Manipur: Two Hand Grenades Recovered Near MP Sanajaoba Leishemba Residence
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Manipur: Two Hand Grenades Recovered Near MP Sanajaoba Leishemba Residence

Security personnel found two hand grenades on September 1, 2025, near Bal Vidya Mandir School, roughly 50 metres from the Palace Compound — the residence of Rajya Sabha MP Leishemba Sanajaoba in Imphal. CRPF jawans on routine duty spotted the devices at the school gate; a Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS) examined them and…

Manipur MP Leishemba Sanajaoba vs PUCL Tribunal Report
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Manipur MP Leishemba Sanajaoba vs PUCL Tribunal Report

On August 25, 2025, Manipur’s lone MP, Leishemba Sanajaoba (BJP, Rajya Sabha), publicly criticised the newly released Independent People’s Tribunal report on Manipur’s ethnic conflict—facilitated by PUCL—calling it “biased, one-sided, and misleading.” He urged civil society and legal professionals to press for an independent legal investigation and said he would consult legal experts regarding possible…

Manipur MP Leishemba Sanajaoba Urges Fast-Tracking of the Jiribam–Imphal Railway Project
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Manipur MP Leishemba Sanajaoba Urges Fast-Tracking of the Jiribam–Imphal Railway Project

Rajya Sabha MP Maharaja Leishemba Sanajaoba has asked the Union Government to speed up the Jiribam–Imphal railway by adopting a two-pronged construction strategy — carrying out works simultaneously from both Imphal and Jiribam ends — so the crucial 111-km line can be completed faster and Manipur’s supply and connectivity issues can be resolved sooner. He…

President’s Rule Can’t Resolve Issues: Manipur MP Expects ‘Popular’ Government in Months
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President’s Rule Can’t Resolve Issues: Manipur MP Expects ‘Popular’ Government in Months

Summary Manipur’s lone Rajya Sabha MP, Leishemba Sanajaoba, has openly criticized the ongoing President’s Rule, arguing that its top-down approach cannot effectively address the state’s deep-rooted challenges. Speaking on May 11, 2025, he expressed confidence that within one to two months, a “popular government”—one elected and backed by the people—will be restored to bring peace,…

Manipur’s Titular King Appeals to Centre for Meitei Pilgrims’ Movement
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Manipur’s Titular King Appeals to Centre for Meitei Pilgrims’ Movement

📰 News Summary On April 16, 2025, Leishemba Sanajaoba, the titular king of Manipur and Rajya Sabha MP, urged the central government to intervene in facilitating the movement of Meitei pilgrims to Thangjing Hill. This appeal comes in response to threats and blockades imposed by certain groups, hindering the annual pilgrimage to the sacred site…

Manipur MP Expresses Anguish Over Manipuri Language Missing Classical Language Status

Manipur MP Expresses Anguish Over Manipuri Language Missing Classical Language Status

Language is more than just a medium of communication; it is a reflection of culture, history, and identity. For the people of Manipur, the Manipuri language (also known as Meiteilon) holds this deep cultural significance. However, a recent event has caused a stir among the Manipuri community: the denial of classical language status to Manipuri….