Mass rally in Manipur calls for SoO abrogation, Assam Rifles withdrawal and NRC rollout

Earlier this week, a large crowd assembled across Manipur to stage a mass rally aimed at pressing the state and central governments on three core demands. Organisers described the gathering as one of the biggest public expressions of dissent in recent months.

The protesters called for the abrogation of the SoO, the withdrawal of the Assam Rifles from the state, and the full implementation of the National Register of Citizens (NRC). They argued that these steps are essential to address what they perceive as security and demographic concerns.

Leaders of the rally emphasized that the demonstrations would remain peaceful but persistent, urging authorities to engage in dialogue and act on the stated demands. No incidents of violence were reported during the event.

The rally reflects ongoing tensions in the region, where security forces and citizenship policies have been subjects of public debate. Officials have not yet issued an official response to the demands presented at the rally.