If we all introspect honestly, to certain degree we know why we have arrived to this impossibly hard time. Let us not make it harder for the new generations to come. Let us stop blaming or fighting each other but look forward. My humble opinions and comments are:

Politicians/Leaders

We elected you to represent us, to voice our wishes, to fight for what we deserve and to lead us as a prosperous society. We don’t elect you to turn on us. If you have the making of a real politician and a leader;

First, you should get all these suppressive and stupid laws and restrictions removed. These are your duties, why should busy people and students who should be working or studying waste their times doing your job. Remember we are now in 21 century, the age of internet, and the world is a big-wide-open village and we don’t want to be left behind.

Secondly, start giving emphasis on building world-class roads, providing potable water and electricity for all. You will be surprise to see how fast our society will move forward once these basic needs are met. These would have been done long time back if not for the widespread corruption. Let us not harp any further on the past, but look forward.

Thirdly, one important and peculiar problem for Manipur is that encroachment of agricultural land in the valley areas should be stopped at any cost. We should encourage people to build houses, offices, hospitals and any development constructions in the foothills and preserve the valleys for agriculture, fisheries and livestock.

If you think you have no guts to face the challenges, you better join a “Sumang Lila” group, and you will serve the people better.

UGs

Time has shown us that you have brought us nothing but pain and anguish. Armed struggle, with or without a valid cause, is becoming obsolete and is being branded as terrorist. The history of civilization is entering the stage were any form of violence will be disdained. Of course, human has been fighting since the beginning but now there are many civilized ways to fight without inflicting injuries to others.

In sort, your times are up and we want no more trouble. What about giving up your arms to the Emma and Eche, for they are the ones who have been suffering most. You don’t have to surrender to the arm forces, officials, politicians or anyone else who are hunger for the credit.

Just wake up one day, and let Emma and Eche know that you are starting all over again, working hard to realize your childhood dreams. I am sure that Emma and Echhe will be happiest of all the souls and make a present of the arms to the officials who will be entrusted to fight the evils of the societies. I can ensure you that, this way, you will contribute better to the society.

Police Forces

The arm in your hand is not a power but a responsibility to protect your sisters, brothers and parents from the evils of the societies. It is time for you to take full charge of your responsibilities. Society like ours needs you to keep your head cool and to be strong in characters.

Arm Forces

What a shame! You are trained and made to take oath to protect your fellow citizens from the outside forces. But you are turning your guns to the people you are entrusted to protect. It is time for you to go back to your barracks or go and guard the borders. Of course, you are ordered by the politicians to meddle into civilian problems. But you should learn to protest and refuse whenever you are called for such misadventures.

Student

Much has been said on the power of student. You are our tomorrow, the bright future. Make the best of every situation to learn the most. Next time you vote for your leader make sure she or he is a genuine student like you with bright dreams and hopes. STOP BURNING YOUR BOOKS.

Meiteis, Nagas, Kuki, Mayang, Pangan, and etc

Let us accept the fact that chauvinism is a part of human nature. Human, being a gregarious animal is always protective of his or her own community and anybody from outside the community is a threat or inconvenience. A minority at a given place or time is at the receiving end. It happens everywhere, Tangkhul or Kuki in Imphal, Meitei or Kuki in Ukhrul, Behari in Dhimapur, Sikh in Patna, Scottish in London and etc.

However, if we pick up knives and guns and start killing each other because of this nature then we are evolving towards the wrong direction. My point here is that we should learn to live together by accepting and respecting the different in us, rather than further muddying it up, which would be total waste of time and energy. Having said that we should stay on guard as this is an emotive issue which could be easily exploited and enflamed by a few with vested interest.

Finally, let us for once and all stop the system of ‘Wanomba (bribery)”, and give a fair play a chance. We have paid heavily because of this social evil born out of individual selfishness.