Manipur: Public rally held in Kangpokpi demanding separate Union Territory

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Thousands of protesters took to the streets of Kangpokpi in Manipur on June 24 to demand a political solution to end the year-long ethnic violence in the state. Organised by the Committee on Tribal Unity (CoTU) the rally began from from Nute Kailhang and proceeded towards the Deputy Commissioner’s office via National Highway 2.

A three-hour total shutdown was also imposed in the district between 10 am to 1 pm where all government offices and institutions, including banks, private institutions and business establishments remained closed. Vehicular movement was also restricted during the shutdown.

However, students appearing for their semester examinations, media personnel, and emergency services were exempted from the purview of the shutdown.

The rally concluded with the submission of a five-page memorandum to Union Home Minister Amit Shah through the Deputy Commissioner of Kangpokpi by leaders of CoTU and various other civil society organisations.

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