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IDPs from Churachandpur urge swift resettlement ahead of Manipur's Sangai Festival
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 03 Oct 2026, 07:17 PM
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Internally displaced families from Churachandpur have appealed to authorities for prompt resettlement before the upcoming Sangai Festival in Manipur.
Several families displaced from Churachandpur remain in temporary shelters as the region continues to recover from recent unrest. The displaced persons, many of whom have been living in makeshift camps for weeks, are now pressing for a permanent solution before the state's flagship Sangai Festival begins.
Community leaders and local NGOs have conveyed the group's request to the state administration, emphasizing that a timely resettlement would restore normalcy and prevent the festival's logistics from being strained. They argue that the presence of large numbers of IDPs without adequate housing could affect both public safety and the event's reputation.
State officials have acknowledged the appeal and indicated that they are reviewing possible relocation sites. While no final decision has been announced, the administration has pledged to expedite the process to ensure that displaced families are settled before the festival draws tourists and cultural participants to Imphal.
The Sangai Festival, scheduled later this month, showcases Manipur's heritage and attracts visitors from across India. Authorities recognize that addressing the displacement issue is crucial for maintaining the festival's smooth conduct and for the broader socio‑economic recovery of the region.
Community leaders and local NGOs have conveyed the group's request to the state administration, emphasizing that a timely resettlement would restore normalcy and prevent the festival's logistics from being strained. They argue that the presence of large numbers of IDPs without adequate housing could affect both public safety and the event's reputation.
State officials have acknowledged the appeal and indicated that they are reviewing possible relocation sites. While no final decision has been announced, the administration has pledged to expedite the process to ensure that displaced families are settled before the festival draws tourists and cultural participants to Imphal.
The Sangai Festival, scheduled later this month, showcases Manipur's heritage and attracts visitors from across India. Authorities recognize that addressing the displacement issue is crucial for maintaining the festival's smooth conduct and for the broader socio‑economic recovery of the region.