Archive · 1 Feb 2026
Massive Rally in Manipur Demands Change
A big protest called 'Save Manipur' happened in Manipur, India.
Lots of people, including those who had to leave their homes because of violence, joined the rally.
They want the government to change its policies and help them go back home safely.
The protest was very large and peaceful.
Schools and markets were closed that day.
The people are upset because they have been living in difficult conditions for a long time.
They also accused the central government of not doing enough to help and of supporting armed groups.
The protest showed that many people in Manipur want things to change and for their lives to return to normal.
A massive rally organized by COCOMI drew a large turnout across Imphal and other parts of Manipur.
The protest included IDPs, Naga and Pangal communities, and diverse sections of society.
Participants demanded change in the government's policy and an end to prolonged displacement.
The rally concluded peacefully, but a cease-work strike disrupted normal life across the state.
COCOMI alleged human rights violations and the Government of India's 'proxy war policy' in Manipur.
- Who
- Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI), internally displaced persons (IDPs), Naga and Pangal communities, students, and diverse sections of society
- What
- Massive rally and statewide protest in Manipur
- When
- January 31, 2024
- Where
- Imphal and other parts of Manipur, India
- Why
- To protest prolonged displacement, humanitarian challenges, and demand change in the government's policy
- Organizer
- Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI)
- Date of Rally
- January 31, 2024
- Participants
- IDPs, Naga and Pangal communities, students, and diverse sections of society
- Duration of Displacement
- Over two-and-a-half years
- Impact on Normal Life
- Markets closed, educational institutions shut, cease-work strike
- Allegations by COCOMI
- Government of India's 'proxy war policy', human rights violations, inaction against armed groups
Sources
IDP rehab deadline extended: Government to resettle Manipur displaced by March-end
COCOMI Hosts Massive Rally In Imphal To Protect Territorial Integrity Of Manipur
‘Save Manipur’ rally draws thousands as IDPs, communities join statewide protest
Save Manipur rally in Imphal draws thousands opposing any division of state’s integrity bid
Thousands participate in ‘Save Manipur’ rally, demand resettlement of displaced people, preservation of territorial integrity
Manipur's Communities Join Hands In Pushback Against Bid To Sabotage Peace
