05/01/2026
A mass rally of approximately 3,000 participants was held in Silchar today, the 5th of January 2026 under the aegis of the Manipuri Autonomous Council Demand Co-ordination Committee (MACCOCOM), Assam, demanding the creation of a Manipuri Autonomous Council in Assam.
The rally commenced from the premises of Bir Tikendrajit ME School, Itkhola Manipuri Para, Silchar, and proceeded towards the District Commissioner’s Office via Police Ground, Central Road, and Club Road.
After submitting a memorandum addressed to the Honourable Chief Minister of Assam through Sri Aayush Garg, District Commissioner, Cachar, the participants returned to the starting point, where a public meeting was held.
The Chairman of MACCOCOM K. Shantee Kumar Singh addressed the gathering and highlighted the need for the formation of a Manipuri Autonomous Council to protect the identity, cultural and linguistic heritage, and constitutional rights including land rights of the Manipuri people residing in Assam.
The rally was conducted democratically, peacefully, and in a highly disciplined manner reflecting the collective resolve and unity of the participants and conducted successfully without any untoward incident.