Overview

• Manipur marked two years since ethnic clashes with a peaceful statewide shutdown, disrupting daily life across both Meitei and Kuki-Zo regions.
• The Meitei-led Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI) held a public convention in Imphal, advocating for territorial integrity and justice for victims.
• Kuki-Zo groups observed the day as 'Separation Day,' reiterating their demand for a separate administrative setup and holding memorial events in the hill districts.
• Security forces intensified patrolling and flag marches to prevent unrest, with no major incidents reported during the commemorations.
• Over 260 lives have been lost and more than 70,000 remain displaced since the violence erupted in May 2023, with reconciliation efforts still stalled under President's Rule.