Number one problem confronting Manipur is lawlessness. Since the emergence of insurgency movement in the state three or four decades back the administration in the remote areas had collapsed. Nothing can be done at the remote areas. Even the MLAs who went to their respective constituencies were attacked by armed elements. Therefore it is not surprising that though the Autonomous Hill District council members were elected through democratic process they are working here sitting at the state capital. If they go and decide to work at their respective areas they will be nowhere. But they must go, for they have been elected to serve the men and women in their localities. Elusive peace does not permit even our elected leaders to function peacefully without any fear. The change if any the people of the state want to bring should be to usher in peace and tranquillity in the remote hills and village areas. The fear for abduction and kidnapping had discouraged the Government officials to visit the remote areas and inspect the development works taken up. This is not a good development. When a few scribes stood at the roadside nullah constructed by contractors at remote areas it caved in. Reason being there were improper mixture of sand and cement. Luckily these buildings constructed at the remote areas are not crumbling. Those contractors, who have taken up mini stadium or office building constructions at the remote areas might be very sincere and honest. Quality was maintained. On the contrary some bridges constructed in the state capital by the local contractors depressed some time back. Had they been allotted the work of building construction in the remote areas only the debris would have remained? At the end the losers happen to be the people of the state, when lawlessness permeates everywhere. The big shots can move freely, protected by heavy security men around them. Therefore the thrust should be given to restoring peace and tranquillity in the state. It is time the Government summons all these armed elements for holding peace talk. Agents can be sent out to gauge the mood of the armed elements. When they are convinced that the men in power are willing to do something for them surely they will hear the voice of the Government. Manipur has suffered a lot. Everyone has a role to play to give peace a chance. Let the people feel the delightment of moving unhindered to any part of the state. When will it happen? Our reckoning is not in our lifetime.
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