Thousands Rally in Manipur Against SoO Pact
· India · India Today, Times of India
Thousands of people marched across Manipur on October 31, 2026, demanding the scrapping of the Suspension of Operations agreement with Kuki-Zo militant groups and protection for indigenous communities. The main rally was organised in Imphal by the Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity, with support from Naga organisations holding separate marches in Senapati and Chandel districts. Police blocked protesters at Keisampat junction near the Chief Minister's Office and BJP state office after they marched from Tiddim Ground to THAU Ground. The demonstrations followed a militant ambush that killed three Meitei men and occurred amid ongoing ethnic violence since May 2023.
Why it matters
The protests directly impact indigenous Meitei and Naga communities facing violence and displacement, while pressuring the state government to address security failures and policy concerns amid Manipur's prolonged ethnic crisis.
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