Imphal, Sept. 2 -- Manipur University (MU) issued a notification directing all sections and departments of the institution to use Hindi in official noting and drafting.

Notably, the underground outfits in Manipur, like the People's Liberation Army (PLA), have banned the use of Hindi in official works to resist the cultural influence of mainland India and to protest the perceived "Indianization" of the local culture.

The notification, signed by the MU Registrar M Premjit Singh, states that the decision was taken during a meeting of the Official Language Implementation Committee held recently.

There would be a mandatory inspection quarterly to review the implementation and usage of Hindi across the University's sections and departments....