My State Manipur - ceasing soon.

Manipur - a land of jewels / switzerland of India. This was what you'll find in many book about Manipur.

But, looking at the current scenario many will disagree.Manipur is traumatized by so many issues and problems.

The Gazza strip / War-torn Afganistan / Iraq may be better than Manipur now. Atleast they have the international attention and everyone is keeping a tab. But, Manipur is secluded and hard to find has made everyone including the GOI and national media lose it's interest.

• There are more than 39 militant groups fighting for sovereignty and other issues with no solution in sight. And, numerous broad daylight gangs.
• Wide-scale human right violation both by the militants and police / army which is swept under the carpet almost everyday.
• The State Government as well as opposition is known for corruption and it is rampant. Everywhere there is a percentage cut.
  
• There is killing everyday.
  
• The problem of Naga militancy is spilling over to Manipur with the demand of Greater Nagaland and illegal taxes in National Highway 39 which makes things very costly including the basic things. With no train connectivity things are worse when the Naga militants blocked the highway when their demands are not met which happens very frequently.
  
• Education has gone worst. The number of candidates appearing of High school exam has dropped by more than 40% in last 5 years.The colleges are empty and building of the schools are crumbling.
• Extortion and kidnapping is rampant.
• The drugs and AIDS problem is also hitting hard due to porous international border due to which drugs are available easily.
  
• More than half of the teenagers are addicted to some form of intoxications.
• Bandhs / strike / protest happen almost every alternate days. Working days in Manipur is less than 150 days in a year.
  
• The rich has become very riches and poor very poor. The divide is sharper now and very wide.
• No water, electricity, road in Many places including in the main city.
• and many more.
  

It won't be long before Manipur stands still and ceases everything.

But, the Central Government is a mute spectator including the national media. A human life in metro city is worth more than 10 lifes in Manipur. For them, what matter most is the so-called TRP.

In between all these things, the common man is hit hard the most. Things are very expensive and many times not available to buy in market. They have lose faith in the so-called Government. All they want is roti, kapra, makaan and peaceful existence. But, no one is hearing.

Look at the picture and you'll understand the hard facts of Manipur.



No Electricity, No Kerosene and candles are too expensive.
A mother helping her child preparing for her school exam in the light
from a burning firewood, in a village in Manipur