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Manipur schools, colleges shut till Aug 22 over law and order
The Manipur government has ordered the closure of all schools, colleges, and higher education institutions across the state from Thursday, August 20, to Saturday, August 22, citing the prevailing law-and-order situation. The…
The Manipur government has ordered the closure of all schools, colleges, and higher education institutions across the state from Thursday, August 20, to Saturday, August 22, citing the prevailing law-and-order situation. The order was issued by the Education Department on Wednesday.
The closure applies to institutions affiliated with the Board of Secondary Education, Council of Higher Secondary Education, Central Board of Secondary Education, and other boards, as well as government, aided, and unaided colleges and universities. The order stated that the Governor of Manipur declared the closure in view of the law-and-order situation in the state.
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Manipur has seen heightened tension over the National Register of Citizens (NRC) issue, which has sparked protests and raised fears of ethnic polarisation. The closure gives authorities time to deploy security forces and prevent clashes. The next step is to watch whether the shutdown will be extended beyond August 22, and if the state government announces any dialogue or curfew measures. The situation mirrors earlier shutdowns in 2023 during ethnic violence, which led to prolonged disruptions.
Source: hindustantimes.com
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