Guwahati, June 18 -- Reported by Bit Irom

Imphal: Manipur on Thursday observed the 25th Great June Uprising Day, also known as Unity Day, commemorating the 18 people who lost their lives during the 2001 agitation over the state's territorial integrity.

Thousands of people, including members of civil society groups, student organisations, women's groups and families of the deceased, gathered at Kekrupat in Imphal, where the last rites of the 18 victims were performed 25 years ago. Floral tributes, traditional rituals and a ceremonial salute by Thang-Ta artistes marked the occasion.

The observance was organised by the Observation Committee of the 25th Great June Uprising-Unity Day 2026, comprising the United Committee Manipur (UCM) and t...