Thousands gathered in Imphal, Manipur, on Saturday, January 31, 2026, to demand that the state's territorial and administrative integrity remain intact. The 'Save Manipur' rally was led by the Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI), a group of Meitei civil organizations. The demonstration came amid ongoing ethnic violence between the Meiteis of Imphal Valley and the Kuki-Zo groups from the hills, which began in May 2023. The conflict has killed at least 260 people and displaced thousands. Presently, Manipur is under President’s Rule since February 2025. The rally route covered 5 km, from Tiddim ground to Thau ground. Participants raised slogans and held signs saying, "no compromise to Manipur's territorial and administrative integrity," "no attempts should be made to divide Manipur," and "resettle the IDPs to their home." People from various communities, including non-Manipuri Muslims and Nagas, joined the protest alongside Meiteis. Bidyaluxmi Oinam, a participant, said, "We are participating in this rally to reiterate our stand that Manipur's territorial and administrative integrity must not be broken at any cost. We cannot compromise on this." Another protester, Khagembam Surjit, remarked, "The land of Manipur was built by our forefathers, and not by illegal immigrants from Myanmar." Notably, Kukis share ethnic ties with the Chin people of Myanmar. Security was increased across Imphal to manage the rally and prevent any unrest.