Ukhrul, September 8: A wide spectrum of Naga District apex bodies across Manipur hills have declared full support for the United Naga Council’s (UNC) “trade embargo”, which began from midnight of September 8, 2025, throughout all Naga-inhabited areas.
In Senapati, the Naga People’s Organisation (NPO), Senapati District Women Association (SDWA), and Senapati District Students’ Association (SDSA) said the embargo opposes the abrogation of the Free Movement Regime (FMR) and border fencing “across Naga homeland.” They noted that despite repeated representations since January 19, 2024, the Government of India’s “indifferent attitude” has compelled “stringent agitation.” The three apex bodies directed the public to strictly observe the embargo, allowing no exemption unless cleared by the UNC.
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From Chandel, the Chandel Naga People’s Organisation (CNPO), Eleven Naga Tribe Hohos, Naga Students’ Union Chandel, Naga Chiefs’ Association Chandel, Tribe Women Unions, and sector units jointly endorsed the action, calling it a protest against measures that “threaten Naga rights, identity, and ancestral territories.” They urged stakeholders and the public to cooperate and support the movement “until the voices of the Naga people are addressed.”
Separately, the Joint Tribes Council (JTC), Joint Tribes Women Association (JTWA), and Joint Tribes Students Association (JTSA) also declared full support, citing opposition to the abrogation of the FMR and fencing that “threatens to divide the Naga people.” They recalled that the UNC had pursued memoranda, rallies, and democratic initiatives since January 2024 without a meaningful response.
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The embargo, endorsed across districts, will be enforced by local apex bodies with strict adherence expected from the public.
The Tangkhal Naga Long, TNAL, TKS, TMNL, TSL, and all four frontal units from the north, east, west and south from Ukhrul and Kamjong districts have also has supported the move.