Archive · 26 May 2025
Manipur Protests Turn Violent Near Raj Bhavan
People in Manipur protested because the name 'Manipur' was removed from a bus.
COCOMI organized the protest near Raj Bhavan.
The protest turned violent when security forces stopped them, using tear gas and resulting in injuries.
COCOMI wants the Governor to apologize.
The government has started an inquiry after COCOMI's 48 hour deadline passed.
COCOMI is now planning to meet with officials in Delhi.
COCOMI organized a protest near Raj Bhavan.
Clashes erupted between protesters and security forces.
Security forces used tear gas to disperse protesters.
Five protesters were admitted to the hospital due to injuries.
The protest was against the removal of ‘Manipur’ from a bus.
- Who
- COCOMI, protesters, security forces, and Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla.
- What
- Protests and clashes between demonstrators and security forces.
- When
- Sunday, May 25, 2025, after a 48-hour deadline passed.
- Where
- Imphal, Manipur, near Raj Bhavan and Kangla Gate.
- Why
- Protest against the removal of 'Manipur' from a bus and the Governor's alleged disregard for public sentiment.
COCOMI & Protesters
Government
Response to Protests and Use of Force
COCOMI & Protesters
COCOMI demands a public apology from the Governor and expresses dissatisfaction over the use of force against non-violent protestors.
Government
The government has formed an inquiry committee, and security forces used tear gas to disperse the protestors.
- Organization
- COCOMI
- Governor
- Ajay Kumar Bhalla
- Protest Date
- May 25, 2025
- Location
- Imphal
- Injured Protestors
- Five
Sources
COCOMI to intensify protest, seeks guv apology
Bus incident: Manipur group announces civil disobedience
Meitei group to launch civil disobedience agitation, boycott Manipur Governor
Protesters scuffle with security forces near Manipur Raj Bhavan
COCOMI agitation turns violent, scuffle with forces near Raj Bhavan leaves 5 injured
