Abstract
The state elections held in Manipur in 2002 need to be understood against the background of the merger with India in 1949, and of the protests against the India-Naga cease fire agreement in June 2001. The elections in February 2002 demonstrated popular disillusionment with corruption, underdevelopment, self-seeking politicians, party-hopping and changing coalitions, which had characterized previous governments. The newly elected Secular Progressive Front alliance set out credible policies which promise to address these issues, as well as those of human rights abuses and geographical integrity.
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