Manipur: UNC calls for 6 hr shutdown in Naga areas for delay in justice to Oting’s victims

The United Naga Council (UNC) has called for a 6 hour “Total Shutdown” in all Naga areas in Manipur, starting from 6 AM till 12 noon on Republic Day, abstaining

The United Naga Council (UNC) has called for a 6 hour “Total Shutdown” in all Naga areas in Manipur, starting from 6 AM till 12 noon on Republic Day, abstaining from participating in the celebration as a part of their “Non-Cooperation Movement.”

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UNC, in a statement, said that the step was taken to demonstrate their resentment against the delay and frequent backtracking on the political settlement of the Indo-Naga Framework Agreement, even after the agreement was signed over 6 years ago, and also for not delivering justice to the victims of Nagaland’s Oting village till date.

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The Apex Naga body in Manipur has also asked the general public to enforce the proposed “Total Shutdown” on Republic Day. Moreover, Tribe Hohos, District Apex Organizations, Naga Frontal Organizations, and Regional Organizations have also requested that the directive be strictly enforced in their respective jurisdictions.

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