Student Uprisings in Manipur: A Case Study of the all Manipur Students Union (Amsu)

Name of Author : Athokpam Marconi Singh

Abstract: The world has witnessed the emergence of student uprisings that aimed at realising the goal of the changing socio political system of their respective society. Being a significant organising body, the student community has played multi dimensional roles to bring about the progressive transformation of their society. Their uprisings are not limited to education related issues but beyond them. They are often confronted with the issues and challenges of their existing socio political system, making them obligatory to turn up as generational representatives to fight collectively. They have always been at the forefront in the struggles against colonialism, oppression, dictatorial regime and military juntas. History bears ample testimony to the progressive role of the student uprisings taking place worldwide. They have played notable roles in the powerful revolutions that shaped the course of human history. In the context of Manipur, the student community is not lagging behind their counterparts in other parts of the globe. The state has been splattered with socio political issues, but the student community has never remained voiceless in such issues confronting the society. Keeping in view the history of student uprisings, the All Manipur Students Union (AMSU), the oldest existing students body, has played leading roles in the growth and developmental process of the Manipuri society. Since its inception, the AMSU, representing the student fraternity, has spearheaded many movements that positively impacted the society. The present paper aims to understand the roles and contributions of the AMSU in the socio political movements of Manipur during the last fifty four years of its existence.

Keywords : Student Uprisings, Manipur, Manipur Students Union (Amsu)

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