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Politics
Congress Blocks Proposed Relocation of NIT Manipur to Kakching
✍️ Northeast Today
🗓 07 Aug 2026, 09:18 PM
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The Indian National Congress has formally opposed the state government's plan to move the National Institute of Technology, Manipur from its current location to Kakching.
The Indian National Congress has officially opposed the Manipur state government's proposal to relocate the National Institute of Technology (NIT) from its present site to Kakching. The party’s statement, released this week, calls the move a “questionable decision” that could disrupt the institute’s functioning.
The proposal, which was presented by the state administration, aimed to shift the campus to Kakching, a town in the southeastern part of Manipur. Congress has raised concerns that the relocation could affect students, faculty and the institute’s infrastructure.
The opposition has prompted further discussions among state officials, educational authorities and stakeholders, as the future of NIT Manipur’s campus remains uncertain.
The proposal, which was presented by the state administration, aimed to shift the campus to Kakching, a town in the southeastern part of Manipur. Congress has raised concerns that the relocation could affect students, faculty and the institute’s infrastructure.
The opposition has prompted further discussions among state officials, educational authorities and stakeholders, as the future of NIT Manipur’s campus remains uncertain.