According to reports, seven people, including a six-year old child, died after a chariot, which was being pulled by devotees as part of the celebrations, caught fire.

Jingjengataniko dakanio Manipur a•dokni manderang, Prime Minister Narendra Modi-ni maming ku•rangko on•jaengani gimin jegalanirangko dake, uni bimangkoba tarie so•aha.

While talking to media persons Rizorio Okram one of the protesters said Prime minister Narendra Modi is preaching the message of peace and harmony in the world while conveniently ignoring the fact that a part of his own country is burning for the last 49 days

In the sit-in protest, the protestors were seen holding placards and the tricolor during their protest at Saikul playground in the sub divisional headquarters from Tuesday noon till late afternoon.

The statement read, "We are deeply concerned about the continuing ethnic violence in Manipur between the Meitei community and the tribal Kuki and Zo communities. We demand an immediate halt to this violence that is causing large scale disruption of lives, livelihoods and properties and unleashing even more terror among people".

Rahul also said that an all-party delegation must be sent to the state to end this cycle of violence & restore peace.

At least 288 people lost their lives and over 1,000 people were injured in an accident involving three trains at Balasore's Bahanaga Bazaar railway station in Odisha on Friday night