The Assam government on Thursday proposed to make ‘Manipuri’ as the Associate official Language in three districts of Barak Valley along with Hojai in the central part of the state.

The Assam Cabinet has recognised Manipuri as an associate official language in four districts of the state. The cabinet has given its nod to approve the Assam Official Language (Amendment) Bill, 2024 which seeks to recognise Manipuri as an associate official language in Cachar, Karimganj, Hailakandi and Hojai districts in the Barak valley.

Manipuri brides looks no less then a doll in the traditional Manipuri costume of Potloi- a highly decorated red-coloured cylindrical skirt made of thick fabric and a traditional dark green blouse embellished with jewellery.

The Indian Army has expressed concerns on women activists in Manipur deliberately blocking their routes and interfering in Operations of Security Forces.