A Crisis That Refuses to Fade

It has been over a year, yet the wounds of Manipur’s ethnic violence remain fresh—and bleeding. Once bustling towns are now scarred with charred homes, broken schools, and displaced families. Thousands continue to live in relief camps, divided by barricades and shattered trust.

And yet, outside the hills and valleys of Manipur, the rest of India seems to have moved on.

What Went Wrong?

The violence began as a clash between the Meitei and Kuki communities, triggered by disputes over tribal status, land rights, and identity. What followed was a spiral of:

  • Killings and arson

  • Military deployment and internet shutdowns

  • Schools closing down indefinitely

  • Mass displacements within Indian territory

Even now, normalcy is an illusion. There are towns where people from opposing communities still cannot cross into each other’s neighborhoods. And the deep-seated hatred seems to be hardening.

Delhi’s Deafening Silence

While local voices cry for peace and rehabilitation, the national political leadership appears reluctant to intervene decisively. Beyond the occasional statement and symbolic visit, no concrete roadmap has been presented to restore unity.

The silence is louder than ever—raising uncomfortable questions:

  • Why hasn’t Parliament held a full debate on the crisis?

  • Why are national media channels more focused on celebrity gossip than civil war in Manipur?

  • Where is the accountability?

The Human Cost

Behind every statistic lies a shattered life:

  • A mother looking for her missing son

  • A student who lost her school and dreams

  • An old man who saw his ancestral home burn

  • A generation growing up in fear, anger, and division

For these people, Manipur isn’t a headline—it’s their everyday nightmare.

What Needs to Happen

  • Immediate rehabilitation of displaced families

  • Mental health and trauma care for survivors

  • A neutral peace committee with local leaders from both sides

  • National-level political acknowledgment and justice mechanisms

 

The story of Manipur is not just a regional issue—it is a mirror of India’s failures in handling internal diversity and unrest. When citizens cry for help and a nation looks away, democracy takes a hit.

It’s time we ask: If Manipur doesn’t trend, does it stop mattering?

At NewsBuddy, we promise to keep telling stories from the margins—because every voice counts, especially the ones being silenced.