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CoTU vows to plan next step after 48‑hour Kangpokpi shutdown ends, demands unchanged
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 15 Nov 2026, 05:18 AM
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The Kuki community organization CoTU said it will decide its next action after the two‑day shutdown in Kangpokpi district concluded, reiterating that its demands remain non‑negotiable.
A 48‑hour shutdown imposed in Kangpokpi district of Manipur came to an end on Saturday, bringing temporary relief to residents after two days of road blockades and public service disruptions. The shutdown, organized by the Kuki community body CoTU, was aimed at pressuring authorities over a set of long‑standing demands.
In a statement released shortly after the curfew was lifted, CoTU announced that it will now chart its next move, emphasizing that the core demands remain non‑negotiable. The organization did not specify the exact nature of the forthcoming action but signaled that the protest will continue until its conditions are met.
The shutdown had affected transportation, local markets and school attendance, prompting concerns from district officials about the impact on daily life. State authorities have called for dialogue, but CoTU’s firm stance suggests that talks may remain stalled unless its demands are addressed.
Analysts note that the episode reflects ongoing tensions in Manipur’s hill districts, where ethnic groups frequently resort to shutdowns to highlight grievances. The coming days will likely determine whether the situation escalates further or moves toward a negotiated settlement.
In a statement released shortly after the curfew was lifted, CoTU announced that it will now chart its next move, emphasizing that the core demands remain non‑negotiable. The organization did not specify the exact nature of the forthcoming action but signaled that the protest will continue until its conditions are met.
The shutdown had affected transportation, local markets and school attendance, prompting concerns from district officials about the impact on daily life. State authorities have called for dialogue, but CoTU’s firm stance suggests that talks may remain stalled unless its demands are addressed.
Analysts note that the episode reflects ongoing tensions in Manipur’s hill districts, where ethnic groups frequently resort to shutdowns to highlight grievances. The coming days will likely determine whether the situation escalates further or moves toward a negotiated settlement.