Protesters in Imphal locked two central government offices in response to an incident where a government bus was ordered to conceal the word “Manipur” during a festival. Activists from COCOMI, an umbrella body of Meitei groups, demanded the governor’s apology and outnumbered security forces during the protest. The movement has garnered support from various civil society organizations and student groups, emphasizing the importance of preserving Manipur’s identity amid ongoing tensions in the state.
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