Free Expression From Angomcha Chingkhei Meitei

And Here comes Again

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OBC of Manipur

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The following communities are under the OBC category of Manipur.

1. Badi (Nepali), Damai (Nepali), Gainay (Nepali), Kami (Nepali) and Sarki (Nepali) - [who have been living in Manipur as members of the domiciled community since the 9th July, 1947, and their descendants].

2. Meitei, Meetei (including Meitei Brahmin, Meitei/Meetei Sanamahi and Meitei Rajkumar)

3. Meitei Pangal (Muslim)

4. Teli [who have been domiciled in Manipur for 10 years, and their descendents].

http://acmeitei.sulekha.com/blog/post/2011/08/the-list-is-endless.htm

2011-08-12T02:15:00.000+05:30

http://acmeitei.sulekha.com/blog/post/2011/08/the-list-is-endless.htm

http://acmeitei.sulekha.com/blog/post/2011/07/a-romantic-bastard.htm

2011-07-26T21:42:00.000+05:30

http://acmeitei.sulekha.com/blog/post/2011/07/a-romantic-bastard.htm

http://acmeitei.sulekha.com/blog/post/2011/07/still-i-need-to-learn.htm

2011-07-01T19:39:00.000+05:30

http://acmeitei.sulekha.com/blog/post/2011/07/still-i-need-to-learn.htm

Five WORDS women say

2011-02-04T18:14:00.002+05:30

This is a message from one of my dearest friend, and I want to explore how true it is with you. Are these terminologies a warning for guys to avoid the arguments if remembered? Please read well and drop your feeling about these five points:

1. FINE
This is the word women use to end an argument when they are right, and you need to shut up.

2. FIVE MINUTES
If she is getting dressed, this means 45 minutes.

3. NOTHING
This is the calm before the storm. This means something, and should be on your toes. Arguments that begin with NOTHING usually end in FINE.

4. GO AHEAD
This is a dare, not a permission. Don't do it.

5. LOUD SIGH
This means she thinks you are an idiot, and is deciding how and when you will pay for your mistakes.

Do people judge a book by its cover?

2011-02-01T16:40:00.001+05:30

Authors who wrote excellent books and are longing to have a successful book must build their fan base – their “platform” – before, during and after the publication. The publisher[s] hardly has time or won’t do it for the authors. Authors are the centerpiece of their own success.

Here, this time, I recommend Brando Skyhorse debut “The Madonnas of Echo Park.” The book picked up some favourable reviews which features Mexican-American and immigrant residents of Echo Park. It was selected by Oprah’s magazine as one of the “10 Terrific Reads of 2010.” Unfortunately the book never won a wide following, with hardcover sales of 5,000 books falling much below the expectations. But the publisher blames the book cover – not its contents – for the disappointing sales.

Quoted:

"Various parties—including the author, the sales department and chain buyers— couldn’t agree on an image. In an effort to please everybody, the jacket went through 41 versions. The final design was intended to appeal to the broadest possible readership, says publisher Martha Levin, whose imprint is a unit of CBS Corp.’s Simon & Schuster Inc. But as a result of all the compromising, she believes, 'we may not have reached any constituency.' 'I saw this as a book directed at women,' she says, but a respected colleague argued that 'there would be a big male audience who would feel excluded by a jacket that was too female oriented.'"

The new cover, which went through 31 redesigns, was created to appeal directly to female readers. Doesn't the Author Brando Skyhorse have a concept for the cover of the book, or just left to the publisher?

An Answer

2011-01-23T01:40:00.000+05:30

An Answer: My love rises higher and higher

Yek Salai - Revisiting readers Comments

2011-01-05T00:17:00.000+05:30

The following are some of the edited version of readers comment.

jack said..[July 24, 2010 7:53 AM]

Hi,
I would like to share some of my opinions on this problem of marrying the same YEK-SALAI. Looking from a very rational point of view and scientifically speaking the only problem I see in inter yek marriage is the consequences of INBREEDING.
It is evident that breeding between closely related siblings is very likely to produce offsprings with birth defects. It is due to the lack of dominant genes in both the parents for those particular deformities.

When parents pass on their genes to their offspring, the offspring receives genes from both the parents, both the parents have some dominant genes and recessive genes, the offspring will have a new improved genes receiving the dominant ones from each parents forming his dominant genes and recessive ones forming his recessive genes. Say for example this particular boy has a recessive gene for determining the development of brain function, there will be no problem at all to him but if he mate with a girl who also has recessive gene for determining the development on brain function the offspring they have is very likely to be mentally retarded.

So the yumnaks in the same yek salai are very closely related and are very likely to have similar recessive genes, thereby producing defective children. And when a parent has a challenged offspring they are very likely to have depression problems and associated psychological problems stemming out of that offspring resulting in a not very happy family.

