Manipur's Nagas hold rallies to press for successful conclusion of peace talks
The Hindu
Thousands of Nagas of Manipur on August 9 took out rallies in areas inhabited by them to press for the successful conclusion of peace talks between the Centre and Naga groups based on the Framework Agreement.
Thousands of Nagas of Manipur on August 9 took out rallies in areas inhabited by them to press for the successful conclusion of peace talks between the Centre and Naga groups based on the Framework Agreement.
The protesters also demanded that separate administration for any other community must not infringe upon Naga-inhabited areas.
Rallies were brought out in the district headquarters of Tamenglong, Senapati, Ukhrul and Chandel amid tight security.
The United Naga Council (UNC), the apex civic body of Naga tribes in Manipur, called for the rallies in the Naga-inhabited areas.
In Tamenglong, the home of Zeliangrong Naga tribe, a rally started at Jadonang Park and proceeded through more than 3-km-long stretch and will end at Apollo Ground.
"We will submit a memorandum addressed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi through the deputy commissioner," Anthony Gangmei, one of the participants, told PTI.
In Ukhrul, the home of Tangkhul Naga tribe, a rally began at Mission Ground and proceeded for more than 3 km before converging at Mini Secretariat.
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