Former insurgent leader on what went wrong in Manipur & why violence won’t end

Published on Jul 19, 2026 12:24 pm IST

What really triggered Manipur's prolonged violence? In an exclusive conversation with Kumkum Chadha, former UNLF chairman Rajkumar Meghen shares his perspective on the roots of the conflict, the role of identity, governance, insurgency, and why lasting peace remains elusive. From decades of unrest to today's crisis, Meghen offers a rare insider's view on one of India's most complex conflicts.

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