The Tribal Youth Council Manipur (TYCM), Council Headquarters, has expressed serious concern over reports that the Imphal–Saikul Road Joint Development Committee (ISRJDC) has announced an indefinite shutdown of the Imphal–Saikul road stretch from midnight of December 24, 2025.
In a statement, TYCM-CHQ strongly appealed to the ISRJDC to withdraw the proposed indefinite bandh, citing the observance of Christmas 2025 and the New Year 2026. The council suggested that the shutdown be rescheduled after January 5, 2026, to avoid inconvenience to the public.
The TYCM noted that during the festive season, people from various communities, including non-Christians, travel extensively to participate in celebrations. Church leaders and members also move between villages and Imphal for essential preparations, including procurement of goods and materials for Christmas and New Year programmes.
The council warned that any disruption of movement during this period could cause serious difficulties for the general public. TYCM-CHQ further cautioned that the parties responsible for imposing the bandh would be held solely accountable for any unwanted incidents arising from the disruption of movement during the festive season.