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Politics
Manipur Coordination Committee orders 12-hour shutdown on Oct 15 over 1949 merger
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 12 Oct 2026, 02:32 PM
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The Coordination Committee (CorCom) has announced a 12‑hour shutdown across Manipur on October 15 to protest the 1949 merger of the state with India.
The Coordination Committee (CorCom) has called for a 12‑hour shutdown in Manipur on 15 October. The strike is intended to highlight dissent over the historic 1949 merger that integrated the princely state into the Indian Union.
The 1949 merger remains a contentious issue for sections of the population, who argue that the terms of accession were never fully honoured. Over the years, periodic protests have been organised to demand a re‑examination of the agreement and greater autonomy for the state.
Authorities have been informed of the planned shutdown and have urged citizens to cooperate while ensuring that essential services such as hospitals, police and public transport continue to operate. The CorCom has appealed to political parties and civil society to respect the protest schedule and avoid any escalation.
The 1949 merger remains a contentious issue for sections of the population, who argue that the terms of accession were never fully honoured. Over the years, periodic protests have been organised to demand a re‑examination of the agreement and greater autonomy for the state.
Authorities have been informed of the planned shutdown and have urged citizens to cooperate while ensuring that essential services such as hospitals, police and public transport continue to operate. The CorCom has appealed to political parties and civil society to respect the protest schedule and avoid any escalation.