Condemning continued lack of response from the state administration regarding unresolved issues faced by internally displaced persons (IDPs), a large number of IDPs today took to the streets and attempted to march towards the Lok Bhavan to submit a memorandum to the Governor.
The protest was held under the aegis of Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI).
As per resolution announced by COCOMI during the last day of month long protest demanding resettlement within December, today protest march was carried out. It was triggered by the government’s failure to intervene despite repeated appeals on IDP-related issues. IDPs from various relief camps and localities participated in the march, converging at different points across Imphal.
Heavy security arrangements were put in place, with RAF, CRPF, and Manipur Police personnel deployed at key locations, including Keisampat Junction, to prevent the protesters from reaching Raj Bhavan. Security forces blocked roads leading to the Governor’s residence.
The protest was started from Takhellambam Leikai and proceeded toward Lok Bhavan. They were prevented at Keishampat Junction. Later few representative of COCOMI and IDPs were allow met with governor along with chief secretary
During the protest, IDPs raised slogans demanding safe return to their homes, reopening of national highways, and restoration of peace, asserting that Manipur belongs to all its people.
