Internally Displaced Persons

The newly launched People’s Reformation Party has announced plans to contest 40 of Manipur’s 60 Assembly constituencies in the 2027 election. The party says its platform will focus on peace, public order, youth participation, internally displaced persons' welfare and greater accountability in governance.

The Supreme Court’s scrutiny of deaths in Manipur relief camps places greater attention on the processes of relief, rehabilitation, investigation and accountability. The court’s directions also highlight the need for proper documentation, post-mortems and timely investigation in cases involving displaced people. As the 2027 Assembly election approaches, rehabilitation and governance issues are likely to remain important areas of public and political discussion.

Pradip Phanjoubam is a journalist and political commentator from Manipur. His work focuses on Manipur's political, social and conflict-related developments. His analysis can provide context on the state's evolving political landscape and the issues surrounding the 2027 election.

A tragic incident in Telangana has sparked anger among State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) employees after a 24-year-old woman bus conductor, Gundla Pravalika, died following an alleged attack by a passenger. The conductor, who was seriously injured after being pushed out of a moving bus during an argument over ticket change, succumbed to her injuries after nearly ten days of treatment.

Karnataka's latest bus fare hike has triggered a political controversy across the state, with opposition parties strongly criticising the Congress government over the increased financial burden on ordinary passengers. The revised fares for state-run transport corporations have come into effect from midnight on November 4, making bus journeys more expensive for thousands of daily commuters.