This is the only reason why they say "yek lounaradi awa ana tai".
THE SOLUTION IS NOT TO HAVE YOUR OWN OFFSPRING AND OPT FOR ADOPTION. THERE IS ANOTHER SOLUTION, IF YOU ARE VERY RICH, YOU CAN MAP OUT YOUR DNA AND YOUR LOVERS DNA AND CHECK OUT WETHER YOU HAVE SIMILAR RECESIVE GENES, BUT IT IS VERY COSTLY AND TECHNOLOGY IS NOT AVAILABLE IN INDIA.

Anonymous said...[November 7, 2009 10:40 PM]
The issue of yek and the off-springs of the yek couples, that’s really freaking me out, I am in love with a girl from the same clan, please do help me understand the idea behind this so called not so viable off-springs of yek couples?

I mean the genetic work-out.... how can one maintain the purity of blood for such a long time, some jumbling must have already taken place, gene pool is never static, it’s dynamic, and we Meeties are no exceptions, biologically we r humans, a primate, very much prone to mutation in the same degree as much as the other beings.
Let’s shed off d ego of being a Meetie for a while and lets have a scientific break-through and have an open discussion....

kiranjit said..[November 9, 2009 8:48 PM]
I got to believe it only if someone can explain to me the genetic work out behind it. Our gene pool is never static and so do our environment too. They are always dynamic and never changing and are constantly interacting with one another, thus bringing changes in our gene pool.

Mutation too cannot be ruled out. More then this how one can maintain the purity of blood for such a long period, from time immemorial. Why the case can be considered for those who share a common time frame and are closely related.... but what we are talking here is about the huge population that resides in our Manipur, and of all those uncountable sub-clans that comes under a single clan again.

Basically speaking all of us on this earth have a common ancestor regardless of cast, clan whatever. Even an insect and we humans have a common ancestor; we are very much similar in our embryonic life. I am not going against my custom nor disrespecting my ancestors but in reality we need to shed off all the egos and have a serious discussion to go to the roots... saying it is something that has bin laid down in ancestral time is not d explanation.... so please someone tell me the truth behind this...

Jagjit said...[November 19, 2009 11:53 AM]
Kiranjit, hope you are strong in Biology. This issue also a big headache for me. I don’t know how to explain but as per my experience its really thrilling. My neighbours, where couples are YEK THOKNABA, they never have a good life.

Child are mentally retarded, always quarrel, no happy life, unhealthy.... In Tamil Nadu they have a bright culture of marrying within their relatives. They marry their own sister daughter/sons. Then the child is fully handicapped.
I believe you wont like your child to be handicap. I respect this SALAI culture to bring a happy lie & family.

kiranjit said...[November 27, 2009 8:46 PM]
Hey Jagjit, You are talking about your neighbour a case you have witnessed. Now if we investigate all the handicapped cases and have a detail case history, you will be surprise to learn that not all the case are due to our so called YEK, in fact the figures that comes out of it satisfies equally with that of your YEK.

I can find you many a number of yek siblings whose I.Q is above par and I am truly sorry to learn that you have posted this comment without properly reading my former post, the case you are talking about, of that of Tamil Nadu comes under the category of sharing a common time frame.

Please do read them again. This scientific knowledge is quite complicated for some and really hard for us too to make them understand. Muslims do marry their cousins and many have got a happy family but I know that not my answer because science relies not only in statistics but in the basic facts.

It is all about gene pools and it is compatibility, and please don't worry about my kids because when I choose my wife I won't be relying on YEK but science and all that is required is just a single session of genetic counseling, that will do, and believe me if things didn't favour me, my mighty culture called BIOTECHNOLOGY is there to help me out and take care of my kids. Happy blogging.

The modern civilization in which we are living have reached it’s zenith by dissolving many an evil customs and absorbing the good ones, after rectifying many an odd ones and preserving the ones which are essential. Respecting ones custom is our soul duty but is rectifying the odd ones a sin, after all we humans have formulated them and we humans are not necessarily true all the times.

History is evident. If we have got a proper knowledge how of something and have the solution, then why should we go by those old inconvenient methodologies. It’s time to open our mind and see things with a different perspective, a much rational ones.
It’s just not about this YEK issue but there are many such elements which needs our concern. My conclusion for yek issue will be that why don't we go for the much seek and reliable genetic compatibility quotient test, instead of leaving things half-way jus because you are YEK or whatsoever, even if the test fails, believe me still there are further solutions!!!!! Why live a harsh life when you have got every right to be happy, it’s just a matter of choice.

adubu yek haise aroibda keisu oiramdrae, yumna, nupiduna natraga nupaduna yadradi NO UPAIS.... YEK YEK YEK YEK YEK YEK.....yam desperate oiba malamlani, upai leita taubne mayam warubiganu......

kiranjit said..[December 23, 2009 3:00 AM]
If we study the history of Manipur properly and take into account the innumerable foreign invasions and the much popular 7 years of devastation, I am truly sorry to admit but a war is a war and as far as I know the strategies of a war and it’s mechanism to spread physiological terror, things must have gone pretty ugly...... unfortunately a point to support my previous comments......

