Refer to ‘Peace, stability at stake in Manipur’; the new government’s acid test would lie in restoring peace and normalcy in Manipur at the earliest. With Kuki-Zo groups continuing to demand an untenable “separate administration” which will lead to further discord beyond just the two communities, the state government must move beyond token concessions, such as accommodating different community representatives in leadership positions. True stability will require an inclusive dialogue that engages all political and civil society stakeholders to rebuild the foundation of trust.
