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Curfew imposed, internet service suspended as stir against Citizenship Bill intensifies in Manipur

Imphal, Feb 12 (UNI) Internet services were suspended and prohibitory orders were issued in Imphal since last midnight, ordering all to remain indoors as protestors against the stir opposing Citizenship Bill decided to fight till the end.
Most students were preparing to hand out their Hindi text books to the Governor and the Chief Minister as a mark of protest and the MANPAC the apex body of those against Citizenship Bill decided to observed today, February 12, 2019 as the 'North East Peoples Doomsday in India'.
There was confusion as SIM based internet services were suspended. Sounds of protests, raising of slogans against BJP and burning of effigies of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh were seen in many areas.
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