The Question of Being

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Target is too high, close friends and associates say I won't. I replied nothing. I truly believe in result, let me carry out the target set, and let my result be their answer. I love consulting with friends and associates about pros and cons before delving into a project. I value their comments, suggestions, and most important, association.

Sometimes, pessimist view make us divide our resolute mind, not at all as one might say, but at least for a while. We can't ignore even, at the same time, we can't digest criticism as well. Criticism and pessimism can't be termed as poles apart, or part and parcel in the same league.

Dis-tractors are in your way, uninvited though, and it is your sole responsibility to face without loosing your cool and self confidence. It is only when you develop the ability to listen anything from them unconditionally, keeping your ego aside, that you can be assured of being declared you are committed to your work.

Can you count how many times you encounter difficulties in a year or in 52 weeks, or in 365 days, or in 8760 hrs, or in 525600 minutes or in 31536000 seconds? No, not possible, because you encountered innumerable times of difficulties, thousands of dis-tractors causing you tensions. But you can forget everything in a second when you reap the desire results for the work and the goal you sought.

A Smile

2010-12-24T12:06:00.000+05:30

A Smile

http://acmeitei.sulekha.com/blog/post/2010/10/lies-and-lies-and-more-lies.htm

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http://acmeitei.sulekha.com/blog/post/2010/10/lies-and-lies-and-more-lies.htm

Party Games

2010-10-03T13:59:00.001+05:30

FUN PARTY GAMES:

1. Dumb Charades

2. Guess the Tune

3. Question Hour

4. Board / Card Games

5. Spelling Bee

TEEN PARTY GAME IDEAS:

1. Chinese Whispers

2. Spin the Bottle

3. Murderer

4. Forbidden Letter

5. Musical Chairs

6. Four Corners

7. Passing the Parcel

8. Passing the Parcel with Forfeits

9. Chinese Whispers also called Telephone

10. Lucky Ducky

11. Scavenger Hunt

12. Who Am I

13. Memory Game

14. Switch

15. Duck Duck Goose

16. Gone Fishing

17. Statue

18. Hats & Shoes

19. Pop The Balloon

BACHELOR'S PARTY GAME IDEAS:

1. Brides Apartment Key

2. Game of Poker

3. Drinking Games

4. Checklist of Dares

5. Adventure Sports

CHRISTMAS PARTY GAME IDEAS:

1. Treasure Hunt

2. Carol with a twist

3. Christmas Quiz

4. Dumb Charades

5. Fill the Christmas Stocking

UNIQUE HOUSEWARMING PARTY GAME:

1. Your Comments Please

2. Treasure Hunt

3. Musical Chairs

4. Home Tour

5. New Town Trivia

6. Round the World Dining

IDEAS FOR OFFICE PARTY GAMES:

1. Question Hour

2. Who Am I?

3. Musical Chairs

4. Bingo

5. Famous Movie One Liners

PAJAMA PARTY GAME IDEAS:

1. Sleeping Bag Race

2. Pass the Pillow

3. Musical Sleeping Bags

4. Make Over

TEA PARTY GAME IDEAS:

1. Dumb Charades

2. Beauty Contest

3. Board Games

4. Coin Toss

5. Musical Chairs

ALL OCCASION GAME:

1. Skeletons Numbers Game

2. Cake Names Cake Name Answers

3. Word with Cutouts

4. Bingo

5. Cake Game

6. Cake Game Answers

7. Party Word Search

8. Word Search Answers

9. Pie Game

10. Pie Game Answers

11. Famous Pairs 1

12. Famous Pairs Answer 1

13. Disguised Vegetables

14. Vegetables Answer

15. Famous Pairs 2

16. Famous Pairs Answer 2

17. Commercials 1

18. Commercials Answers 1

19. Word Mix Up 1

20. Word Mix Up Answers 1

21. Commercials 2

22. Commercials Answers 2

23. Word Mix Up 2

24. Word Mix Up Answers 2

25. Commercials 3

26. Commercials Answers 3

27. Word Mix Up 3

28. Word Mix Up Answers 3

29. Proverbs Proverb Answers

30. Leg Guess Quick/Paperless

31. Famous Twosomes

32. Twosome Answers

BABY SHOWER GAMES:

1. Think Small

2. Small Answers

3. Crossword Puzzle

4. Crossword Answer

5. Word Search

6. Search Answer

7. Body Parts Parts Answer

8. Baby Names Name Answer

9. Shopping List

10. List Answer

11. Word Rhymes

12. Rhyme Answer

13. Nursery Rhymes

14. Nursery Answer

15. Shower Fill In

16. Bingo Mother to be

17. Fun Games

18. Do you Know Mommy?

19. Baby Names

20. Baby Unscramble

21. Unscramble Answers

BRIDAL SHOWER GAME:

