Archive · 28 May 2025
Meitei Groups Protest, Shut Down Offices in Imphal
Meitei groups protested in Imphal, locking central government offices due to the forced covering of 'Manipur' on a government bus.
They demanded an apology, while also declaring that they would close central offices except essential services.
Civil society and student groups support the movement to protect Manipur's identity.
Protesters locked up the chief electoral officer's office and the Geological Survey of India office in Imphal.
The protests followed the alleged order to hide 'Manipur' on a bus.
COCOMI, a Meitei group, organized the protests.
Protesters demanded an apology regarding the incident.
Civil society and student groups have declared support for the movement.
- Who
- COCOMI, Meitei groups, protesters
- What
- Protests, office lockups, and demands for apology over the concealment of "Manipur" on a bus.
- When
- Tuesday
- Where
- Imphal, Manipur
- Why
- To protest the concealing of the word 'Manipur' on a government bus and demand an apology.
Protesters' Stance
Government Stance
Bus Incident
Protesters' Stance
Demanding an apology regarding the concealing of the word "Manipur" on the bus.
Government Stance
No official statement regarding the bus incident.
- Gwaltabi Checkpoint Incident Date
- May 20
- Organizing Body
- COCOMI
- Shirui Lily Festival Location
- Ukhrul district
Sources
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Manipur stir forces governor to fly from airport to Raj Bhavan
Manipur guv takes chopper to Raj Bhavan as protests escalate
Offices locked, signboards smeared: Manipur continues to boil over bus name row
Protesters lock Central govt. offices in Manipur
Manipur must be recognised as ‘indivisible’, Meitei civil society delegates tell MHA officials
Bus row: 2 central govt offices locked in Manipur
COCOMI team holds talks on bus row with MHA officials
Manipur shall remain ‘indivisible’, say Meitei groups
Biren Singh's security scaled down months after resigning as Manipur Chief Minister
