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​Ending the tragedy: On the Manipur crisis, a solution

Manipur requires a leadership change for a political solution

The adage “Insanity (पागलपन) is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results” holds true for Manipur. It has been more than a year and a half since ethnic violence erupted (फटना, विस्फोट होना) between the Meitei and Kuki-Zo communities in the State. The initial clashes resulted in scores of deaths, and, since then, parts of the State, many of which are under the effective control of security forces, have witnessed sporadic (छिटपुट, अनियमित) but intense incidents of violence. Despite this, there has been little effort toward peace or reconciliation (मेल-मिलाप, सुलह). Even areas such as Jiribam, which initially escaped the violence, are now engulfed (निगल जाना, घेर लेना) in conflict, as recent events have shown. The situation in Manipur is no longer just about identifying who triggered the violence or what administrative steps are needed to stop it. The violence has spiralled to the point where ethnic divisions have become entrenched (मजबूत करना) in the social fabric of the State. Every act of violence now leads to calls for retribution against entire communities, from both the Meitei and Kuki-Zo sides. Armed non-state actors, some of whom are openly or covertly supported by elected representatives, seem to control the situation, while civil society groups are marginalised.

This descent (अवरोहण, गिरावट) into chaos in one of India’s most culturally rich and diverse border States has unfolded rapidly under the watch of an incompetent and indifferent government, which has failed to take responsibility or implement any meaningful solutions. Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh and his cabinet have long lost credibility due to their mishandling (To deal with something wrongly or ineffectively) of the crisis. The Union government, too, shares the blame for allowing the situation to persist (दृढ़ रहना). Prime Minister Narendra Modi has remained largely silent on the issue, while Union Home Minister Amit Shah has avoided taking any decisive action to address the crisis, presumably (संभवतः, शायद) to avoid upsetting the political balance in the State. The role of security forces, while important, cannot be the sole solution to an ethnic conflict of this nature. What is required is political will and the ability to advance meaningful dialogue that can bring the community representatives closer to finding a compromise. The Union government’s refusal to even consider a change in leadership, as suggested by the Bharatiya Janata Party’s ally, the National People’s Party (NPP), has only allowed the situation to fester (To become worse or more intense, especially through neglect). The NPP’s withdrawal of support from the government signals a growing recognition that the current leadership is not capable of addressing the crisis. It is now clear that a leadership change is necessary to chart a new course for Manipur. A political solution can be based only on consensus and compromise and these are impossible with a government headed by a partisan (पक्षपाती, एकतरफ़ा) politician who is hoping to benefit from a polarisation of people on communal lines.

Courtesy: The Hindu

Important Word List With Meaning

1.Insanity (Noun)

Hindi Meaning - पागलपन
English Meaning - A state of being seriously mentally ill or extreme foolishness.

2.Erupt (Verb)

Hindi Meaning - फटना, विस्फोट होना
English Meaning - To burst forth suddenly and violently.

3.Sporadic (Adjective)

Hindi Meaning - छिटपुट, अनियमित
English Meaning - Occurring at irregular intervals or only in a few places; scattered or isolated.

4.Reconciliation (Noun)

Hindi Meaning - मेल-मिलाप, सुलह
English Meaning - The restoration of friendly relations or the resolution of a dispute.

5.Engulf (Verb)

Hindi Meaning - घिरा हुआ, निगलना
English Meaning - To swallow up or completely surround something.

6.Entrench (Verb)

Hindi Meaning - मजबूत करना
English Meaning - To establish something firmly and securely.

7.Descent (Noun)

Hindi Meaning - अवरोहण, गिरावट
English Meaning - A movement downward or decline.

8.Persist (Verb)

Hindi Meaning - दृढ़ रहना
English Meaning - To continue firmly in a course of action despite difficulty or opposition.

9.Presumably (Adverb)

Hindi Meaning - संभवतः, शायद
English Meaning - Used to convey that something is very likely but not certain.

10.Partisan (Adjective)

Hindi Meaning - पक्षपाती, एकतरफ़ा
English Meaning - Strongly supporting a specific party, cause, or person, often without considering other options.

11.Mishandle (Verb)

English Meaning - To deal with something wrongly or ineffectively.

12.Fester (Verb)

English Meaning - To become worse or more intense, especially through neglect.