On the Brink: Manipur VDF Association Threatens Indefinite Strike from August 1
Short SummaryThe All Manipur Village Defence Force (VDF) Employees’ Welfare Association has announced an indefinite “Gun Down‑Pen Down” strike starting August 1, 2025, citing the state government’s failure to address their demands—including service extension, honorarium hike, and deployment rights. The strike follows a similar protest initiated in mid‑May 2025 which involved over 10,000 VDF personnel. The…