I'm genuinely impressed by Randeep Hooda and his proud identification as the 'damaad' of
#Manipur
. Despite never having dated a North Indian man myself, my 17 years in Delhi exposed me to friends who pursued relationships with 'mayangs,' (sorry, for want of a better word) albeit
Every time UPSC results are out, people rejoice about state success & the candidates, like their life depended on these bureaucrats to transform the world. Haven't met one accessible bureaucrat, to say the least. Most develop egos the size of a multiplex.
My dear friends,
This is Manipur, a state in northeast India that has been simmering for the past five months. A tiny state that has produced some of the brightest stars in sports, science & arts for the country.
Today, the state is in utter chaos. Students are demanding
Two deadly attacks in a single day - first at Tranglaobi, then at Moirang, targeting the residence of a former Chief Minister. One killed.
#KukiMilitants
grow bolder by the hour & Manipur appears to be left to fend for itself. Meanwhile,
#Modi
is busy courting NRIs, indifferent
Appears that
#Kuki
militants are escalating violence with a powerful rocket attack in Tranglaobi, Bishnupur district of
#Manipur
. The blast destroyed a toilet, & another projectile reportedly travelled over 60 metres. Thankfully, no human casualties.
How much longer will the
NDTV grab from 8 yrs ago where a Kuki farmer says people from Myanmar (Kabaw) asked his village to grow poppy in return for cash & rice
Infiltration of Myanmar drug mafia is a long-evolving reality 4 those in denial
Ofc not all Kukis are poppy growers. Stop crying.
#Manipur
Look at the number of students injured. A shameless and spineless government now bans the internet - its only notable action in this over one year period of unrest.
#Manipur
Top intelligence sources said that the
#Kuki
groups are skilled at creating opinions in their favour and making themselves appear to be victims of excesses by the
#Meitei
community and the Government of India.
Read on 👇
#Manipur
A May 3 special on
#Manipur
by Patricia Mukhim
@meipat
needs some debunking.
She writes, "Justice is what eludes the Kuki-Zo community, who have been at the receiving end of the conflict."
Here's what you missed out on, Patricia.
* From May 3, 2023, to April 27, 2024, 102
Happy cheirouba, the Manipuri new year. I miss the vegetarian delights and all things traditional on this day.
Photo courtesy of Ronel Seram & Kishore Seram.
And this is how
#Meitei
boxer Sarjubala Shamjetsabam made a grand entry in Melbourne at the Countdown to the Middle East Series 6. THE SONG 💗
#Manipur
na yaiphare
24-01-24
#Manipur
, land of my ancestors.
Peace be upon it
Manipur na yaiphare
Say no to drugs.
Say no to narco terrorism.
Say no to illegal immigrants
2 years ago how Meiteis celebrated the Tokyo Olympics fever in Manipur - rejoicing over India winning its first hockey medal since 1980. The celebration was at the home of Nilkanta Sharma, who has achieved the milestone of completing 100 International Caps for India
I received a forward containing a list of
#Meitei
X accounts that
#Kukis
have mobilised for reporting, and I find myself on this esteemed list.
So here's a Q: Is it not striking that every opposing faction seems to parrot nearly identical rhetoric? So, what is it that you wish
Seven years ago, the sweet sound of the pungs reverberated through Melbourne's iconic Federation Square at the Deakin Edge. A cherished photo that appeared in my Facebook memory.
Our brothers had travelled a great distance from
#Manipur
and captivated a packed audience,
Dr Malem Ningthouja tells Barkha Dutt that the boy Phijam Hemanjit was killed on July 8, & Linthoingambi Hijam on July 11 after a series of sexual violence inflicted on her. This info is based on intelligence reports of the mobile phone traced to CCpur.
#KukiAtrocities
Oh man, this is truly captivating. The primal power of a
#Meitei
singer (Benita Laishram), belting out a folk number "Khongjom Lal", evoking the valour & resilience of
#Manipur
's soldiers who heroically fought in the Anglo-Manipur War of 1891.
#BharatKaAmritKalash
The fnest traditional spirit of
#Manipur
, Sekmai, has made its way to Melbourne! Check out the packaging - I did a double-take, almost mistaking it for Sake. Loving the global aspirations of this local gem!
