Big decision on Manipur expected as protests erupt!

Thousands of protesters took to the streets of Imphal, demanding an end to what they termed the Centre’s "proxy war" in Manipur. Demonstrators issued three primary demands: abrogating the Suspension of Operations (SoO) pact with Kuki militant groups, withdrawing the Assam Rifles, and urgently resettling internally displaced families. Significantly, public anger is also heavily directed at the ruling BJP government.

The Northeast remains a deeply sensitive strategic geography. Observers emphasize the region cannot remain trapped between severe ethnic fault lines and external actors exploiting these divisions.

In response to the escalating unrest, sources indicate the Centre is preparing major interventions. Among the critical political moves currently under consideration is a further push to the timeline for the upcoming state elections.