Merger of Manipur into India

In this masterclass, Rupam Sinha uncovers the complete and uncut historical journey of the Merger of Manipur into India, tracing the roots of modern-day ethnic tensions (Meitei vs Kuki) and insurgency back to post-independence geopolitics. This lecture is highly critical for UPSC CSE GS Paper 1 (Post-Independence Consolidation) and GS Paper 3 (Internal Security & AFSPA). Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction & The Modern Paradigm (Meitei vs Kuki Tensions) 00:53 - Root Cause: The Anglo-Manipur War of 1891 & British Indirect Rule 02:41 - Independence Options & Instrument of Accession (Raja Bodhchandra) 03:50 - Manipur's Constitution (1947) & First Democratic Election (1948) 04:42 - Geopolitical Threat: The Burma (Myanmar) Insurgency Loop 05:26 - The Shillong Incident (1949): Forced Sign on Merger Agreement? 07:03 - Critical Analysis: India's Policy Dilemma (Ruler vs Will of the People) 07:48 - Alienation of Manipuris & Birth of Radical Insurgency (UNLF 1964) 08:40 - The Naga Movement & Introduction of AFSPA (1958/1980) 10:43 - Civil Resistance: Irom Sharmila's 16-Year Fast Against AFSPA 11:21 - Current Matrix: Modern Tensions & Way Forward #upscmains #manipurhistory #internal-security #northeastinsurgency #afspa #postindependenceindia #upscprep #sardarpatel