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Manipur crisis: Governor arrives amidst bus name controversy.
HeadlinesNow reports a major update in the escalating Manipur crisis. The removal of the state's name from government buses has sparked widespread protests, with students and women forming a 6km human chain from Imphal airport to Keishampat, just 200 meters from Raj Bhavan on Monday. This dramatic display of dissent comes as Governor Anjay Kumar Bhalla returned to Imphal from Delhi, where he attended the Rising Northeast Investors Summit. Given the intense protests, security forces airlifted the Governor to Raj Bhavan via helicopter, despite the short 7km distance from the airport. This unprecedented security measure underscores the gravity of the situation and the deep-seated unrest within the state. The COCOMI (Coalition Committee on Manipur), representing the Meitei community, is scheduled to meet with Union Home Ministry officials in Delhi today to discuss the ongoing crisis and the controversial removal of Manipur's name from the government buses. The meeting is anticipated to play a crucial role in shaping the future course of events in the state, with potential implications for national security and state governance. The removal of the states name is viewed by many as a deliberate attempt to suppress the Meitei identity and further inflame ethnic tensions within the state of Manipur. This event has also raised several significant questions regarding the safety and security of the state's officials and the administration's response to the crisis. Nation watches as this critical meeting unfolds, hoping for a peaceful resolution and stability for the troubled state.Explore more: Madhya Pradesh News
