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Manipur Crisis: Displaced Meitei Community Attempts Return Home Amid Ongoing Sangai Festival
Nov 22, 2025 12:38 am CST
Internally displaced Meitei community members in Manipur attempted to return to their villages after more than two years in relief camps, citing the ongoing Sangai Festival as evidence of restored peace. Security forces intervened to prevent their movement toward areas with security concerns, leading to brief clashes with protesters.
Protesters Clash With Police at Manipur's Sangai Festival: Tensions Rise Amid Calls for Boycott
Nov 21, 2025 09:11 am CST
Security forces used tear gas to disperse protesters attempting to disrupt Manipur's annual Sangai Festival. Civil society groups led by the Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity are calling for a boycott of the tourism event, creating tension between protesters and the Governor-led administration in the state currently under President's Rule.