President’s Rule in Manipur: A Failing Lifeline Amidst Rising Unrest
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President’s Rule in Manipur: A Failing Lifeline Amidst Rising Unrest

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Summary Manipur is currently grappling with escalating unrest under President’s Rule, imposed in February 2025 following the resignation of Chief Minister N. Biren Singh amid ethnic violence. The situation has intensified with recent incidents, including the forced removal of “Manipur” signage from a state-run bus, sparking widespread protests led by the Coordinating Committee on Manipur…

COCOMI Declares Statewide Mass Agitation Over ‘Insult’ to Manipur’s Identity
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COCOMI Declares Statewide Mass Agitation Over ‘Insult’ to Manipur’s Identity

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News Summary On May 20, 2025, during the Shirui Lily Festival in Ukhrul district, security personnel allegedly instructed the removal of the word “Manipur” from a state transport bus ferrying journalists. This act sparked widespread outrage among the Meitei community, leading the Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI) to call for a 48-hour statewide bandh….