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The largest freshwater lake in northeastern India, Loktak Lake is known for its numerous phumdis, or floating islands with vegetation.
Manipur became a constituent state of the Indian union on January 21, 1972.12
Prior to achieving full statehood, the region underwent several administrative changes following its merger with India in 1949. It was initially designated as a "Part C" state, later becoming a union territory in 1956.12