1. Bridal Scramble

2. Scramble Answers

3. Bridal Search

4. Search Answers

5. Kitchen Scramble

6. Scramble Answers

7. Flowery Romance

8. Romance Answers

9. Wedding Confusion

10. Confusion Answers

11. Missing Letters Missing Answer

12. Fruits & Veggies

13. Veggies Answers

14. Trousseau Trousseau Answers

15. Fruits/Vegetables

16. Fruits Answers

17. Soap Letter

18. Soap Letter Answers

19. Husbands Made Of Husbands Answers

20. Soap Game

21. Soap Game Answers

22. Bride & Groom Bingo

23. Shower Fill In Bride To Be

24. Paperless Games

NAGA TRIBES

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1. Angami

2. Ao

3. Chakhesang

4. Chang

5. Khiamniungan

6. Konyak

7. Katcha

8. Lotha

9. Pochury

10. Phom

11. Rengma

12. Sangtam

13. Sema (Sumi Naga)

14. Kabui

15. Laingmei

16. Mao

17. Maram

18. Nocte

19. Phom

20. Pochuri

21. Poumai

22. Rongmei

23. Tangkhul

24. Tangsa

25. Tutsa

26. Wancho

27. Yimchunger

28. Zeliang

29. Zemei

30. Riamei

31. Golmei

[Please mail me if any tribe in Naga group is missing in the list at acmeitei@gmail.com]

Meitei Mayek [Meetei Mayek] - Manipuri Script [18 Letters]

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TRIBE IN ARUNACHAL PRADESH

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Abor Tribes
Aka Tribes
Apatani Tribe
Chugpa tribe

Deori (tribe)

Nishing Tribe
Adi Tribe
Hill Miri tribe
Singpho Tribe
Khamba Tribe
Mishmi Tribe
Monpa Tribe
Sherdukpen Tribe
Khamti Tribe
Wancho Tribe
Nocte Tribe
Memba Tribes
Tutsa Tribe
Galo Tribe
Tangsa Tribe

Kuki Tribes

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1. Aimol

2. Anal

3. Baite

4. Biate

5. Bawn

6. Changsan

7. Chiru

8. Chongloi

9. Chothe

10. Darlawng

11. Doungel

12. Guite

13. Halam

14. Haokip

15. Haolai

16. Hangsing

17. Hauzel

18. Hmar

19. Hrangkhawl

20. Kilong

21. Kipgen

22. Koireng

23. Khelma / Sakachep

24. Kolhen

25. Kom

26. Lamkang

27. Lenthang

28. Lhanghal/Hanghal

29. Lhouvum

30. Lhungdim

31. Lunkim

32. Lupho/Mirem

33. Lupheng

34. Thangeo

35. Lhangum

36. Maring

37. Mate

38. Misao

39. Monsang

40. Moyon

41. Paite

42. Purum

43. Simte

44. Singsit

45. Singson

46. Sitlhou

47. Tarao

48. Tuboi

49. Tonsing

50. Touthang

51. Vaiphei

52. Vaulnam

53. Zou

Not Good, Not Bad

2010-08-31T12:32:00.006+05:30

When we met first, he was very confident, but shared less about whats there in his mind. Though his body language, and gestures towards her speaks in volume, it was difficult to jump to any conclusion. My recovery from those past days, it is quite right to opine that something was cooking but never imagine she could turn out to be the Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest.

A relationship is not about use and throw, its about a commitment for the rest of the life from the very first day of GO. So before falling in love to someone, or commit something to someone, make sure you are completely in to your decision. Half baked decision will not only spoil someone's life but your life too. Playing games with someone's emotion and sentiment will make you repent a lot in your later life, may haunt you most of the time, scaring you even in your happier times.

What if you want to get out of a relationship just because both of you are not in a compatible mode? It is not true to the claim that "we amicably parted away". There always persist something undeclared. 99% of a relationship ends because of ego problem, without admitting to it. Opportunism never works in a long lasting relationship.

For every break up, there comes two explanations: one which you will explain when ask WHY, and the other which will remain hidden only with you. Why should you go in length explaining when you are not wrong for anything, and just because the relationship broke up and you are at the receiving end!

Sometimes its not good to be good, and sometimes its not bad to be bad. Don't speak bad about her/him after your relationship broke up. It takes time, but it pays. Don't wait for him/her making you laugh, go ahead and make him/her laugh first, definitely you will see a smile in your face at that moment.

Feel It

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Feel It

In The Silence

2010-07-05T14:17:00.000+05:30

In The Silence

Manipur Land Reform Act and ADC Election, 2010

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“We feel happy that the ADC election has been conducted. However, the election was postponed for more than 20 years because of our demand for the Sixth Schedule. As for Kuki brethren, we welcome the election, but Nagas opposed it.” -- Sheikhomang Chongloi, a voter

“In 2010, the State government took the decision to conduct ADC election and consequently they are holding this election. We hope that this time the District Council will be fully operative and I believe the public residing at the hills will be benefited up to some extent” -- Paolun, voter.

