मणिपुर में पहली बार महिलाएं इतनी उग्र: दिन में रास्ते रोक कर धरना, रात में मशाल रैलियों से आंदोलन आगे बढ़ा रहीं

Meira Paibi is a major social movement and group of Meitei women.

Two children were killed in a rocket attack in Manipur on April 7. There were 3 deaths in the demonstrations. Protests have been going on since then. A complete bandh is in force from April 18 amid the unrest. Normal life is at a standstill.

Women are playing a key role in this entire movement, who are not only leading the demonstrations on the streets, but are also taking the movement forward by connecting people at the social level. This is probably the first time in the violence that has been going on in the state for three years, that women of the Meira Paibi group have come forward in such a fierce manner.

These women are blocking roads and protesting during the day. Neither the police nor anyone else can come out from there. At the same time, Mashal is leading the rallies at night. Reema, who was blocking the road in Imphal West, said that every area has its own clubs and Meera Paibi groups, which are strengthening the movement by joining other women.

A protesting woman said – It is challenging to manage the household, go to the movement and worry about livelihood, all three together. Despite this, it is my moral responsibility and I am balancing everything.

Meira Paibi has taken to the streets demanding restoration of peace in Manipur.

Preparation for mass movement

Due to continuous bandh, economic pressure is also increasing. Some women vendors have been forced to open shops in Khwairamband Ima Market. Anita Laurenbaum said that this does not mean that she is against the movement. She will join the movement after this work. – Civil organization ‘Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity’ has announced a large-scale agitation on 25 April.

Meira Paibi primarily plays a role in protecting human rights and maintaining law and order in conflict-affected areas.

‘Meira Paibi’ has been active for 46 years

This movement was formed in the 80s to deal with the problem of alcoholism and drugs. Even then patrolling was done with torches. – The objective was to promote a sense of community, so that people would work together to solve issues. The movement also took a strong stance against human rights violations and action under AFSPA. – Irom Sharmila has been the most notable face of this movement, whose movement drew the world’s attention towards Manipur.

Now understand what happened on 6-7 April…

2 children killed in bomb attack, then protesters attack CRPF camp

On April 6, militants hurled a bomb at a house late at night in Moirang Tronglaobi area in Manipur’s Bishnupur district. A 5-year-old boy and a six-month-old girl died in this. The police officer said that when the bomb exploded in the house, the children were sleeping with their mother in the bedroom.

After this the mob also attacked the CRPF camp 100 meters away from the incident site. In retaliatory firing, 2 were killed and 5 were injured. In view of the prevailing law and order situation, the Manipur government had suspended internet and mobile data services in Imphal West, Imphal East, Thoubal, Kakching and Bishnupur districts for 3 days.

President’s rule was imposed in Manipur for one year, later new CM became

Caste violence began in Manipur in May 2023 between the Meitei and Kuki-Jo communities. This continued till the early months of 2025. During the violence, incidents of arson, looting and murders took place in many areas. Thousands of people were displaced and forced to live in relief camps.

The then Chief Minister of Manipur N. Biren Singh resigned on February 9, 2025. Due to not being able to stop the violence that continued for more than two years, there was constant political pressure on him. After the resignation of Biren Singh, President’s rule was imposed in Manipur on 13 February. Later Y Khemchand Singh became the new CM.

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