Manipur Bandh Shuts Down State Amid NRC Debate

On Tuesday, a statewide bandh was called in Manipur, shutting down public transport, schools and markets across the state. Buses were halted, and many shops remained closed as protestors gathered in front of government offices. The strike was organized by local political groups demanding a revision of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) and opposing the central government's decision to postpone the national census. Police maintained a tight cordon around key administrative buildings, but the bandh disrupted normal life for several hours before authorities urged commuters to resume travel.