Archive · 22 May 2025
Manipur Strike Paralyzes Imphal Valley Following Bus Incident
A group called COCOMI in Manipur was very upset because the words "Manipur State Transport" were covered up on a government bus.
They called for a two-day strike, which meant almost everything closed down in Imphal Valley.
This was because they felt it disrespected their state.
COCOMI wants certain leaders to apologize or resign.
The government is looking into what happened to prevent it from happening again, but the protesters aren't happy and feel their pride and respect were taken from them.
The government has formed a committee to investigate the incident and have requested a report within 15 days.
A 48-hour general strike paralyzed Imphal Valley.
The strike was organized by the Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI).
The strike protested the masking of 'Manipur State Transport' on a bus.
COCOMI demanded apologies and resignations from key officials.
A government inquiry committee was formed to investigate the incident.
- Who
- Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI), Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla, security personnel, and residents of Imphal Valley.
- What
- A 48-hour general strike in Imphal Valley.
- When
- The strike began on May 21, 2025, and continued for 48 hours. The bus incident occurred earlier.
- Where
- Imphal Valley, Manipur.
- Why
- To protest the masking of 'Manipur State Transport' on a bus and to investigate the circumstances surrounding the removal.
COCOMI
State Government/Authorities
Response to Incident
COCOMI
Demands apology and resignations, holding them responsible for undermining Manipur's identity and dignity.
State Government/Authorities
The government ordered a probe into the incident and formed a two-member inquiry committee.
Strike Impact
COCOMI
Enforced the 48-hour strike by shutting down businesses and halting transportation.
State Government/Authorities
Deployed security personnel to prevent any untoward incidents.
- Strike Duration
- 48 hours
- Strike Organizer
- Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI)
- Committee Members
- Commissioner (Home) N. Ashok Kumar and Secretary (IT) Th. Kirankumar Singh
- Report Submission Deadline
- 15 days from May 21
- Date of Publication
- May 22, 2025
- Festival
- Shirui Lily Festival
