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Manipur CM says bandhs, blockades cut daily tax revenue

2026-10-07 · 1 source · Economic Times India

In short

Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh said bandhs and blockades are costing the state Rs 25-30 crore in tax revenue every day.

He urged people to use dialogue instead of protests. The report does not say which blockade he meant or how the loss estimate was worked out.

What the reporting says

Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh said bandhs and blockades are costing the state Rs 25-30 crore in tax revenue every day. The publisher-supplied summary says he urged dialogue instead of protests and stressed peaceful coexistence, citing Manipur’s historical ties with neighboring regions, especially Assam. The reporting does not state which bandh or blockade is involved or how the estimate was calculated.

Why it matters

Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh said bandhs and blockades are costing the state Rs 25-30 crore in tax revenue every day. The summary says he pushed for dialogue instead of protests and linked stability to development and prosperity. The reporting does not identify the specific protest actions, timing, or methodology behind the estimate.

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