India, Nov. 19 -- A civil body has urged people of Manipur to protest on November 21 against the upcoming Sangai festival, an event which is a fresh attempt to restore normalcy in the trouble-torn state.

Addressing media persons, convenor of the Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI), Khuraijam Athouba said the festival is "not meant for the people, but for some individuals' vested interest who can get financial gain for organising the festival".

The committee also urged the people to support the boycott of 'Sangai Festival' called by the internally displaced persons (IDPs). The government, however, urged everyone to extend their support for the festival.

Sangai festival, which started in the year 2010 is an annual calend...