Archive · 23 Jun 2025
Congress Leader Urges Free Movement on Manipur Highways for Peace
The head of Manipur's Congress party says that letting people move freely on the state's roads is important for peace.
He also mentioned that there hasn't been easy travel for a long time.
A politician said that the situation isn't ready for a new government.
There was an incident where a bus with security was attacked.
Some groups don't want free travel unless they get their own separate area.
Manipur Congress chief says restoring free movement is key to peace.
Free movement along highways has been restricted for 780 days.
Amit Shah stated the situation is not conducive for an elected government.
A state transport bus escorted by security forces faced violence in March.
Kuki organizations object to free movement without a separate administration.
- Who
- Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) president K. Meghachandra and Kuki organizations.
- What
- Restoring free movement along highways is essential for the peace process.
- When
- The statement was made on Monday, June 23, 2025. Restricted movement has been ongoing for 780 days.
- Where
- Manipur, specifically along National Highways 2 and 37.
- Why
- Restoring free movement is considered a vital step towards peace amid ethnic tensions.
Manipur Congress
Kuki Organizations
Free Movement
Manipur Congress
Restoration of free movement is essential for peace.
Kuki Organizations
Kuki organizations object to free movement without a separate administration.
- Key Issue
- Restricted movement on highways
- Relevant Authority
- Manipur government
- Affected Routes
- NH-2 (Imphal to Dimapur) and NH-37 (Imphal to Silchar)
- Opposition
- Kuki organizations
- Incident
- Violence against a state transport bus in March
