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Time of India

Manipur marks 2 years of ethnic violence: Worry, despair as thousands wait to go home

IMPHAL: From running a successful business to no income and three children to support, G Kipgen is waiting to return to his home in Imphal amidst a sense of despair. He isn't alone, there are many like him. The impact of the ethnic conflict is still being felt two years on, with thousands of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) continuing to live in overcrowded camps — waiting and hoping to return home. 'I used to run a successful coaching institute. With no income and three children, I am worried about their future. What is more concerning is there is no sign of how things will get better,' he said. 'My greatest worry is the future of my two children,' said Abung, a Meitei IDP from Churachandpur district who is staying in a prefabricated home in Bishnupur district. 'While living in a prefabricated home is better than staying in a relief camp, it doesn't compare to the freedom of living in one's own home,' he added. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 2025 Liverpool departure holiday packages - Here's What You Might Not Want to Miss | Liverpool Departure Holiday Packages Learn More Undo Abenao Devi, who lives in a prefabricated home in Imphal, said, 'In the first few months, there was community support and provisions arrived on time. Gradually, we've been forgotten. We depend on the mercy of others for basic needs. It's humiliating.'