It's time to march in unison to break the chain of slavery: RPF-II
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, February 27 2024:

Contd from previous issue .

India is hurtling along a path of destruction on its own accord.

Unless it ceases to proceed along this course, it will inevitably face a dismal future, brought about by internal conflicts and tensions with its neighbors, the RPF acting president continued.

India's unyielding National interest to confront China, along with the consequent National policies affecting the so-called "North East" and beyond, will progressively become more dysfunctional with each passing day, read the acting president's statement.

One of the major factors is that China's power will not remain confined to a certain stage or restricted within a limit.

China's National power will persistently increase across all domains, including military, when compared to that of India, it said.

Another factor is the integration of militarism and expansionist ideology within India's ultra-nationalism, which will escalate into violent tensions with neighboring countries, potentially resulting in border conflicts.

India's aggressive stance may escalate these situations into military confrontations, potentially leading to large-scale warfare and wider regional instability.

An illustrative example of this dysfunctionality is India's shift from "Look East Policy" to "Act East Policy" which resulted from the disparity between India's interests, objectives, and the prevailing situation, it said.

The underlying theme of the "Act East Policy" is to push India's 'soft power'.

The debacle unfolding in Manipur and its border, which serves as a gateway to the Act East Policy, has exposed the true nature of India's National interests.

Under the patronage of the US, India is seeking to enhance defence ties with Vietnam, South Korea, Philippines, Japan, and Australia, while also participating in military readiness programmes with these countries.

Moreover, India is also attempting to involve itself in the situation in Taiwan, which is an integral part of China.

Due to its National interests, India's "Look East Policy" has evolved into the "Act East Policy," and given the nature and pace of this transformation, it is likely to soon become the "Fight East Policy" .

This alleged arrogant and diseased National interest of India is leading it towards a fiery pit, akin to a moth drawn to a flame, it said.

"The current crisis and the hardships endured by our people serve as a stark reminder of the Seven Years' Devastation and the First Anglo-Burmese War", it said.

"The Seven Years' Devastation, a well-known event in our region's history, occurred during a specific historical period that is familiar to everyone.

Reflecting on the incidents from 200 years ago through the perspective of the present situation and circumstances, we may gain valuable insights that can be applied to the current context, resulting in beneficial outcomes", it said.

During that era, the Burmese were already a formidable power in Asia, a population 40 times larger than that of the Meiteis, along with a landmass and military strength several times greater than that of Manipur.

However, the Burmese failed to realize that a greater adversary was lurking nearby, ready to exploit any weaknesses.

Their focus on battling a significantly lesser foe resulted in a gradual decline in the quality of their combat and strategic approaches.

Gambhir Singh Maharaj sought assistance from the British to combat the Burmese, and the British readily seized the opportunity.

Manipur was one of the major contributor that led to the First Anglo-Burmese War, which commenced in 1824 .

Following the war, Manipur regained its independence.

After the subsequent Second and Third Anglo-Burmese Wars, Burma lost its sovereignty entirely.

The correct strategic positioning, effective implementation of alliance strategies, and adept utilization of weapons and military tactics (such as 'arambai' and 'huiyen lallong') by the King of Manipur and its armies played a pivotal role in the victory of Manipur over the Burmese army, it continued.

"The indomitable fighting spirit, unwavering perseverance, skillfulness, unity and courage are among the invaluable traits that are passed down to us by our forefathers through their struggle to liberate themselves from the oppressors", Mm Ngouba said.

"It is clear that silently enduring the burden or regreting alone will lead to the deterioration of our society and nation.

Waiting for mercy from the colonial rulers will inevitably result in shrinking further of our land that was inherited from our forefathers and it will bring about the end of all ethnicities through violence, the extinction of indigenous peoples, and the ruination of our nation and society" .

"We can only protect and defend what rightfully belongs to us when we are an independent Mation.

Now is not the time for hesitation or regret; it is a time for us to take up every available means and march in unison to break free from this chain of slavery.

The Revolutionary People's Front (RPF) once again calls upon each and every individual to join the struggle for the liberation of Manipur", the acting president concluded.

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