Manipur School Holiday: Schools, Colleges To Remain Shut for 3 Days From August 20 Amid Law and Order Situation
The Manipur government has announced a three-day shutdown of educational institutions from August 20 to 22 amid the prevailing law-and-order situation. The closure comes as a 48-hour bandh called by the JFD, demanding NRC updation before Census, continues, with roads blocked and effigies of top ministers burnt in Imphal.
The Manipur government on Wednesday, August 19, announced a shutdown of educational institutions across the state for three days starting August 20, citing the prevailing "law-and-order situation." The move comes on the second day of a 48-hour general strike called by the Campaign for Just and Fair Delimitation (JFD), which is demanding updation of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) before the Census exercise is held in the state, according to PTI.
Order Details
An order issued by the state Education Department said, "In view of the prevailing law-and-order situation in the state, the Governor of Manipur declares the closure of all schools as may be affiliated to the Board of Secondary Education, the Council of Higher Secondary Education, the Central Board of Secondary Education or otherwise; colleges and higher education institutes, including universities; falling under government, aided or unaided sectors, from August 20 to August 22." Chamoli Stray Dog Menace: 10 Schools To Remain Closed Till August 23, Online Classes To Continue.
The closure covers all government, aided and unaided educational institutions in the state, from schools up to universities.
Bandh Disrupts Census Training, Blocks Roads
During the strike, demonstrators burnt effigies of politicians and took out rallies in several parts of Manipur's valley districts. Bandh supporters burnt effigies of Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh and Home Minister Govindas Konthoujam, while seeking an interim stay on the conduct of the census until internally displaced persons (IDPs) return to their native places. Abhijeet Dipke Launches 'School Thik Karo' Campaign for Rural Schools; Here's Why .
Several others rallied at Singjamei in Imphal West district and marched for approximately 2 km to push for their demands. Roads remained blocked at several locations in Imphal West, Imphal East, Bishnupur and Thoubal districts, with bandh supporters not letting private vehicles and even security forces pass.
A census training programme scheduled for supervisors, enumerators and field trainers was also scrapped in Thoubal district, officials told PTI.
JFD Announces Office Boycott
The JFD also declared a boycott of all government offices from Thursday as part of its ongoing agitation, according to the news agency.
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