The name of former Minister T.N. Haokip has been deliberately erased from the Khongjom War Memorial Gate plaque. What was once a mark of respect now stands as a scar—reflecting Manipur’s ongoing ethnic tensions.
The memorial, built to honour unity, sacrifice, and the fight against colonial rule, should remind people of courage and togetherness. Instead, it has become another sign of the rift between the Meitei and Kuki communities.
The removal of Haokip’s name is not just about one man—it symbolizes the deep mistrust dividing Manipur today. Observers believe this act shows how much relations have worsened. Instead of healing wounds, damaging memorials only deepens scars.
The irony is striking: Haokip’s wife is Meitei, highlighting how personal ties still connect both communities through marriage, blood, and shared history. Yet, public acts like this only emphasize separation.
This is more than a missing name—it is about the breaking apart of coexistence. Unless both sides respect their shared past, such acts will continue to damage hopes for peace.
The Khongjom War Memorial, once a tribute to bravery and sacrifice, now tells a painful story of division—stone by stone.
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~ KV NEWS
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