Imphal, May 20 -- The Republican Party of India (Athawale) Manipur State Unit has called for the formation of an inquiry committee following a controversial incident involving journalists en route to cover the 5th edition of the Shirui Lily Festival in Ukhrul district.

According to reports, a group of state-sponsored journalists was allegedly instructed by personnel from the central army's Mahar Regiment to cover the "Manipur State Transport" signage on their official bus at Gwaltabi along the Imphal-Ukhrul road.

Addressing media persons in Imphal on Tuesday, RPI (A) Manipur state president Maheswor Thounaojam condemned the directive, calling it "anti-national" and an insult to the people of Manipur. He questioned the authority of centr...