The Government of India placed Manipur under the Fifth Schedule on the basis of the A.V. Thakkar Subcommittee’s report. The Government of Manipur passed two acts: the Manipur Land Reform and Land Revenue Act (MLR and LRA), 1960 and the Manipur (Hill Areas) District Councils Act, (MHADCA) 1971. The MLR and LRA is meant for all the districts of Manipur. The District Councils started functioning from 1973 till 1989; and since then it has been kept in abeyance for the demand for extension of the Sixth Schedule provision in the hill areas of Manipur till May-June, 2010.

The Manipur State Legislative Assembly passed the Manipur Hill Areas (Acquisition of Chiefs Rights) Act on 14 June, 1967 which authorized the state government to acquire the rights, titles and interests of the chiefs in the hill areas of Manipur. According to the Act, the chiefs were to be compensated on the basis of the following criteria: (1) the area of land under chiefs; (2) total number of households within each chiefdom; and, (3) compensation in installment or lump sum.

The Manipur Land Reform and Land Revenue Act (MLR &LRA),1960 which is amended from time to time is extended to (1) 89 villages of Churachandpur district in 1962, vide notification no.142/12/60, dated 22-2-1962; (2) 14 villages in Sadar Hills of Senapati district, vide notification no. 138/4/64, dated 25-2-1965; (3) 14 villages in Khoupum valley of Tamenglong district, vide notification no. 3/12/83, dated 14-11-1987.

The Government of Manipur enacted the Manipur State Hill Peoples (Administration) Regulation Act, (MSHPAR),1947 which divided the whole hill territory into circles. In each village of tax-paying 20 households or above, there was a village authority consisting of chiefs and elders. Above the village authority, there was circle authority comprising one circle officer appointed by the government and a council of 5 members elected by the village authorities falling within the circle.

To encourage people’s participation in the local administration, the Manipur (Village Authority in Hill Areas) Act was passed in 1956 which introduced for the first time election of members to the village authority on the basis of adult franchise by repealing the earlier MSHPAR Act, 1947. When Manipur attained statehood in 1972, the Manipur (Hill Areas) District Council Act, 1972 was passed by the state government.

"The Manipur Assembly passed the Manipur (Hill Areas) District Councils (Third Amendment) Act, 2008 only after the HAC consented to it following a six-month study of the provisions. "If the tribal population of Manipur did not like the bill, no tribal MLA would have had to courage to clear it in the HAC. The clearance by the HAC shows the Act has the support of the tribal people of Manipur," --Biren

Quotes on Th Muivah's attempted Manipur visit imbroglio

2010-05-20T12:55:00.008+05:30

"As of now, the Imphal-Dimapur highway does not figure in chief minister Ibobi Singh’s scheme of things. The Manipur government dropped plans to use the supply route after the state director-general of police Yumnam Joykumar Singh was asked by his Nagaland counterpart not to send the trucks till the situation became normal."
--www.telegraphindia.com

"Surely the image of Ibobi Singh has gone up manifold and he has become the darling of the people for the simple reason that he defied the diktat of the central government over Muivah's visit to Manipur."
--Babloo Loitongbam

"The naga brothers and sisters should wake up before it is too late and stop those leaders who are using them as a human shied for his political game. Question is how many naga people freely follow the ideology of Muviah and his dream to form a state called as "Nagalim". Should not it better to call "Muviah-lim" instead of calling "Nagalim"."
--chaobaphuritshabam.blogspot.com

"The sky is empty and free, if they dream so high for making a land inhibited by only one community then it should only be in the sky...not on the mother earth..."
--chaobaphuritshabam.blogspot.com

"Even Ukhrul district, viewed as overwhelmingly inhabited by one Naga tribe, the Tangkhul, now has a significant presence of other people, in particular the Kuki. In Senapati district, supposedly inhabited overwhelmingly by the Mao Naga, Kuki people dominate the Sadar sub-division. They also have many political demands for ‘recognition', assertion of territoriality and demarcation of an exclusive political space. Much the same points may be made in respect of Tamenglong and Chandel districts. A further complexity of switching of tribal identities is a marked feature of the identity politics, which is especially marked in Chandel district."
--M. S. Prabhakara, The Hindu

"It is where Isak Chishi Swu needs to be asked, whether is it Meiteis or Swu and his outfit who are greedy of other people's land? The Meiteis or for that matter, the Government of Manipur have never encroached upon the territory of Nagaland or Mizoram or Assam or even Myanmar."
--N. Hera, Hueiyen News Service

"Even looking back at the recent history, after Manipur became a full-fledged state, the first Chief Minister was Late Md Alimuddin from the minority community. In its 37 years after getting statehood, Yangmasho Shaiza and Rishang Keishing ruled Manipur as Chief Minister for 21 years."
--N. Hera, Hueiyen News Service

