By Bhogtoram Mawroh
Last week, Thuingaleng Muivah, general secretary of the National Socialist Council of Nagalim (Isak-Muivah) faction, returned to his native village in Ukhrul district of Manipur. This was a homecoming five decades in the making.
His visit comes at a critical moment in the state, with Manipur still experiencing a civil war between the Meitei and the Kuki-Zomi, resulting in over 250 deaths and the displacement of over 60,000 people.
The Nagas have not publicly supported either group, having their own grievances against them.
Author's summary: Muivah returns home after 5 decades.