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Manipur Womens Revolution: 5 Demands Ignored by a Silent Government
IMPHAL – While New Delhi celebrates political milestones for women, the women of Manipur are in the streets, dodging tear gas and burying their children. The contrast is chilling: as the “Women’s Reservation Bill” is hailed as a victory in the capital, the Meira Paibis (Women Torchbearers) of Manipur are being met with state-sanctioned force for demanding the basic right to live.
The Tragedy that Sparked a Fire
The latest surge of protests follows the April 7 bombing in Tronglaobi. A five-year-old boy and his five-month-old sister were killed in their sleep when a bomb hit their home. Their mother, recently discharged from the hospital, has fled her own house, unable to face the silence where her children once played.
“You cannot compensate for a human life with money,” says Oinam Babuton, the children’s grandfather. “The government offers ex-gratia, but we want justice. Rs 20 lakh will not bring them back.”
Demands of the Revolution
Led by the Koirengei Awang Apunba Meira Paibi, hundreds of women have organized massive rallies. Their demands are clear and urgent:
- Immediate NRC Implementation: To secure the state’s borders and demographics before the census.
- Safe Highways: Ending the “proxy war” and narco-terrorist control over essential supply lines.
- Cessation of IDP Resettlement: Addressing the root causes of displacement rather than temporary fixes.
- Military Action: A crackdown on militant groups currently operating with perceived impunity.
Jhal Muri vs. Rockets
Social media and local activists have been quick to point out a bitter irony. While Prime Minister Modi was recently seen enjoying street food in West Bengal-projecting an image of peace and normalcy-Manipur was facing what residents describe as “rocket and missile attacks.”
The Prime Minister’s perceived silence has turned grief into political rage. Protesters are now calling his public displays of empathy “crocodile tears,” noting that the “double-engine” government has failed to protect the very women it claims to empower.
State Response: Tears and Gas
Instead of providing answers, the state has provided tear gas. In regions like Khurai Lamlong and Kakching Bazar, security forces used chemical dispersants to break up crowds of mourning women.
The message from the ground is loud: Manipur is not just burning; it is being ignored. The mothers of the state have moved beyond asking for help-they are now leading a revolution against a system that has left them to fend for themselves.
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