From Displacement to Medical School: How a Manipur Student Overcame Ethnic Violence to Achieve His MBBS Dream

Sep 26, 2025 02:50 am CST

Amidst Manipur's ongoing ethnic conflict, 21-year-old Shitaljit Tongbram's journey from a relief camp to securing admission at Pragjyotishpur Medical College in Guwahati showcases extraordinary resilience. Displaced from Churachandpur during the May 2023 Meitei-Kuki clashes, Tongbram persevered through challenging conditions, studied at a public library, and received community support to achieve his medical education dreams despite losing his home and facing multiple setbacks.