India, April 10 -- Addressing the Manipur issue during one of his election rallies, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has asserted that "timely intervention" by both the Centre and the State Government played a crucial role in improving the situation. However, the statement begs a thorough assessment as the crisis resulted in the loss of several lives and property and led to the Opposition's criticism of the two Governments being impervious to the situation. Manipur has lived through various socio-political issues, including ethnic tensions, insurgency and demands for greater autonomy. This has led to a long military presence in the State, much to the consternation of the locals. The latest crisis erupted due to communal clashes and the subseq...