PM in Manipur: Sustained efforts a must
The Tribune Editorial: A major stumbling block is the persistent trust gap between Kukis, who live largely in the hills, and the valley-based Meiteis.
Updated At : 05:58 AM Sep 15, 2025 IST
LONG overdue, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Manipur was an attempt to bridge the trust deficit between the Centre and the people of the strife-torn state. He vowed to transform Manipur into a “symbol of peace and prosperity” — a challenging task that will test his government's resolve. Even though the ethnic violence that broke out nearly two-and-a-half years ago has abated in recent months, especially after the imposition of President’s rule in February, there is no room for complacency. The Centre must pull out all the stops to bring back normalcy and long-term peace.
