Manipur: UNC calls for 6 hr shutdown in Naga areas for delay in justice to Oting’s victims
First Published: 25th January, 2022 9:54 IST
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.”
Also Read: Tripura CM visits State Rifles camps, encourage troopers
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.
Also Read: Manipur Polls: National Peoples Party 1st candidate list out
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.
WATCH:
COMMENTS
TOPMOST STORY NOW
Live Lok Sabha Polls- Assam: BPF chief Hagrama Mohilary believes his run of good luck will continue
02nd May 2024Live Suspense continues over Rahul, Priyanka’s candidatures from Raebareli and Amethi; final decision today
02nd May 2024Live Meghalaya petrol bomb attacks: Asked DGP to ensure such incidents do not repeat, says Dy CM Prestone Tynsong
01st May 2024Live Petrol bombs the new weapon of violence in Meghalaya?
01st May 2024WE RECOMMEND
11 armed miscreants arrested in Manipur with huge cache of arms and ammo
The Manipur Police along with a team of Assam Rifles also conducted search operations and area domination in the fringe and vulnerable areas of the state.
01st May 202481.16% voter turnout recorded in repolling in 6 polling stations of Outer Manipur LS seat
No untoward incident was reported and voting, which commenced at 7 a.m., was held peacefully under tight security arrangements.
30th April 2024“Want to go home”: Victims of Manipur ethnic clashes as unrest completes a year in 3 days
The Internally Displaced People surviving in relief camps, dream of the day when they will be able to return home and rebuild their lives again.
30th April 2024Lok Sabha Polls 2024: Repolling underway in 6 polling stations in Ukhrul, Chingai, Karong of Outer Manipur seat
The polling stations include 20 Shangshak, 36, 41 and 50 Ukhrul, 14 Chingai and 33 Oinam.
30th April 2024Lok Sabha Polls 2024: ECI orders repolling at 6 polling stations in Outer Manipur on April 30
Chief Electoral Officer, Pradeep Kumar Jha further appealed to the voters of these polling stations to come out in large numbers to exercise their franchise
28th April 2024