"We want that the Meteis of Manipur and the Nagas cohabit without any animosity."
--Kughalo Mulatonu

"If today’s generation could not protect the territory of the state drawn by the blood of 'our forefather' who fought even with the mighty British Emperor, it will be meaningless for the Manipuris to live in this world. When they could not convinced rebel leader Muivah to install as Chief Minister of Nagaland to end his arm struggle, leaders of the GoI, on thinking that if he be installed as Chief Minister by creating South Nagaland, is sending Muivah to the state."
--Yumnamcha Dilip, president of the UCM

"If a small road was blocked for day in Haryana or Uttar Pradesh, the media would have covered it immediately. But a month's blockade of two arteries joining the state with the rest of India hasn't attracted even a fraction of that attention. Why? Because Haryana and UP are more important to South and North Block than Manipur?"

--Tarun Vijay, BJP's national spokesperson and director, Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee Research Foundation, New Delhi

"Sixty years of political struggle against occupational forces should not be equated with petty domestic issues of Manipur state. Sovereignty of the Naga people is not with Manipur state Government. ...Mr. Th Muivah visiting or not his native village in Manipur has never been, is not, will never be a Naga-Manipur problem...”

--GPRN/NSCN

"Nagas and Manipuris have lived together for centuries in mutual respect. There is no reason why this camaraderie and bonhomie should abruptly end. All Naga and Manipuri Leading Organizations must realize that a man’s entry or exit from his native village is not worth a battle let alone war."

--The NSCN-K or GPRN/NSCN

"...while every Naga expects its apex body to act responsibly with sound judgment even in the most compelling circumstance, Naga Hoho has miserably failed to display maturity and elderly wisdom. The Naga Hoho is not a Naga Hoho in the truest sense of the term since it comprises of less than half of the Naga tribes in the state of Nagaland. It must be answerable to Eastern Naga Peoples Organisation (ENPO) and other non-affiliated tribes in Nagaland and other states for attempted stirring up of unjustified anger over a tiny issue, tarnishing the image of Nagas in the eyes of the neighbors and Naga well-wishers across the globe..."

--The NSCN-K or GPRN/NSCN

"On May 9 , the Naga Hoho, in the daily papers screamed 'Manipur Government’s Open Declaration of War Against the Nagas!' NSCN-K or GPRN/NSCN would simply comment that only a group of men having hidden agenda would attempt to whip up people’s sentiments and emotion to suit their own interest. ...it needed the Naga Hoho to first calm down and look at what had transpired preceding the incident. If Manipur govt. accuses Muivah of committing heinous crimes in the state of Manipur, does it merit the Naga Hoho to unilaterally declare war on behalf of all Nagas against Manipur state? Will it not be wise on the part of the Naga Hoho to first investigate whether the accusations against Th. Muivah are fabricated or factually true? The Naga Hoho failed to exercise its wisdom and when blood was on the wall, it called for war. Understandably, innocent public were simply blackmailed and placed as shooting targets for Manipur police commandoes. Who first initiated the bloody walk? Who is to be blamed?”

--NSCN-K

"...some underground elements were using the civilians as tools to block the highway. When the Government uses force to clear the blockade, it is only the innocent and unarmed civilians who would get hurt. It is the moral conscience of the State Government to take care of the safety of the citizens."

--N Biren, Spokesperson of the SPF Government, Minister of IFCD and YAS.

“BJP’s charge of unilateralism against the Home Minister was based on statements of two Congress Chief Ministers, Mr. Ibobi of Manipur and Mr. Rossaiah of Andhra Pradesh. The Manipur Chief Minister is on record stating that, he was not consulted before the decision to allow Mr. Muivah into Manipur. Earlier when, P. Chidambaram made announcement regarding the beginning of the process of formation of Telangana, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Mr. Rosaiah immediately clarified that neither he was consulted nor had any knowledge of this announcement.”

--Javedekar

"The various voluntary organizations based in Assam will be compelled to launch road blockade on NH 39 (Numaligarh to Moreh) and NH36 (Nagaon to Dimapur) and the Naga voluntary organization shall be held responsible for any untoward incidents in future..."

-- K Chingkham, Convener of NEPO.

"propose of rebel leader's visit is to gain popularity at the sunset of his career...Muivah no longer loves people of Manipur where he was born, leader of the armed outfit's persistence to visit his native place 'with the childish blessings of the Central Government is pregnant with conspiracy to disintegrate Manipur and sow seeds of enmity amongst the ethnic people who had been living peacefully for ages.

--Konjeng Leikai Youth Development Club, Sega Road

"We have co-existed together with love and peace and I believe his entry in the state will destroy the peaceful atmosphere and end that relationship amongst us."

