Kolkata, Nov 22 (PTI) Transgender Manipur social activist Malem Thongam, who embarked on a 3,000 km journey on a cycle from Delhi, reached West Bengal after crossing several states to spread the message of peace that her state badly needs after ethnic violence rocked it since 2023.

Thongam began her journey on October 2 and pedalled across Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. She will pass through Assam, Nagaland and finally Manipur, her home state.

Humanity should prevail over differences in religion, caste, community and ethnicity, she told PTI on Saturday. Show Full Article

“I stand before you as a Manipur-transgender activist, a survivor and a seeker of peace. On October 2, 2025, I began a 3,000 km journey from Qutub Minar, cycling across India for Manipur’s peace, said Thongam.

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