Meitei groups hold rally in Imphal; Manipur CM's resignation, abrogation of SoO truce pact sought
Meitei groups held a large protest in Imphal demanding the resignation of the Manipur Chief Minister and the termination of the Suspension of Operations (SoO) pact with Kuki-Zo militant groups. The rally follows recent ethnic violence and the killing of three Meitei men.
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The ongoing ethnic conflict in Manipur remains a significant internal security challenge for India, with deep political and social implications.
Imphal An umbrella body of Meitei groups held a massive rally in Manipur's capital city on Saturday (October 31, 2026), demanding the Chief Minister's resignation over continued violence, protection of indigenous people and scrapping the Suspension of Operations (SoO) agreement with militant groups. Revised Suspension of Operations pact tightens norms for Kuki-Zo groups storyline 1 Meitei group rejects Suspension of Operations pact with Kuki-Zo groups in Manipur Meitei group rejects Suspension of Operations pact with Kuki-Zo groups in Manipur COCOMI, one of the largest Meitei civil society groups in Manipur, says the decision taken by Centre “reflects an undemocratic and hegemonic imposition upon the indigenous people and its elected representatives of Manipur” Meitei group rejects Suspension of Operations pact with Kuki-Zo groups in Manipur storyline 1 The march came days after militants ambushed 14 Meitei men and killed three of them, sparking protests in the State, which has been plagued…
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