My last tweet on Northeast India. 1. People from the Northeast are, in general, wholesome and kind. A few crooks shouldn't define an entire region. 2. Historical concessions need serious reforms, but through mutual understanding and bipartisan consensus. 3. We need to promote greater inclusivity and togetherness between the Northeast and mainland India. 4. Both must act as a bloc towards common national goals rather than constantly viewing each other through the lens of regional hostility. 5. Separatism is not the answer to everything you dislike about the country or its policies. 6. My argument about taxes was never about slashing benefits. It was about having some gratitude for the fiscal contributions that sustain the system, even if outright appreciation is too much to expect. 7. The Northeast needs more economic activity, industries and investment to build a stronger, more self-sustaining regional economy. 8. Insurgency, violence and the politics of the past have kept the region neglected for far too long. It is time to break that cycle. 9. Land laws need to be eased to facilitate economic development and improve opportunities for the local population, through mutual compliance and necessary safeguards. 10. The Siang dam is a strategic necessity and should be built. It is currently at the PFR stage, so definitive claims about displacement and land acquisition must be based on proper surveys, not speculation. Those surveys are reportedly being obstructed by various groups. 11. I'm sorry if I hurt anyone's feelings. My intention was to respond to absurd statements made by some people from the Northeast, not to antagonise an entire region. 12. Regional identity and national identity are not mutually exclusive. One can take pride in their indigenous heritage while being equally committed to India's unity and progress. 13. The answer to the Northeast's historical neglect is greater integration, connectivity, investment and political accountability, not further alienation from the national mainstream. 14. The region needs better infrastructure, stronger industries and more employment opportunities so that its talented youth are not forced to migrate elsewhere in search of a decent future. 15. National integration cannot be a one-sided expectation. The mainland must understand the Northeast better, and the Northeast must also recognise that its future is deeply connected to the rest of India. 16. You can criticise or hate the government as much as you want, but that shouldn't mean overlooking the serious efforts being made for the Northeast. The government has been cautious about sensitive issues in the region, and its developmental initiatives deserve to be judged fairly. 17. Not every project or government initiative should be viewed with suspicion by default. The Northeast has enormous untapped potential, and constructive cooperation is necessary to turn that potential into real economic growth and opportunities for its people. 18. We cannot keep treating every disagreement as a battle between mainlanders and indigenous communities. That mentality only deepens divisions and benefits those who thrive on them.

I don't need Bollywood to recreate the epics. Ramanand Sagar and B.R.Chopra did a great job with them. I am not a Bollywood fan and limit the movies I watch. So Bollywood Ramayana is not for me. That said, I will not abuse anyone for their looks just because they don't match up to my image of Maa Sita. I will simply not watch what I don't like. Same for the songs. I prefer to chant from the Ram Charita Manas than to hum these songs. That's me. You continue being you.

Finished watching movie. So good. RK as Ram! 🙏 at every major Ram scene, lots of whistles and cheering. Only wish it was in Hindi because better impact in my opinion. Jai Jai Ram and the infamous haldi scene missing. Must watch. Will watch again in Hindi.