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Politics
Thousands protest in Manipur against government pact with Kuki groups
✍️ India Today
🗓 31 Oct 2026, 08:16 PM
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Thousands gathered across Manipur to denounce a recently announced agreement with Kuki groups, saying the state has already suffered enough violence.
A massive rally unfolded in Manipur, with thousands of citizens taking to the streets to voice opposition to a newly announced pact between the state government and Kuki organisations. The demonstrators, many carrying placards, demanded that the agreement be withdrawn, arguing that it fails to address the underlying grievances of the ongoing ethnic tensions.
The pact, unveiled earlier this week, was intended to bring the Kuki community into a broader peace framework after months of sporadic clashes with other ethnic groups. Protesters, however, contend that the deal overlooks the suffering of civilians caught in the cross‑fire and could legitimize armed factions.
Local leaders and civil‑society groups joined the rally, urging the administration to pursue a more inclusive dialogue that guarantees security for all communities. Police reported a peaceful assembly, with no major incidents recorded, while officials said they would review the concerns raised by the public.
The pact, unveiled earlier this week, was intended to bring the Kuki community into a broader peace framework after months of sporadic clashes with other ethnic groups. Protesters, however, contend that the deal overlooks the suffering of civilians caught in the cross‑fire and could legitimize armed factions.
Local leaders and civil‑society groups joined the rally, urging the administration to pursue a more inclusive dialogue that guarantees security for all communities. Police reported a peaceful assembly, with no major incidents recorded, while officials said they would review the concerns raised by the public.