Last night, close to midnight, Manipur MP Angomcha Bimol Akoijam delivered one of the most historic speeches on North East India ever heard in the Lok Sabha. It was iconic and will be remembered for decades. Unfortunately, most of us in the North East missed it due to the late hour, something even the speaker noted. However, this was precisely the kind of speech we have longed to hear in Parliament-fierce, powerful, clear, and articulate. Anyone remotely interested in Manipur will understand its significance. For over a year, Manipur has been a forgotten state for New Delhi, and lawlessness still prevails. It’s a shame that he was given time to speak so late at night when his speech deserved prime time. This timing reflects how we often ignore Manipur, treating it as someone else’s problem. This speech is one of the most significant to come out of the North East, highlighting how colonialism and post-colonialism have remained unchanged, regardless of who sits in New Delhi. Thank you, Bimol Akoijam, for standing up and speaking not only for the 60,000 refugees but also for the more than one lakh displaced families and the entire North East, which has historically sent weak and voiceless MPs, except for a few like Hem Barua, Gaurav Gogoi, and now you. Long live democracy
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Greatest Lok Sabha speech on North East India
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