot be wished away as long as people’s aspiration or grievances remain unaddressed.
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