1. Women in Imphal, Manipur, took to the streets today, April 15, blocking roads and obstructing vehicles heading towards Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s programme.
2. Groups of women burned tyres and erected barricades, seeking to hinder attendees from reaching Shah’s election campaign event.
3. Despite opposition, security personnel managed to control the situation without any reported incidents.
Imphal, April 15: Women in Imphal, Manipur, took to the streets today, April 15, to block roads and obstruct vehicles heading towards Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s programme.
Groups of women burned tyres and barricaded roads, aiming to prevent attendees from reaching Shah’s election campaign event.
Before Shah’s arrival, protests erupted in parts of Imphal West and Imphal East, with demonstrators expressing their disapproval.
In the Lamlong area of Imphal East District, protesters stopped vehicles to hinder access to a BJP election rally at Hapta Kangjeibung.
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Similar protests occurred in New Checkon in Imphal East, where roads were blocked and fires were set.
Despite tensions, security forces managed to maintain control, and no major incidents were reported. One protester voiced disappointment over Shah’s visit, citing ongoing crises in the state and questioning the timing of his arrival during the election period.
The protesters criticized Shah’s visit as politically motivated and failing to address the state’s pressing issues. They argued that there was no reason to welcome Shah’s visit, given its perceived electoral agenda.
While opposition to Shah’s visit was evident, thousands still attended the public meeting, with some women even lining the roadsides to welcome him.
