One of the apex bodies of Manipur’s Meitei community on Friday said it is inappropriate for the state government to hold the annual Sangai Festival this year as the ethnic conflict in the state remains unresolved and internally displaced persons (IDPs) continue to languish in relief camps.

Addressing a press conference, Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI) convenor Laikhuram Jayenta said, "The conflict has displaced thousands of people, shattered livelihoods, and destroyed trust among communities and yet the government appears eager to showcase a false image of normalcy through festivals." "It is not right to cover the harsh reality and show the world that peace has returned in the state when thousands of our people are still living in relief camps. The government cannot m

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