UKHRUL: The Naga Village Chiefs/Headmen Federation South (NVCHFS) has endorsed the United Naga Council’s (UNC) call for support of the mega rally organised by the Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI) in Imphal on October 31.
The endorsement was made during the first Federal Assembly-cum-Seminar of the NVCHFS held in Chandel on Thursday, where the House deliberated on pressing political and social issues affecting Manipur, particularly those concerning the security, livelihood and everyday lives of its people.
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According to the NVCHFS Media Cell, the Assembly endorsed the UNC circular dated October 27, which called for support of the COCOMI rally and urged people to organise rallies in every district to press for various demands.
The Assembly also called for the abrogation of the Suspension of Operations (SoO) agreement with Kuki militant groups, an end to what it termed a proxy war in Manipur, and concerted efforts to restore lasting peace, security and stability in the state.
It further demanded the withdrawal of Assam Rifles from border areas and their replacement with the Border Security Force (BSF).
The Assembly also endorsed the declaration on the sacredness and significance of Naga village institutions made by Th. Muivah, ato kilonser of the GPRN, on June 29, 2026.
Reaffirming the historical and customary significance of these institutions, the Assembly recognised Naga village chiefs as the supreme guardians of ancestral land, traditional heritage, customary laws and natural resources. It stressed the need to preserve and strengthen these institutions as essential pillars of Naga identity, customary governance and the protection of ancestral rights.
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The first Federal Assembly-cum-Seminar concluded with a renewed commitment to strengthening the traditional authority of Naga village chiefs and headmen, safeguarding ancestral land and resources, upholding customary laws and protecting the constitutional rights of Naga villages.
The Assembly also called upon all concerned to respect the historical legacy and traditional institutions of the Naga people and address prevailing political and social challenges through meaningful engagement, mutual respect and a commitment to lasting peace.
