Who owns Manipur’s natural resources? News of oil exploration revives old debate in the state

Majabung Gangmei was agitated. “Let them try and do it,” he said. “You ask the minister how he plans to.” Gangmei, an environmental activist from Tamenglong, one of the tribal hill districts in Manipur, was referring to a news report in the local daily People’s Chronicle last month. It quoted the state’s commerce and industries […]

Majabung Gangmei was agitated. “Let them try and do it,” he said. “You ask the minister how he plans to.” Gangmei, an environmental activist from Tamenglong, one of the tribal hill districts in Manipur, was referring to a news report in the local daily People’s Chronicle last month. It quoted the state’s commerce and industries […]

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