The political journey of Rishang Keishing from a strong Naga integrationist to a strong Indian nationalist who represented a united Manipur carries lessons for the current day politicians.
When Rajiv Gandhi started he could do no wrong. Halfway through his five years, he could do no right. His tenure had many chastening lessons in how mega mandates can make you smug and self-destruct. His record should be essential reading for those with brute majorities now, from Arvind Kejriwal, Narendra Modi and on to Vasundhara Raje, Naveen Patnaik and Mamata Banerjee.
Shekhar Gupta
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Nagas of Manipur are known as Manipur Nagas,not Manipuri Nagas.This is for kind information of all concerned and it,s not a new thing to one and all.
These are very inspiring and motivating lines. Thank you Rajat.
Very well written article. In short writer explained full journey of this great son of India.