Recent updates reveal a surge in depression, insomnia, and trauma among displaced youth, as reported by RIMS doctors. Counseling in camps offers little respite amid violence that has claimed lives and destroyed homes.
The crisis stems from land disputes, resource competition, and political marginalization, escalating into armed confrontations. New Delhi's disarmament vows ring hollow, with authorities failing to address root causes.
In my view, this neglect borders on indifference, allowing a northeastern state to burn while the world ignores. The return of Naga rebel leader Thuingaleng Muivah after 50 years hints at broader instability, yet offers hope for dialogue.
Impacts extend beyond physical: mental health clinics overflow, with children haunted by violence. Illegal opium cultivation thrives in chaos, fueling drug lords.
Human rights groups condemn drone strikes and urge accountability. For peace, India must facilitate returns for IDPs and foster inter-community talks.
This crisis demands national priority; ignoring it risks fracturing India's unity. In 2025, healing Manipur requires empathy and action.
.jpg)
.jpg)
