COCOMI Calls for Massive Unity Rally in Imphal on October 31: Route, Timings, and Demands

IMPHAL — The Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI) has announced a mass public demonstration, titled "Meeyamgi Apunba Khongchat" (Mass People's Unity Rally), scheduled to take place on Saturday, October 31, 2026. Organizers have called upon indigenous communities across the state to unite in a show of collective solidarity and present a unified voice regarding the prevailing situation in Manipur.

The rally will culminate in a large-scale public convention addressing long-standing grievances, peace restoration efforts, and civilian security.

Key Rally Details & Schedule - Date: October 31, 2026 - Gathering Time: 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM

• Starting Point: Tiddim Ground, Kwakeithel, Imphal

• Destination: THAU Ground, Thangmeiband, Imphal

• Concluding Event: Public Meeting at THAU Ground

Route Map According to the official itinerary released by COCOMI, participants will assemble at Tiddim Ground (Kwakeithel) at 10:30 AM before marching along the primary city corridor:

• Assembly & Flag-off: Tiddim Ground, Kwakeithel

• Transit Corridors:

• Keishampat

• Waheng Leikai

• Nagamapal

• Khoyathong

- Culmination: THAU Ground, Thangmeiband Local authorities and commuters are advised to expect major traffic diversions along Tiddim Road and through central Imphal throughout the morning and early afternoon.

Core Demands of the Campaign The unity march centers around three key charters of demand prominently highlighted by the organizing committee:

• End to "Proxy War": Calling on the central government to halt what the committee characterizes as an ongoing proxy conflict in the region.

• Abrogation of the Suspension of Operations (SoO): Demanding the complete scrapping and revocation of the SoO agreement with armed insurgent groups.

• Resettlement of Displaced Civilians: Ensuring the safe, dignified, and immediate return of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) to their ancestral homes (IDP mayumda hanjalhallu).

The organizers have urged members from all sections of civil society and indigenous community organizations to participate peacefully in the march.