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Manipur loses Rs 25‑30 crore daily in tax revenue due to bandhs, says CM Khemchand Singh
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 26 Sep 2026, 03:33 AM
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Chief Minister Khemchand Singh said that ongoing bandhs and road blockades are costing Manipur about Rs 25‑30 crore each day in lost tax collections.
Chief Minister Khemchand Singh highlighted that the series of bandhs and blockades across Manipur are eroding the state's fiscal health, with an estimated daily loss of Rs 25‑30 crore in tax revenue. The statement was made during a press briefing where the government outlined the economic fallout of the disruptions.
The loss, according to the CM, stems from halted commercial activity, reduced sales, and the inability of businesses to remit taxes while transport routes remain obstructed. Such a drain on revenue threatens funding for public services and development projects that rely on regular tax inflows.
State officials said they are intensifying monitoring of the affected sectors and exploring measures to mitigate the impact, including dialogue with protest groups and ensuring essential services remain operational. The administration emphasized that restoring normalcy is essential to safeguard Manipur's economic stability.
The loss, according to the CM, stems from halted commercial activity, reduced sales, and the inability of businesses to remit taxes while transport routes remain obstructed. Such a drain on revenue threatens funding for public services and development projects that rely on regular tax inflows.
State officials said they are intensifying monitoring of the affected sectors and exploring measures to mitigate the impact, including dialogue with protest groups and ensuring essential services remain operational. The administration emphasized that restoring normalcy is essential to safeguard Manipur's economic stability.