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Manipur records 523 days of bandh and 385 days of internet curbs since May 2023
✍️ Northeast Today
🗓 19 Sep 2026, 03:31 AM
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Since May 2023, Manipur has endured 523 days of bandh and 385 days of internet restrictions, according to a recent report.
Manipur has logged 523 days of bandh (public shutdowns) and 385 days of internet curbs since May 2023, a tally compiled by local media. The figures highlight the frequency of disruptions that have become a feature of daily life in the northeastern state.
The bandhs, often called by various community groups, have been linked to ongoing ethnic and political tensions in the region. Authorities have intermittently imposed internet restrictions to curb the spread of misinformation and to maintain public order during these periods.
Repeated shutdowns have affected commerce, education and health services, with schools and businesses forced to close and patients facing delays in accessing online medical resources. The cumulative impact has raised concerns among civil‑society groups about the long‑term socio‑economic cost.
State officials have urged stakeholders to pursue dialogue and to limit the use of bandhs and internet blocks, emphasizing the need for uninterrupted services for citizens. The report underscores the scale of the disruption, prompting calls for a sustainable resolution to the underlying disputes.
The bandhs, often called by various community groups, have been linked to ongoing ethnic and political tensions in the region. Authorities have intermittently imposed internet restrictions to curb the spread of misinformation and to maintain public order during these periods.
Repeated shutdowns have affected commerce, education and health services, with schools and businesses forced to close and patients facing delays in accessing online medical resources. The cumulative impact has raised concerns among civil‑society groups about the long‑term socio‑economic cost.
State officials have urged stakeholders to pursue dialogue and to limit the use of bandhs and internet blocks, emphasizing the need for uninterrupted services for citizens. The report underscores the scale of the disruption, prompting calls for a sustainable resolution to the underlying disputes.