There were several reasons why women in Manipur protested near the Secretariat amid rumors of Chief Minister Biren quitting his post: 1. Dissatisfaction with the government: Many women in Manipur were discontented with the performance of the Chief Minister and his government. They were unhappy with the handling of various issues including governance, development projects, and women's safety. 2. Demand for change: The protesters believed that the Chief Minister's resignation would bring about a change in leadership and possibly improve the governance in the state. They demanded a more accountable and transparent government. 3. Concern for women's safety: Manipur, like many other states in India, has been grappling with issues of women's safety. The protesters were deeply concerned about incidents of violence against women and lack of proper action to address these issues by the government. 4. Voice against corruption: There were allegations of corruption against the Chief Minister and his government. The protesters used the opportunity to raise their voice against corruption and demand accountability from the government. Overall, the protest was a manifestation of the public's discontent with the government's performance and a call for change and better governance.