Manipur: An apology sans action

If Biren Singh's apology is to hold any meaning, it must be the starting point for tangible action: justice for the displaced, restoration of peace, and rebuilding of communal trust. Anything less will only deepen the wounds he claims to regret

Apologies without action are hollow words, and Manipur Chief Minister Nongthombam Biren Singh's New Year's Eve apology is no exception. While it might seem remorseful, it lacks the substance of concrete steps—no resignation, no reforms, no meaningful address of the grievous issues plaguing the state.

Singh claims Manipur is "inching towards normalcy," a chilling assertion that evokes the silent calm of graveyards.