Guwahati, July 11 -- The Manipur community has demanded for the creation of the Manipur Autonomous Council. They have urged with a formal appeal to the Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma. The appeal was routed through the District Commissioner of Cachar and emphasizes the historical, socio-cultural, linguistic, and political importance of the Manipuri population in the state.
According to the memorandum, the Manipuris-estimated to be around 5 lakh in population and spread across 325 villages-are one of the oldest and most culturally rich communities in Assam. The petitioners highlight their centuries-old presence, with historical ties to the Ahom Kingdom, particularly through the marriage alliance between Princess Kuranganayani of Manipur and Sw...