--Rojen Mayengbam

Ibobi Singh's success in consolidating his position as undisputed leader as compared to the flux before he became CM has also helped his cause. The political uncertainty before his tenure as CM was seen to have been exploited by Muivah for the Nagalim cause. Now that Ibobi Singh is in control of things, he does not want Muivah to play a disruptionist role and the CM appears to have successfully stalled the home ministry's initiative to bring the NSCN (I-M) leader to Manipur.

--timesofindia.indiatimes.com

“No one likes to leave his native place unless conditions force him to”

--Th. Muivah at Viswema

“My parents died waiting to see me. I have come in peace, not to stage war. I don’t see how the wish to be in my village and meet my kin after so many years can be a threat”.

--Th. Muivah

“Frankly, I never thought much about this new NNC leader then. But I did notice something in his eyes; he still has that intensity. No wonder, he continues to commands awe and respect of the Nagas.”

--R. Ketsore, chairman of the Viswema Village Council

"The price of all essential items are going up due to their blockade, we are suffering to the extreme. In this situation, it is obvious that we have to block the goods being supplied to them."

--RK Radhesana

"I support the state government's decision to bar Muivah from entering Manipur. If he had come as a civilian or a Manipuri, he could be allowed. But he is coming as a General Secretary of the NSCN-IM and should not be allowed"

--M Namreilung, a protester of the Zeliangrong Naga community in Manipur

"The unilateralism of the Home Minister has once again created tension. Earlier, he had announced creation of a separate Telangana State without taking the Andhra Pradesh Government into confidence. This time, he allowed Muivah to visit his village in Manipur without asking the State Government for its view".

--Prakash Javadekar, BJP delegation to Manipur

"...the crisis in the State was the creation of the Central Government, which unilaterally gave permission to Muivah to visit Manipur, without first consulting the State Government."

--Prakash Javadekar, BJP

"The track record of Mr P Chidambaram as the Union Home Minister of India in connection with the Telangana issue and the anti-Maoist strategy has proved his incompetency beyond doubt."

--The UCM

"HRLN strongly protest the excessive use of force by the police and security forces and as result of which young Naga people lost their lives in totally illegal and unjustified shooting."

--M Rakesh, Director of HRLN, Manipur

"There is no question of disturbing the territorial integrity of Manipur. There is no question of anything to do with Manipur as far as the NSCN-IM negotiations are concerned. So boundaries are not negotiable".

----Prakash Javadekar, BJP spokesperson

"The chief minister of Manipur was requested to come to Delhi and he did so on May 6, 2010. The finance minister, the defence minister and I held talks with the Manipur chief minister, who, however, after his return to Imphal, reiterated the stand that Muivah's visit to Somdal could not be allowed at this stage."

--P. Chidambaram

"May be Muivah a hero in other places but it does not hold good in Manipur. He is a man who is indulging in criminal, looting activities. In any cost he should not allow to enter into the state".

--S Kunjakishore, independent MLA

"...cadres of an armed outfit with substantial dominance in Churachandpur district and one of the suspension of operation signatories impose 'tax' of varied amount from goods carriers in full combat uniform Songtal area of Guite Road...as entry tax an empty truck has to pay Rs 250 while passage of cement load would mean Rs 5 per bag."

--[Drivers]

"The Centre gave permission to NSCN (IM) general secretary Thuigalen Muivah to spew communal venom to the people of the state"

--Manipur Students Guardians' Organisation (MSGO)

"...leader of a faction of the NSCN (IM) responsible for the mass killing of Kukis and for the June 18 Uprising of 2001 when the cease fire extended in the state is an enemy of the people of the state."

--Rev Y Rehang Chothe, advisor of the MSGO

"...However, as the situation in Manipur is highly critical it would not be possible for the UCM leadership to entertain the request to meet in Guwahati on May 13...UCM is looking forward to meet the Naga civil society at an appropriate time and place in the future."

--Yumnamcha Dilipkumar, UCM president

"the invitation for a joint session at Guwahati on May 13 was flashed through the newspapers, AMUCO would not be able to attend the same due to time constraint as well as the present volatile situation in the State...the prevailing situation in Manipur has compelled both to stay put here, monitor the situation, remain vigilant and work for preventing undesired consequences...working for maintaining tranquility in the State deserves top priority..."

--NC Modhuchandra, Publicity secretary, AMUCO

"since you people are blocking the essential commodities from being taken to Chandel, we will also block transportation of essential commodities from Moreh to Imphal".

--The NSCN-IM cadres

"There is an impression now among the Nagas that Government of India is using the Manipur Government against the Nagas...It appears that Government of India is not committed to its own commitment that it will strive to solve the Naga issue...If not, then they must know what the Nagas and the NSCN can do again."

--Thuingaleng Muivah, NSCN (I-M) general secretary

"NPMHR is shocked that the human rights groups from Imphal valley, who have been campaigning against militarization, extra-judicial killing, asserting the rights to self-determined future and other human rights abuses, are yet to condemn the killings of innocent Nagas...What is more shocking is that some of the so called 'human rights' organisations are actively supporting the policies of the Government of Manipur against the Nagas which has already resulted in the loss of lives and injuries to many Nagas."

