The continuing economic blockade in North-Eastern State of Manipur is cause for concern. While one group has called off the blockade after government assurance of considering creation of a new district, blockade by the group opposing the demand still continues. While there is no denying that it is a sensitive issue, groups involved must find solutions by sitting across the table and find solutions as the ultimate sufferers are citizens, who are forced to shell out large amount of money on necessities. Economic blockades are no way to resolve disputes. While it is understandable that governments have to do the balancing act while dealing with sensitive regional issues, procrastination over such issues for decades only complicates the situation. Hope, issues are resolved to the satisfaction of all concerned, and normalcy is restored.
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