Hundreds of Manipur police commandos protested against the abduction and assault of an additional SP and the indiscriminate firing by unidentified gunmen. The officers demanded swift action against the attackers, and Manipur CM N Biren Singh presented a vote-on-account, anticipating a tax loss of around Rs 800 crore due to the state’s unrest.
Manipur CM N Biren Singh has presented a vote-on-account, delaying the state’s full budget until the Union budget is passed, due to ongoing unrest. Singh acknowledged the risk of a tax loss of approximately Rs 800 crore during the current year. This step is taken to ensure better coordination with the central government as the state’s fiscal capacity continues to be affected by the unrest.