The FMR agreement was implemented in 2018. What was the rationale behind it and why was there some discussion around withdrawing it last year, amid the ongoing ethnic conflict between Meiteis and Kukis in Manipur?
Amid the junta s weakening control over certain parts of Myanmar bordering India, New Delhi is reportedly contemplating a reassessment of its approach towards the neighbor. India is considering options such as establishing communication channels with ethnic groups residing in Myanmar s states bordering northeast India, as cross-border migration into Mizoram and Manipur becomes a concern.
In order to remain in the game, New Delhi needs to shed its unwavering commitment to the generals or at least balance it by opening direct channels of communication with the pro-democracy forces