Manipur, We Can't Go On Like This

Imagine the mother in the hospital. Her two children dead. Imagine her reaction when she found out. Can you? Think about it for a second.

Before this, there was another news this month. About a seven-year-old girl.

If you read about Manipur, you'll know what I'm talking about.

Why must it be the children?

Why must it be anyone, for that matter?

Why are we still killing each other?

Do we really hate each other?

The victims paying the price. Mostly ordinary citizens. Innocent children.

Did they cause this? Did they deserve this?

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