Manipur: Do we care?

GN Bureau | December 14, 2011



During an economic blockade, which is never too far in Manipur, a gas cylinder would cost Rs 2,000 while a life just Rs 20. Insurgent tribal groups fight among themselves and against the state, but the toughest of the fight is the citizen’s — for bare necessities. Even without blockades, they have little to feel part of India. A revealing ground report, and much more. In the latest issue of Governance Now. Now on stands.

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