"There is one key similarity between these events (Arab Sring) and the ongoing churning in Ukhrul district: corruption among leaders who, as freedom fighters, are not expected to indulge in self-enrichment," writes
Ngaranmi Shimray in 'East Mojo' website.
As it came from a son of the soil; the chances of blaming 'plain manu' or Govt of India is less.
(Well, as Bob Dylan observed in his song 'The Times They Are a-Changin’ -- TIMES do not remain static.)
Bolero rides cannot ignore these !!
Mao Zedong famously compared guerrilla fighters to fish and the people to water, signifying that a revolutionary army can only survive and thrive with the support of the local population, writes Shimray.
But it ought to be pointed out that the Bolero culture does not go well with Fish or Water. It's good for the roads - bumpy and jumpy.
One Bolero fan legislator has complained more money should be given to Nagaland and even Dhubri district in Assam gets more money. The 'planted statement' had Cockly-signature.
New Delhi has realised. A refrain has already developed among mandarins that Ram Madhav had done more damage to the entire show compared to what Sushilkumar Shinde could have done in 1993 when he 'helped' Shri S C Jamir in more ways than one.
Talking about leadership, people talk of Lal Bahadur Shastri with more respect than in comparison to a PM of 10 years stint Manmohan Singh. Shastri was PM between June 9, 1964 and January 11, 1966 -- just about 20 months.
Hence; a longer stint in office does not decide the legacy a leader would leave. The Cock does not understand this; or was it a case of being 'globally' hijacked ?
The Corruption as a snake could not be kept in the backyards --- covered up by false bravado of taking on the mighty Team Modi.
In Pakistan, Hillary Clinton had warned of snakes. It was meant to bite the neighbours and see 2026. In the Naga context - the Corruption was to be lived in denial.
Plant a soldier in between -- who would say the Govt of India does not give enough. There would be misguided young protagonists who would sing "India Loves Patna" or 'No chance for V Taram'.
These are not issues of 2026 Nagaland or Naga areas. But for Bolero entrepreneurs such gimmicks did miracle.
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On the latest gunfight in Manipur, Shimray writes -
"The conflict reportedly arose over control of cross-border smuggling, allegedly benefiting certain influential individuals who denied involvement, even as an NSCN commander claimed he had been ordered by higher authorities to carry out the shooting."
He raises pertinent issues. But only a few months back; on social media pro-Cock (or pro-Globe) characters were busy discrediting some small-time bloggers in Delhi. The idea was 'old' -- shoot the messenger.
Paradoxically, such anti-blogger team had characters from Manipur also. One stands vindicated.
Shimray shares my sentiment: "Social media is a powerful force.
It played a significant role in the Arab Spring. The 2010–2011 Tunisian Revolution, also known as the Jasmine Revolution, began with Mohamed Bouazizi’s self-immolation in December 2010 in protest against police brutality, unemployment, and corruption."
Shimray seems to have done his analyses quite candidly and in details:
"Lavish weddings rivaling or exceeding those of politicians have become more common. This raises an obvious question: where does the money come from?
The public may tolerate corruption among elected representatives, but freedom fighters are viewed differently.
They are seen as individuals who sacrificed comfort and safety for a larger cause. he notes.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) under the BJP-led NDA "identified operations" involving at least 299 accused persons, including 76 Chinese entities, in money laundering schemes worth Rs 455.37-Rs 500 crore. Sources say these operations "utilize shell companies" with dummy directors and multiple bank accounts to layer transactions and conceal the origin of funds.
The story goes this way -- All insurgent factions -- including the 'most potent' as claimed by both sides - insurgents as well as Delhi - could sustain the operations through a well-organized, large-scale system of illegal taxation.
One such eminent group with support system in Kohima and yet throwing up hurdles before peace negotiators have (had) annual budget through extortion and allied activities -- estimated between Rs 200 to Rs 250 and at times even Rs 300 crore per year. There are also formal “budget sessions” and levies are fixed through a modern budgeting process.
Shimray again notes -- "....when they (underground leaders) are seen engaging in corrupt practices or flaunting wealth, their standing in society diminishes.
This contrast is further highlighted by the common observation that privately owned high-end SUVs are often associated either with politicians or senior members of such groups.
People openly discuss the business interests of various leaders and the educational institutions their children attend. Allegations of involvement in cross-border trade and smuggling are widely circulated."
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