Imphal | The Apex Committee of Meitei Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Manipur has announced a mass rally on November 22, demanding the safe return and rehabilitation of families displaced by the ongoing crisis in the state. The rally will be held under the theme “Eikhoi Eikhoigi Yumda Hanjinjarage” (We Want to Return to Our Homes) and is scheduled to begin at THAU Ground before proceeding towards Khuman Lampak in Imphal.

Announcing the programme on Thursday, committee representatives said the demonstration aims to draw public and administrative attention to the prolonged displacement of thousands of families and the hardships they continue to face.

The organisers said the rally would highlight the frustration among displaced residents over the uncertainty surrounding their return, rehabilitation and long-term security. The programme is being organised jointly by an umbrella body representing conflict-affected communities and victim groups from different parts of Manipur.

The participating organisations include CMUC Churachandpur, Meitei Council Moreh, Torbung GP Victim Committee, Apex Committee of Victim Villagers of Imphal East, Committee on Protection of Meitei Victims, Kangpokpi Meitei Union and the Mandop Yumpham Relief Camp.

According to the organisers, the participating committees have come together to bring the grievances and demands of displaced residents from multiple districts onto a common platform.

They have appealed to members of the public to extend moral support and solidarity to the November 22 demonstration, urging people to stand with families who remain unable to return to their homes.

Thousands continue to face displacement

The announcement comes against the backdrop of the ethnic violence that erupted in Manipur in May 2023, forcing thousands of people to leave their homes and seek shelter in relief camps and temporary accommodations.

More than three years after the violence began, many displaced families are still unable to return to their original settlements. Rehabilitation and resettlement measures remain underway, while concerns over security and the conditions necessary for a safe return continue to persist.

For the displaced families, the demand extends beyond temporary relief and shelter to include permanent rehabilitation, security guarantees and the restoration of normal life.

The November 22 rally is expected to provide a common platform for affected communities to reiterate these demands and press the authorities to address their prolonged displacement.

Rally details

” Date: November 22, 2026

” Starting point: THAU Ground, Imphal

” Route: Towards Khuman Lampak

” Main demand: Safe return, rehabilitation and security for displaced families

” Theme: “Eikhoi Eikhoigi Yumda Hanjinjarage” (We Want to Return to Our Homes)