--The Naga Peoples' Movement for Human Rights (NPMHR)

"Terror and violence through military action will bring no solution to the conflict, peace and security can only be achieved by respecting the wishes of the people."

--The Naga Peoples' Movement for Human Rights (NPMHR)

"The cease fire is confined only within the State of Nagaland and with a large number of criminal cases pending against him, it would not have been right to allow Muivah to enter Manipur."

--The Cabinet, SPF Government

National Highway[s] Passing through Manipur

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National Highway 150 (NH 150) links Seling in Mizoram with Kohima, Nagaland, passing through Manipur. Its total length is of 700 km. The Manipur section of NH 150 is known as Tipaimukh Road. Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, GoI declared the road as National Highway 150 on 6.1.1999. Important points till Manipur: Seling, Khawlailung, Parbung. Phaiphengmun, E.Phaileng, Darlawn, Raru, N.Vanlaiphai, Darlawn, N.Vervek, Tipaimukh, Churachandpur, Bishnupur, Imphal, Ukhrul, Kuiri, Jessami
National Highway 53 (NH 53) connects Badarpur, Assam with Imphal, Manipur, starting from the junction of NH 44 at Badarpur. It has a distance of 320 km [100 km is in Assam and 220 km is in Manipur]. Main points: Silchar, Banskandi, Lakhipur, Jiribam, Nungba, Tamenglong District.

National Highway 39 (NH 39) covers a distance of 436 km [115 km in Assam, 100 km in Nagaland, and 211 km in Manipur]. It starts from Numaligarh, Assam and ends at Indo-Myanmar Border. Main Points: Golaghat, Garampani, Barpathar, Naojan, Bakojan, Dimapur, Kohima, Tadubi, Senapati, Kangpokpi, Imphal, Thoubal, Palel, Tengnoupal

Tribes in Manipur

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Aimol
Anal
Baite
Bukpi
Chakhesang
Chiru
Chongloi
Chothe
Colney
Dapzar
Darngawn
Doungel
Gangte
Guite
Hangsing
Haokip
Hungyo
Kabui
Kamei
Keishing
Khaute
Khiangte
Khoibu
Khongsai
Kim
Kipgen
Koirao
Khawlhring
Kom
Koireng
Liangmai
Lamkang
Lenthang
Lhanghal
Lhungdim
Lunkim
Lupheng
Lupho
Mao
Maram
Maring
Mate
Misao
Milhiem
Monsang
Moyon
Muivah
Paomei
Pudaite
Purum
Ralte
Rongmei
Sailo
Saiza
Shimray
Simte
Sinate
Singsit
Singson
Sithlou
Sitkil
Sumpi
Tarao
Thangneo
Thiek
Thomte
Touthang
Tuboi
Tunglut
Vaiphei
Valte
Varte
Zeliang
Zeme
Zou

etc.

Kings of Manipur

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Kangba, the First King, (1405-1359 B.C)
Moriya/Mariya or Maliya Phambalcha or Koi-Koi (1379 BC)
Nongdanhan and Taohuireng

Korou Nongdren Pakhangba (-934 BC ?)
Sentreng

Chingkhong Poireiton (34-18 BC)

Nongda Lairen Pakhangba (33–154 AD)
Khuiyoi Tompok, (154 AD)
Naophangba (428–518 AD)

Meidingu Chenglei Lanthaba, (-965 AD)
Meidingu Yanglou Keiphaba/Khamlang (965-983 AD)
Loiyamba (1074–1122 AD)

Meidingu Loitongba (1121-1149 AD)
Meidingu Ningthou Khomba (1432–1467) [Charairongba]
Meidingu Kiyamba (1467–1508 AD), [Thangwai Ningthouba]
Meidingu Khagemba (1597–1652), the conqueror of Chinese
Khunjaoba, (1652 AD)
Paikhomba, (1666 AD)
Meidingu Charairongba (1697–1709)
Meidingu Pamheiba (Garibnawaz) (1709–1748)
Chit Sai (1748–52)
Bharat Sai, 1752
Gourashyam (1753–58)
Meidingu Chingthangkhomba/Bhagyachandra (1749–1798)(1763-1798 AD)
Chaurajit, (-1813)
Meidingu Marjit (1813–1819)
Meidingngu Gambhir Singh (1826–1834)
Chandrakirti / Ningthem Pishak (1834 – 1844)
Meidingngu Nara Singh, (1844–1850)
Meidingngu Debendra Singh, (1850)
Meidingngu Chandrakirti, (1850–86)
Meidingngu Surchandra, (1886–90)
Kulachandra Dhaja, (1890-)
Meidingngu Churachand Singh (1891–1941)
Meidingu Bodhchandra, (1941-1955 AD)
MK Priyobarta, The First Chief Minister, July 1947