CorCom message dissects unrest situation-II
Source: Chronicle News Service

Imphal, July 09 2023: Continued From Previous Edition .

Since outbreak of the crisis, the rulers of Delhi have shown no in-tention to curb the violent and de-structive acts committed by Kuki militants.

They have failed to imple-ment policies aimed at controlling the situation and rehabilitating the displaced people.

Furthermore, the rulers have not empowered the people to protect their homes and establish peaceful settlements in their own homeland.

It is apparent that the term 'IDP' (internally displaced people) will continue to be widely used for an extended period of time.

Continuing his message, Ngouba said one of the crucial factors con-tributing to the prosperity and ad-vancement of a society is the well-be-ing of its people.

Despite its modest size, Manipur (Kangleipak), in the past, thrived as a sovereign nation within the Asian civilization, with its population enjoying good health.

This state of good health enabled them to engage in diligent work for economic growth and exhibit cour-age in defending themselves against external threats.

Such conditions and characters have changed now due to menace of narco-terrorism.

People of Kangleipak are now plagued by the devastating effects of alcohol and drugs.

Countless lives have been lost to the ravages of alcohol and drugs.

Countless young individuals, who represent the future strength of our nation, are now precariously perched on the precipice of death.

India's suppressive rule has had a detrimental impact on the pro-ductive forces and has exacerbated the economic situation in Manipur (Kangleipak).

The declining econo-my and increasing unemployment have pushed numerous individuals into a state of frustration and dis-illusionment, leading to a sense of purposeless existence.

This has con-tributed to the growing prevalence of alcohol and drug addiction among the youth.

The trend first emerged in the 1970s and has further deteriorated the economic conditions of families, leading to a rise in domestic violence against women and children, as well as other social crimes.

In response, the women of Manipur (Kanglei-pak) took the initiative to launch an anti-alcoholism movement called 'Nishaband,' which gained significant support and achieved success for a certain period of time.

Unfortunately, the colonial rulers have strategically employed the vices of alcoholism and drug addiction as a means to suppress the people's liberation movement, yet many in-dividuals have failed to recognize this insidious strategy.

The pervasive nature of this evil strategy, origi-nating from the highest echelons of power and implemented through an extensive network, has made it ex-ceedingly challenging to completely eradicate narco- terrorism.

Despite the efforts of people and women activists fighting against al-coholism and drug addiction, they have struggled to strengthen their activism by developing new and ef-fective strategies.

In contrast, those involved in the alcohol and drug trade have proven adept at devising new tactics to promote and expand their illicit businesses.

The drug traders, driven by their pursuit of profitability and recognizing the devastating pow-er of drugs, strategically prioritized the trade and distribution of drugs over alcohol due to their higher po-tential for financial gain and societal destruction.

The drug traders, fully aware of the effectiveness of women activists as obstacles to their business, devised new tactics to undermine and gradually suppress the widespread popular movements against alcohol and drugs.

They strategically targeted and influenced women, luring them into the habit of alcoholism.

By doing so, they aimed to undermine their determination and hinder their abil-ity to effectively combat the growing menace of alcoholism and drugs.

They strategically diverted a portion of their profits into local and state-level electoral politics, actively fielding candidates and forming alliances with elected representatives to secure their support and expand their illicit businesses.

This insidious collusion between the drug traders and those in power facilitated the widespread proliferation of narco - terrorism, encompassing the alcohol business, drug trade, and poppy cultivation in Manipur (Kangleipak).

With politi-cians and individuals backed by drug lords assuming positions of power within the state administration, Ma-nipur (Kangleipak) has witnessed a drastic transformation in the drug production landscape, evolving into a medium-scale industry supported by a comprehensive supply chain.

The next strategic move for them was to legalize the production of alcohol on an industrial scale.

This step was taken with the aim of undermining the ability of the youth to make conscientious decisions regarding right and wrong by enticing them indulge in alcohol from an early age.

By eliminating this ability, they cre-ate a favourable environment for the drug business to thrive without sig-nificant obstacles.

Today, the voices opposing legalization of alcohol has become feeble, and their movement has weakened significantly, Ngouba added in his message.

According to Ngouba, the 'Mayang' army has been supporting certain communal militant forces as a mea-sure to counter the national libera-tion movement, and in this process, they have signed agreements.

These communal militant forces have been allowed to engage in widespread poppy cultivation under the army's patronage.

A significant number of affluent individuals and influential figures are involved in such illicit business-es, and the government provides them with protection and support.

The government also allows these militants to openly extort money from people on highways, and the collected funds are shared among the investors.

The Kuki militants utilize these funds to procure arms and ammunition for their activi-ties.

As the power and influence of these communal militants grow, their greed and ruthless actions escalate.

Consequently, when these militants engage in acts of terror against the people, the suppressive government and Mayang army, bound by their mutual interests, choose to remain silent spectators, allowing the atroc-ities to persist.

(to be contd) .

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