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CoTU to maintain ‘no exemptions’ shutdown in Manipur despite stalled talks with government
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 06 Nov 2026, 02:02 AM
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The Centre of Trade Unions (CoTU) announced it will continue its ‘no exemptions’ strike across Manipur, saying recent talks with the state government have not yielded a resolution.
The Centre of Trade Unions (CoTU) confirmed on Tuesday that its statewide shutdown in Manipur will proceed without any exemptions, even as negotiations with the state government remain inconclusive. The union had called for a full‑scale strike to press for its demands, which include better wages and working conditions for its members.
CoTU officials said that despite several rounds of dialogue, the government has not addressed the core issues raised by the union. Consequently, the organization decided to keep the strike intact, urging workers across all sectors to observe the shutdown.
The continued strike is expected to affect public services, transport, and commercial activities throughout Manipur. Authorities have warned of possible disruptions but have not announced any specific counter‑measures. The situation remains fluid as both sides prepare for further engagement.
Local businesses and commuters have expressed concern over the prolonged shutdown, citing potential economic losses. CoTU, however, maintains that the pressure is necessary to achieve a satisfactory settlement.
The union has urged the public to stay informed through official channels and to cooperate with the strike directives until a mutually acceptable resolution is reached.
CoTU officials said that despite several rounds of dialogue, the government has not addressed the core issues raised by the union. Consequently, the organization decided to keep the strike intact, urging workers across all sectors to observe the shutdown.
The continued strike is expected to affect public services, transport, and commercial activities throughout Manipur. Authorities have warned of possible disruptions but have not announced any specific counter‑measures. The situation remains fluid as both sides prepare for further engagement.
Local businesses and commuters have expressed concern over the prolonged shutdown, citing potential economic losses. CoTU, however, maintains that the pressure is necessary to achieve a satisfactory settlement.
The union has urged the public to stay informed through official channels and to cooperate with the strike directives until a mutually acceptable resolution is reached.