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Manipur CM Urges Public to Avoid Bandhs and Blockades
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 31 Aug 2026, 01:48 AM
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Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh has called on citizens to steer clear of strikes and road blockages, citing their disruptive impact on daily life and commerce.
In a recent statement, Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh urged residents to refrain from participating in bandhs and blockades that frequently disrupt transportation and commerce across the state.
The CM highlighted the adverse effects of such disruptions on the local economy, stressing that frequent strikes can deter investment and hamper the movement of goods and people.
He appealed to the public to seek peaceful means of addressing grievances and to cooperate with authorities in maintaining normalcy.
The call comes amid a series of protests that have seen roadways and rail routes shut down in several districts, prompting concerns over the state's economic stability.
Officials have reiterated their commitment to ensuring that essential services remain operational and that any dissent is expressed through lawful channels.
The CM highlighted the adverse effects of such disruptions on the local economy, stressing that frequent strikes can deter investment and hamper the movement of goods and people.
He appealed to the public to seek peaceful means of addressing grievances and to cooperate with authorities in maintaining normalcy.
The call comes amid a series of protests that have seen roadways and rail routes shut down in several districts, prompting concerns over the state's economic stability.
Officials have reiterated their commitment to ensuring that essential services remain operational and that any dissent is expressed through lawful channels.