Review of Nandita Haksar’s Shooting the Sun | Md Umar Faruque

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Shooting the Sun: Why Manipur Was Engulfed by Violence and the Government Remained Silent
by Nandita Haksar

Speaking Tiger
ISBN: 978-93-5447-701-0
Year:2023
Price: Rs 399/-

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Manipur has been engulfed in violence since May 3, 2023. So far, hundreds have lost their lives, countless homes have been destroyed, and thousands remain displaced in relief camps. The economy has collapsed, and the education system lies in ruins. What remains in Manipur now is a fragile hope for normalcy. People struggle to understand why the violence erupted and why it has persisted for so long in this remote corner of India. Confusion has gripped the minds of many, deepening the uncertainty that shrouds the state. In the latest development, the President