Armed Group Arambai Tenggol Leader Lectures at Imphal Universities, Sparks Concern Over Academic Integrity, Radicalization Impact

Challenging the fundamental principles of academic institution, the leader of the armed group Arambai Tenggol, Korounganba Khuman, is seen delivering lecture to students at Dhanamanjuri University and Ibotombi Institute of Education in Imphal. It is indeed puzzling how an individual associated with an armed group and radicalization of youths and students is granted a platform in an educational institution designed for the cultivation of knowledge.

The decision to allow a terrorist leader to lecture at a university is not only morally reprehensible but also poses a grave threat to the principles of education and security. It undermines the core values of academic institution, which are meant to foster knowledge, critical thinking, and the pursuit of truth. Allowing a platform to a figure associated with violence and terror sends a wrong message to students, compromising the integrity of the educational environment.

It is a disservice to the community and the nation, as universities are meant to be places where ideas are exchanged for the betterment of the society. Welcoming a terrorist leader not only legitimizes their action but also puts the safety and well-being of students and faculty at risk. Educational institution should prioritize the safety and intellectual and cognitive development of their community members, and hosting such figure with links to terrorism contradicts the fundamental principles.

Furthermore, it could have legal implications, as supporting or providing platform for individuals associated with terrorism goes against the law and norms that aim to maintain national security. It is crucial for universities to uphold ethical standards and ensure that their platforms are not misused to propagate violence, hatred, or ideologies that pose a threat to the well-being of the society they serve.

The current intense admiration or following for the Arambai Chief is unparalleled, as he manages to influence and radicalize the minds of young and impressionable Meiteis who may struggle to distinguish between right and wrong. Many Meiteis perceive him as a messianic figure, unaware of the potential long-term repercussions for the society. Numerous intellectuals who have voiced concerns about the alarming consequences of this radicalization have faced criticism and censure from the armed group, instilling a sense of fear among Meiteis and inhibiting their expression of opinions on various issues affecting their society.