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Congress Demands Manipur Chief Minister’s Resignation as Violence Persists
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Renewed Violence and Humanitarian Toll
In the weeks leading up to October 25 2026, Congress leaders highlighted a surge in ethnic clashes across Manipur. On October 19, three Meitei civilians collecting firewood were killed, and separate clashes in Kamjong district resulted in Kuki and Naga civilian deaths. He also alleged that armed groups possess more sophisticated weapons than security forces.
Protest Actions and Police Response
On October 23, thousands of residents from five districts staged a “sound protest” by banging utensils—a technique promoted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the COVID-19 pandemic. Ulaka claimed police responded with tear-gas shells and a lathi charge, suppressing the demonstration. Mahila Congress president Alka Lamba added that women affected by the conflict continue to face hardship and that the Bharatiya Janata Party-led (BJP)-led state government has failed to stop the violence.
Political Demands and Calls for Accountability
During a press conference on October 25 2026, Congress demanded the resignation of Manipur Chief Minister Y. Khemchand Singh, dissolution of the state assembly, and fresh elections. The party also urged the Union government to intervene, enforce suspension-of-operations rules, restore free movement, and provide a credible rehabilitation roadmap.
Ongoing Concerns Over Rehabilitation
He cited the Supreme Court-appointed Justice Gita Mittal Committee, which flagged grave humanitarian and rehabilitation concerns, including deaths in relief camps. Gogoi questioned the Modi-led government’s response to the committee’s findings, the status of the Peace Committee announced by Amit Shah in June 2023, and the delayed Judicial Commission of Inquiry report.
Pending Actions and Outlook
The party’s demands remain unanswered as protests and shutdowns continue across hill and valley districts.