When Words Wound
The Biren-Bimol verbal war and the poverty of political discourse in Manipur
Author: Dr Raj Singh
Manipur's politicians seem to have lost their way after three years of failure, leaving the war-fatigued and reconciliation-hungry people without a leader to guide them to peace.
A Clash That Exposed More Than It Concealed
A recent exchange of barbs between former Chief Minister N Biren Singh and Prof Angomcha Bimol Akoijam, Congress MP, has left Manipuris dismayed.
What could have been an exchange of ideas about restoring peace, rebuilding governance, and addressing the deep wounds of the Kuki-Meitei conflict, instead degenerated into a spectacle of ego, anger, and cheap political theatre.
Author's summary: Politicians' verbal war hinders peace in Manipur.