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Rivers Nambul and Imphal were in spate, flooding vast areas in Imphal East and Imphal West districts that make up the capital. Some hill districts have been als

As crisis continues in the polarised state, where the Meitis are concentrated in Imphal Valley and the Kukis have moved to the hills around, inter-tribe couples are facing the cruel brunt of a conflict

In Manipur's troubled times, Meitei-Kuki couples face separation and uncertainty. Ethnic clashes have forced many couples to live apart, with one spouse in the valley and the other in the hills. Mothers see their children once a month, and fathers like Laishram Singh haven't met their newborns. Fear of abandonment looms large, straining family bonds. Many are considering leaving the state for a fresh start, as peace seems elusive amidst ongoing conflict.

Following nearly a year of violent conflict in the state, public disapproval against open campaigning in the valley has been palpable, and was given concrete form through a diktat issued by armed radical group Arambai Tenggol

Questioning the relevance of the electoral process amidst the ongoing turmoil, the women traders from various market associations, are contemplating a boycott of the polls with their major grievance being -- "the nation forgot Manipur".