Manipur witnessed 523 days of bandhs, shutdowns and economic blockades during the 1,225-day period from May 3, 2023, to September 8, 2026, according to official records of the State Home Department cited in recent reports.
The figures cover the period following the outbreak of violence in Manipur on May 3, 2023, and highlight the prolonged disruption to movement, economic activity, communication and everyday life across the State.
According to the records, 2026 recorded the highest number of days of bandhs, shutdowns and economic blockades during the period, with 225 days recorded up to September 8. This included 136 days of bandhs or shutdowns and 89 days of economic blockades.
The corresponding figures were 107 days in 2023, comprising 46 days of bandhs or shutdowns and 61 days of economic blockades; 113 days in 2024, including 63 days of bandhs or shutdowns and 50 days of economic blockades; and 78 days in 2025, comprising 49 days of bandhs or shutdowns and 29 days of economic blockades.
The records also show that internet services were suspended across the whole State or in parts of Manipur for 385 days between May 3, 2023, and April 4, 2026. In 2023 alone, internet services were suspended across the entire State for 218 days.
The same official records indicate that the entire State or one or more districts were under curfew for 261 days between May 3, 2023, and April 9, 2026.
The figures provide an overview of the extent of movement restrictions, shutdowns, blockades and communication disruptions experienced in Manipur during the period.
