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Manipur CM Khemchand Singh appeals against bandhs; says shutdowns hurt poor, students
Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh appealed to civil society organisations and other stakeholders to refrain from calling bandhs and general strikes, saying frequent shutdowns severely affect daily-wage earners, students and vulnerable…




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