POLITICS
The Bodoland Territorial Region’s self-governing success may just be what Manipur needs
The multi-ethnic states of the Northeast require their chief ministers to rise above ethnic biases. The best solution for Manipur would be to replicate in its tribal areas the Bodoland Territorial Region, which has brought peace to Assam and the Bodo areas, with the central government actively invested in it
BUSINESS
Manipur: A tragic case of modern governance struggling amid competing claims of ethnic homelands
The Biren Singh government had noteworthy aims but Kuki-Chin sentiments resented the state’s expansion into the hill areas. The majority Meiteis have a legitimate grievance over being pinned down to just 10 percent of Manipur’s land area. But the violence has destroyed the possibility of negotiated settlements and more importantly, trust
POLITICS
Meghalaya Election Results 2023: A surprisingly good showing by NPP despite poor track record in government
Meghalaya as was predicted delivered a hung assembly, but with the upper hand to NPP. Will BJP join the government or prefer to sit out?
POLITICS
Assembly Polls 2023: The circus called governance in NPP-ruled Meghalaya
The National People’s Party came to power in 2018 with a lot of hope riding on the gen-next Sangmas who now helm the party. They have largely disappointed. But the troubled partnership with BJP may keep NPP afloat unless TMC springs a surprise
BUSINESS
How Meghalaya’s party-hopping MLAs made it India’s Aaya Ram Gaya Ram epicentre
The run-up to the Meghalaya assembly elections have left the state’s keenest poll watchers confused with MLAs and ticket seekers defecting at the drop of a hat. A hung assembly appears very likely
