THE ongoing turmoil in Manipur lays bare a harsh reality—one of institutional bias, political opportunism and systemic discrimination.

The Indian government’s handling of the conflict, particularly under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s administration, highlights an alarming trend of selective justice and ethnic favoritism. While violence and unrest persist across the region, the response to alleged criminal involvement varies starkly depending on the ethnicity of the accused. Kuki-Zo youth are swiftly handed over to the National Investigation Agency (NIA), facing intense scrutiny and prolonged detention. In contrast, Meitei youth involved in similar incidents often evade such punitive measures. This unequal treatment is not just a matter of administrative failure; it reflects a deeper erosion of democratic values and a calculated marginalization of........

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