Archive · 21 Nov 2025
Clashes Erupt Over Manipur Sangai Festival; MP Alleges Police Misconduct
Some people in Manipur are upset about their state's big festival and tried to stop it.
Police had to use force to keep them away.
A politician says a police officer entered his home and threatened his guards, but the police say that didn't happen.
The festival started anyway.
Protests against Manipur Sangai Festival turned violent on November 17
Police used baton charge and teargas, injuring three protesters
Manipur MP Leishemba Sanajaoba alleges IPS officer barged into his residence
Police deny entering the residence, claim protesters assaulted an officer
Festival begins despite resistance from displaced persons and civil society groups
- Who
- Protesters led by COCOMI, Manipur Police, Manipur MP Leishemba Sanajaoba, IPS officer Themthing Ngashangva
- What
- Protests and clashes over Sangai Festival, alleged misconduct by police officer
- When
- November 17, 2022
- Where
- Imphal, Manipur
- Why
- Disagreement over the state's signature festival and alleged misconduct by police
Boycott the Festival
Support the Festival
Festival's Significance
Boycott the Festival
A symbol of normalcy in a troubled state
Support the Festival
A platform to promote tourism and culture
Police Conduct
Boycott the Festival
IPS officer barged into MP's residence and threatened guards
Support the Festival
Protesters hindered police efforts and assaulted an officer
- Festival
- Sangai Festival 2025
- Duration
- November 21 to 30
- Organizer
- Manipur Tourism Department
- Protesters' Demand
- Boycott the festival, resettlement of displaced persons, free movement, peace and normalcy
- Government's Stance
- Appeal to support the event, maintain law and order
- State Status
- Under President's Rule since February 2022
- Alleged Misconduct
- IPS officer Themthing Ngashangva allegedly entered MP's residence and threatened guards
Sources
Protesters Try To Stop Manipur's Winter Festival, Clash With Cops
Clashes erupt in Imphal as protests escalate over Sangai Festival amid ongoing unrest
Manipur’s Rajya Sabha MP claims IPS barged into Royal Palace, where he lives; police say his guards ‘hindered efforts’
Violence in Manipur as anti-Sangai protesters clash with security forces
Sangai festival kicks off in Manipur amid IDP, COCOMI protests
Manipur guv urges people to embrace spirit of oneness at Sangai festival