The one-year old baby is reported to have died from complications related to Hirschsprung's disease and is not a martyr of the conflict. However, some individuals continue to fabricate stories to impart a moral weight to their narratives.
Dear
#Kukis
, please uphold moral
I woke up to this forward & have been listening on loop. Am sure every Meitei today is brimming with pride & a sense of vindication.
To the elitist clique of New Delhi, the sarcasm drips as he begins. "It is an irony that such an important issue (the Manipur tragedy) gets an
Tired of people slamming Meira Paibis? Listen to Shreema Ningombam, Pol Sc Dept, Nambol L Sanoi College. Among other things, mistrust in the AR stems from a long history of armed forces' sexual assaults on
#Manipur
's women.
Understand the region's militarisation history, people
The world must see beyond the smoke and mirrors. For starters, the
#Manipur
violence is not a religious conflict.
#Meiteis
make up about 8.5 lakh of the population, while Christians (of which the majority are Kukis) number around 12 lakhs.
HOWEVER, it's remarkable how the
#Kukis
#Meitei
pride Panthoi Chanu, the first Indian player from
#Manipur
to join a football club in Australia, has just landed in Adelaide. Breaking barriers & rewriting history, she's set to become the inaugural Indian player in the Australian League.
Check out this video courtesy of
Managed to get this. Reposting.
How 12-yr-old L Mangmingh, a budding boxer and son of a Kuki mother and Meitei father, fled the violence in Manipur. He ran 15 km to reunite with his parents. A story that touches the heart.
#ManipurViolence
#Manipur
Listen to Ex
#Manipur
Chief Secretary Dr Rajesh Kumar, where he states that evictions of forest encroachers were carried out irrespective of communities. So why are the
#Kukis
crying foul, claiming to be targeted?
#SaveManipur
#Kuki_Zo
Did NAMTA bite off more than it could chew? Why has this tweet been deleted? Could there be a specific reason for its removal? Lien Gangte, the chief of NAMTA, was spotted at a Gurudwara in Surrey, Canada, where the late Sikh leader Hardeep Nijjar (whose death has been a focal
Scheme brewing in the X
#Kuki_Zo
space?
Ardent supporter Vishwajit Singh
@VishuAdv
, apparently a lawyer, talks about starting a water conflict. He says (sic), 'If they are in a position to deny us electricity, we are in a position to deny them water resources. We should also
Was deeply honoured to participate in this candlelight vigil organised by the Global Manipur Federation, where we illuminated the profound sorrow stemming from the tragic loss of two innocent teenagers - Linthoingambi Hijam & Phijam Hemanjit. Together, we aim to redirect our
#Meiteis
in South Korea united on Friday, staging a powerful silent demonstration. Their message was clear: justice for the recent brutal murders of Meitei youths - Phijam Hemanjit & Linthoingambi Hijam - reportedly at the hands of Kuki militants. This gathering tells the fact
Delve into Manipur's anguish: Where infiltration, narcotics, and arms unite to breed violence. Superficial sparks are but symptoms, not salves. Confront the bedrock issues – the very heart of this strife.
#SaveMeitei
#MeiteiHaiTohVikasHai
#Infiltration
How can anyone dare to claim love for their motherland, yet resort to arms, beatings, and even try to strangulate a woman - all to disrupt peaceful elections? What kind of twisted patriotism is that? The news from 6/3 polling station Kiyamgei Maning Leikai is disturbing.
#Manipur
I find this woman's reporting very twisted. Dont villianise the students, madam. You don’t live there, and you have no real understanding of the precarious lives they’re now forced to endure.
#Manipur
Students chase away CRPF’s convoy in Imphal, Manipur today.
Ex army personnel Limlal Mate, a resident of Kangpokpi found murdered in Sekmai.
11 persons have been killed in Manipur since September 1.
OK, not breaking news but a Meitei adds a dash of spice to Bollywood matrimony. Hooda might not be a Khan, but some people might need extra burnol for this spicy news.
#Bollywood
#Meitei
Illegal settlers + drug gangs team-up in Manipur. Govt tackled poppy farming, faced violence from armed groups. Battle continues – if not won, this trouble could hit home!
#SaveMeitei
#MeiteiHaiToVikasHai
Manipur is grappling with major issues: infiltration, drugs, and weapons. What's happening now is just part of a bigger story about politics. Let's unite to unravel these complexities & create a path towards peace.
