Invoking Ancient Kangla Traditions, Federation of Haomee Calls for Statewide Noise Protest in Manipur
KRC TIMES Manipur Bureau
The Federation of Haomee (FoH) has called upon residents across the hill and valley districts of Manipur to stage a 30-minute mass noise protest on Friday, October 23, 2026, to voice public anger and frustration over the prolonged unrest in the state.
Scheduled to take place from 7:30 PM to 8:00 PM, the demonstration urges citizens to make noise using whatever means are available—including shouting, banging utensils, and honking vehicle horns—as a collective expression of resentment over the prevailing security and humanitarian situation.
In a video message circulated widely on social media, the civil society organisation appealed for mass participation across the state. Drawing on historical symbolism, the video depicts a traditional, ancient method of public proclamation conducted from the iconic western gate of the historic Kangla Fort in Imphal to summon the public to action.
According to the Federation, the demonstration aims to draw global and national attention to the plight of the state, which has been grappling with violent conflict since May 3, 2023. The organisation highlighted that hundreds of lives have been lost, several people remain missing, and tens of thousands of displaced citizens continue to languish in relief camps after their homes were torched.
Alongside the call for the half-hour uproar, the Federation of Haomee issued several supplementary appeals to the public:
- Suspension of Festivities: Residents have been urged to refrain from holding any celebrations or festivities between 6:30 PM and 8:30 PM on October 23.
- Digital Documentation: The organisation requested participants to record videos of the noise protest in their respective localities and upload the clips to social media platforms like Facebook and WhatsApp to amplify the message.
- Policy Demands: Reasserting its stance against any separate administration in Manipur, the body also criticized political parties for prioritizing upcoming elections over resolving the conflict and implementing the National Register of Citizens (NRC).
Despite repeated administrative assurances and security measures over the past three years, lasting normalcy and civilian safety remain major concerns in public discourse, prompting civil society groups to renew calls for mass mobilisation.
