Sangai Festival Kicks Off in Manipur Amid IDP, COCOMI Protests
The Sangai Festival, Manipur’s most celebrated cultural extravaganza, has officially begun in 2025, showcasing the state’s rich heritage, art, dance, music, and indigenous traditions. However, this year’s edition has been overshadowed by protests from Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and the Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI), who have raised concerns about ongoing ethnic tensions, displacement,…