#SaveManipur
#SaveMeitei
#MeiteiHaiTohVikasHai
#Infiltration
I actually stayed up late last night to watch
@IndiaTodayNE
roll out a live discussion with Oja Bimol
@Bimol_Akoijam
and Prof Kham Khan Suan Hausing. Some points that resonated with me.
Must laud Prof Suan for trying hard and maintaining cordiality, but his arguments are flawed
My alma mater St Mary's College, in Shillong, India, where I spent a good five years. An all girls college, I did think at the time that I was being prepared for nunnery 😃.
Killings have become a regular feature of the
#ManipurViolence
, and they cannot be condoned.
However, the interesting aspect is how journalism has become intertwined with the conflict.
In this case, the use of the word "tribals" could have been avoided, opting for a more
A BJP MLA is calling for a separate administration in a small state in India. On June 29, 2023, his community, the World Kuki Zo Intellectual Council, asked the UN to create a separate
#Kuki
state. They also requested help from Israel's Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu on June
A CM jealous about senior bureaucrats happening to be from a particular community of his state and blaming them for conspiring against the state…and therefore justifying an ethnic cleansing of their community from the capital region: IMAGINE India
@the_hindu
@thewire_in
Such a rich statement from you
@ITLFMedia_Cell
. Right now, news of a
#Meitei
woman farmer being shot at is doing the rounds. And you are still talking about majority oppressing minority when aggression from so called minority continues unabated. Who is funding the minority
ITLF Press Release: November 7, 2023
#Manipur
Time for the central government to act
When the majority community which controls the state government is trying to eliminate the minority tribal population, it is the duty of the central government to safeguard the rights and
Now that Prof Bimol Akoijam has won from
#Manipur
, I'm sharing this photo taken last October with the man of the hour. My snob moment tonight.
Well done, Manipur. I'm overjoyed.
#Electionsresults
After yesterday, been seeing tweets of mahaan people asking "how a non-state armed group administer an oath to MPs, MLAs and even a Union Minister of State?"
The actions of
#ArambaiTenggol
did not emerge from a vacuum. Manipur has been in turmoil for 8 months and counting. Both
A highly confidential message meant for the Inspector General of Police, Dr LK Muivah, and the IG of
@official_dgar
(South), has reportledly been leaked to
@ITLFMedia_Cell
WhatsApp groups. A breach even before the arrival of the CBI team in
#Manipur
.
The leak sheds light on the
‼️‼️‼️Private message between the Inspector General of Police, Dr. LK Muivah, and the IG of
@official_dgar
(South) get leaked to
@ITLFMedia_Cell
WhatsApp groups, even before the CBI team arrives in
#Manipur
Whats your stand on this
@official_dgar
?
So thankful that the old post office in Laitumukhrah, Shillong, still retains its old world charm. The rest of the town is in a race to turn into a concrete jungle.
Sad is an understatement when you look at this photo. The homes of Linthoingambi Hijam and Phijam Hemanjit will remain unbearably empty forever. Their families will never recover from this pain. What a tragic end!
I hope those two in the background with arms are caught ASAP.
Oja Bimol
@Bimol_Akoijam
highlights that the govt of India has a historical, political, moral & legal responsibility to defend
#Manipur
as an entity that existed before the commencement of the Indian constitution as stated in schedule 1. The 1947 Instrument of Acession
Five months of violence, and only ONE person has been arrested for involvement in a transnational conspiracy. Is Anand Singh being made a scapegoat? What about those who are demanding separate administration, a separate state, and seeking international support to achieve that
So, a nation-wide rally demanding seperate administration for the Zo ethnic tribes (Zomi-Kuki-Mizo) is proposed for November 29 in places including Delhi, Chennai, Shillong, Kolkata, Mumbai, Chandigarh, Churachandpur, Ukhrul, Tengnoupal, Moreh, Chandel, Jiriba,Pherzawl, Dima
No other state in India celebrates Holi as beautifully as Manipur. But I am biased. And the thabal chongba or moonlight dance is the highlight of the five-day celebrations.
Pic courtesy of Ronel Seram/ Discover India's Northeast
#HoliFestival
#Manipur
What a beautiful ceremony & culture. This is part of a
#Meitei
wedding ceremony. The sound of the pung (drum) and pena (instrument with s single string, a traditional musical instrument of Manipur) - is truly unparalleled.
