CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Continuing that the cause of the agitation was the inclusion of the clause “Without Territorial Limit” in the ceasefire agreement, Norendro maintained that 18 Manipuris were gunned down by the security forces on June 18, 2001.

Detailed explanation-2: -Q. Which Indian state/UT has observed Great June Uprising Day? Notes: The 19th Great June Uprising Day was observed in the capital of Manipur, Imphal and other places of the state. On June 14, 2001, the Union government signed the amended ceasefire agreement inserting the words “without territorial limits”.

Detailed explanation-3: -The 21st The Great June Uprising Unity Day 2022 is being observed in Manipur in commemoration of the 18 martyred souls who laid down their lives during an agitation to save Manipur territory in June 2001. The day is observed under the theme “Let Manipur live and grow together” at Kekrupat in Imphal.

Detailed explanation-4: -The 19th Great June Uprising Day was observed on 18th June at Kekrupat, Manipur. The day is being observed every year on 18 June to pay tribute and respect to 18 persons who lost their lives in June, 2001 to protect the territorial integrity of Manipur.