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For the “War on Drugs” to be truly effective, the government, currently under President’s Rule with the Governor at the helm, must adopt a comprehensive approach. By Wareppam Diana Devi The northeastern state of Manipur has been…

Poppy cultivation in Manipur is not just an economic issue but a deeply entrenched problem that fuels armed conflict, ethnic tensions, and social instability. By Thangja Nganba The Poppy Economy in Manipur needs to be understood to…

COCOMI's memorandum to the Defense Minister outlined several national security threats, including the leakage of sensitive information to foreign entities and alterations in official records that jeopardize national interests. These issues…

It is the duty of every citizen to demand accountability and transparency from our government and security forces. The allegations against the Assam Rifles and the Home Ministry demand a swift and thorough investigation to uphold the…

By eradicating illegal poppy and cannabis cultivation comprehensively and effectively through the deployment of the Armed Forces, the government (and the Armed Forces) can not only dispel suspicions and distrust, but also contribute…

If the Indian Army undertakes the task of eliminating the illegal poppy and cannabis plantations, it is crucial that this intervention is thorough and comprehensive. Breaking the backbone of ongoing violence requires the complete removal of…

COCOMI has claimed that Manipur is emerging as the largest producer of Opium in the world and “Chin-Kuki Narco-Terrorist groups are the primary actors and SoO groups are the key players. This will have a direct impact on the youth of the…

MAPC feels that a high-level committee comprising of state and central government officials must be constituted to study why villagers are engaged with poppy cultivation in the first place. Statement issued by Manipur Against Poppy…

On the eve of its 11th anniversary. CorCom has paid revolutionary salute to those valiant brave-hearts who have “martyred for the cause of a sovereign Manipur”. The outfit also expressed gratitude to those people who have been supporting…

During the last few decades, many cases of mass-death of Yongchak have been observed seriously affecting the socio-economic status of the growers. As a result, poppy cultivation is fast emerging as an alternative to Yongchak cultivation in…