#Manipur
Video courtesy of Emi Wahengbam/FB
The more I watch this video, the more frustrated I feel. Shows the harsh reality in
#Manipur
, one of India's most militarised border states. The people are under attack again from
#KukiTerrorists
& are asking the security forces why they aren't protecting them, even telling them
RIP to the kindest father in the world who, among other things, donated his gold medal (in mathematics) to India's war fund in 1951.
Laishram Dhwajaraj (3/10/1931 _ 3/10/2023)
@imosingh
This seems like criticism for the sake of criticism. Did you also expect him to prepare a govt report card in just 8 minutes? The issues you are discussing should have long been addressed by your main leadership in Delhi. Professor Bimol did a commendable job of highlighting in
So tired of this
#Kuki
rhetoric "churches burnt, churches burnt." Arreh, for once, also admit you burnt Meitei churches becos they belonged to
#Meiteis
. Such propagandists!
#Manipur
Human rights activist Babloo Loitongbam has a compelling message.
Some kind of negotiation process has to start. We can't continue living like this indefinitely. People in the camps are surviving on rice and water. Whose benefit does this conflict serve?
The poppy harvesting
An FIR of a gang rape Meitei woman has been registered at Bishnupur PS. Incident occurred on May 3 at CCpur.
Points to 2 things:
- rape took place both sides
- violence began on May 3 in CCpur
#Manipur
#SaveManipur
What a charming glimpse into history, captured in black and white. On October 4, 1949, The New York Times announced the integration of a significant princely state
#Manipur
into the Indian dominion. A true display of royalty.
Disrespecting women corrodes the fabric of society. A heartfelt salute to the resilient Nupi of
#Manipur
-mothers, sisters, daughters - whose strength is born of steel.
On Nupi Lal Memorial Day, we honour these Emas (mothers), commemorating their pivotal role in the 1939
This video moved me.
The raw, unbridled emotions of pride, desperation & urgency shown by Niranjan Phanjoubam,
#Meitei
champion from
#Manipur
after his win at the Global Association of Martial Arts (GAMA) in Thailand.
He cries, "India, India.... My home Manipur is burning.
Man is displaying a weapon, demanding the occupants of a house to reveal how many kids are inside. He threatens to kill everyone if they don't open the gate. He claims the fight is for a cause, insisting every house must donate money or face eviction. This incident reportedly
President of the Kuki Students' Organisation, Paojakhup Guite showcasing the ingenuity of
#Kukis
. He’s so proud that the rockets fired from their side are indigenously made. When a student leader glorifies weaponry, you wonder what kind of future he is shaping. Toxic!
#Manipur
Instead of celebrating the end of exams like most kids, she's in tears, longing to return home and praying for an end to the war. It's a heartbreaking reminder of the terrible toll children are paying for conflicts they didn't ignite.
#ManipurViolence
#Meiteis
#SaveManipur
Shillong's Laitmukhrah bazaar gets a facelift and is unrecognisable. Funny, I'm hankering for the old memory of the place.
Photo by the lovely Patricia Mukhim
@meipat
A young man was tortured and killed by a Kuki Mob. And they shared the video online with the tag 'Victory is ours'. The young man's wife, who has seen only suffering in her life, awaits her husband's dead body. Will he be found?
#ManipurVoilence
I understand your childlike enthusiasm at seeing the new Parliament Mary Kom
@MangteC
, but you appear detached from all that is happening in
#Manipur
. This was a good chance to draw some attention from your side, but no word? How's that possible?
#SaveManipur
Just listened to Oja Bimol Akoijam's speech, and his words hit home. Sharing the powerful sentiments he expressed.
Five months into the
#ManipurViolence
and the questions no one, particularly the national mefia, is asking. Why has the Indian state not been able to stop it? What
Meanwhile in Australia, another
#Meitei
chanu young Isabelle, born to Melbourne-based Sofia and Biren Thokchom, has made us all proud with her achievements at the National Championship in Adelaide. She excelled in javelin throw, discuss, shot put, and secured second place across
#Moreh
is a border town located on the India–Myanmar border in Tengnoupal district of Manipur. It makes perfect sense for the inclusion of Meitei police officers in the security forces assigned to Moreh. They understand the local dynamics and can contribute to maintaining peace
There were some who were claiming that violence has all but ended in Manipur. Who sent Meitei cops to Moreh is a question that security forces will have to answer.
