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‘Save Manipur’ Rally Draws Thousands in Imphal, Issues Eight-Point Demand to Centre

The show of unity increases pressure on New Delhi ahead of one year of President’s Rule.

Overview

  • COCOMI organised the mobilisation to oppose any division of Manipur and to press for immediate resettlement of internally displaced persons.
  • The protest concluded peacefully after a roughly 5 km march, and a cease-work strike closed markets and educational institutions across the state.
  • The resolution called for abrogation of the Suspension of Operations with Kuki armed groups, action against cross-border armed activity, and restoration of an elected government.
  • Organisers underscored broad participation, with large numbers of IDPs from relief camps and representatives from Naga, Pangal, Meitei Muslim and other communities.
  • Leaders accused the Centre of a proxy war policy under the SoO and cited more than 260 deaths and mass displacement since 2023, while also urging free highway movement and an NRC exercise.