Himanta Biswa Sarma

The importance the North Eastern states especially Manipur held since the times of Mahabharata: Arjuna, was killed in Manipurby the king Babruvahana, was brought back to life by another North-Eastern Naga Princess Ulupi.

He has been successful in turning the tables and controlling the populace because they view him standing on their side of the table against the supposed oppressors and elites.