Just started reading "The National Media and Manipur Mayhem" and it's already setting off so many alarms.
Prof K K Suan is quite the trendsetter. His opinion piece in The Indian Express on May 6th, 2023, simplifies the Manipur violence as a tribal versus non-tribal conflict and
What a unique fusion of talents among singer/songwriter & performer from
#Manipur
, John Oinam, Mumbai-based artist Avanti, and guitarist Shrey.
This is the classic khoyum gumna shak lotpa (as mysterious as the Gods above).
Video courtesy of Facebook/John Oinam
Dear
#Kukis
,
In India, the law says that even if there's no dead body or it's impossible to identify burnt remains, someone can still be charged and found guilty of murder if strong evidence shows that a murder happened.
The Supreme Court has looked at English court decisions
Pure
#PoppyLogic
Audio 1. Mr Min claims CBI and NIA "kidnapped" the suspects. And according to him they cannot pick up suspects before the bodies are found. 😂
Audio 2 & 3. Then enters Ms
@kim_ngaihte
, an LOC expert who justifies the punishment or the killing of Linthoingambi
A
#Meitei
girl assaulted by
#Kuki
hostel mates in Mangaluru college. Incident on CCTV. Matter solved, but victim feels unsafe,TOI reports. It's news, not lies.
Kuki elders should teach their wards that violence is not the answer.
#SaveManipur
#Meiteis
have achieved remarkable feats, yet the deafening silence from the nation and er Bollywood at large is both perplexing and disheartening. While Meiteis tirelessly contribute to the progress of the country, the spotlight seems to be swayed towards the
#Kukis
, who advocate
So, according to your unique logic, because there is a buffer zone, killing becomes a birth right? Last time I checked, buffer zone wasn't a euphemism for a hunting license.
#Kuki
intellectuals and their logic.
Disturbing news of four innocent
#Meitei
civilians, including
There is a 'buffer zone' maintained by the central forces during this time of crisis and crossing this zone intentionally is the problem currently. The Manipur Security Advisor Kuldiep Singh has clarified this morning that no evidence of Myanmar-based militants involved in Moreh.
A nice piece by Oja RK Nimai on Oja Bimol Akoijam's inaugural speech in Parliament, praising it as one of the most powerful ever delivered by an MP from Manipur. He writes, '"This is the first time an MP has directly pointed the finger directly to the Union Government on their
This WA gift from the lovely Dr Sinam Basu Singh and his wife Monika Devi, both accomplished Manipuri dancers on the occasion of I-Day. Thanks Basu, sharing your gift with the world.
#IndependenceDay2023
#SaveManipur
In other related news, Australia, known for its tough-as-nails quarantine rules, still rolls out the red carpet for our ngari, the essence of Meitei food.
We (ngari & I) are just amazing.
A photo from my friend Khomeiton Moirangthem offering Guru Puja in Imphal. One has to admit, this beautiful tradition of
#Meiteis
, combined with all the aesthetics, is incomparable.
#Manipur
And in a stark contrast, just seen this widely shared video of
#Kukis
cooking dog meat in celebration of the deaths of 13
#Meiteis
. How humanity navigates in Kuki minds leaves us questioning: what else can we expect?
The whatabouteries will pile on after this tweet. Sorry,
Young Ngangom Nevy went missing since May 28, 2023 & his decomposed beheaded body was retrieved by officials on Wednesday. Is there still hope for the missing and murdered
#Meiteis
since May? Rest assured, we refuse to let their stories fade into silence.
#Manipur
#KukiAtrocities
Skeletal remains of 19-year-old Ngangom Nevy from Sugnu Awang Leikai were found in Sokom village, Chandel district on Wednesday. Nevy was murdered by
#KukiNarcoTerrorists
on May 28, and his body remained undiscovered until now. Family members filed a missing report for Ngangom
On May 4, as violence raged in
#Manipur
, Ng Ullen Mangang was evacuated from Khumujamba Meitei Leikai, Churachandpur, along with the rest of his family. He reminisces about his home, where his family had settled for more than 80 years. Today, while
#Kukis
keep harping about