Protests Over Non-Muslim Appointees to Manipur Waqf Board

IMPHAL, August 22, 2026: On August 21, 2026, members of the Manipuri Muslim (Pangal) community held demonstrations in Manipur's Thoubal district — marching from Usoipokpi to Lilong Bazar — to protest the government's appointment of non-Muslim members to the reconstituted 8th Manipur Waqf Board . The dispute centers on the inclusion of non-Muslim appointees, such as BJP Manipur State President and…