Manipur views the Supreme Court judges’ visit with both hope and skepticism. The visit gains significance as neither the Prime Minister nor the Home Minister has set foot in the state since May 2023. Many see it as a chance for justice, while others doubt its impact. The situation highlights the government’s continued absence from the conflict-hit region.
“Displaced people are not hostages of…” said former Manipur High Court Chief Justice Siddharth Mridul, raising concerns about repeated violence. He shared his view that some groups might be purposely causing unrest. “Whenever the situation starts getting better, new violence begins,” he said, pointing out this pattern. His remarks highlight the ongoing struggle to bring peace to the region.