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Ukhrul residents demand end to Manipur ethnic violence, revoke ceasefire pact
Hundreds of residents marched through Manipur's Ukhrul district on Tuesday, calling for an end to ongoing ethnic tensions and seeking abrogation of a suspension of operations agreement. The demonstration was organised by Tangkhul Naga groups under the United Naga Council's coordination.
LSN India ·
A large gathering of residents in Ukhrul, a district in Manipur's hill region, staged a public rally to voice concerns over persistent ethnic strife that has affected the state. The demonstration was led by the Tangkhul Naga Long (TNL) and associated Tangkhul frontal organisations working under the United Naga Council (UNC) banner.
Participants used the occasion to press for resolution of longstanding communal tensions that have plagued the region. The rally's primary demand centred on withdrawing an existing suspension of operations (SoO) pact, which organisers argue has failed to address root causes of conflict or provide lasting peace to affected communities.
The Ukhrul rally reflects broader grievances across Manipur's hill districts, where ethnic communities have grappled with violence and displacement. The UNC, an umbrella body representing various Naga groups, has been instrumental in mobilising civil society responses to the ongoing crisis.
The demonstration underscores escalating frustration among residents over the efficacy of current peace mechanisms in the state. Whether the rally will prompt governmental reassessment of existing agreements remains unclear, though it signals intensifying pressure from civil society for substantive action on conflict resolution.