UKRHUL: The Ukhrul-Kamjong Unit of the National People’s Party (NPP) held a consultative party meeting on Thursday at Kutshai Lodge in Ukhrul district headquarters, focusing on organisational strengthening and pressing security concerns in the region.
The meeting was attended by Lakpachui Siro, General Secretary (Admin), NPP Manipur, and Jason Jajo, President of the National People’s Party Scheduled Tribe (NPST) Front, along with senior party leaders and members of the NPP Youth Front (NPYF) and NPP Women Front (NPWF).
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According to sources within the party, the meeting deliberated on strategies to strengthen its organisational structure across the three Assembly constituencies in Ukhrul and Kamjong districts, with emphasis on grassroots mobilisation and improved coordination within party ranks.
The unit also raised serious concern over the reported presence of armed militants in Mongkot-Chepu and Shangkhai areas along the Ukhrul–Imphal stretch of National Highway-202. It urged both the State and Central governments to take immediate and decisive action, stating that such developments pose a threat to public safety and disrupt the daily lives of residents in the two districts.
The NPP unit maintained that the situation undermines fundamental rights guaranteed under Articles 19 and 21 of the Constitution, particularly the freedom of movement and the right to life and security.
Additionally, the unit called for a thorough and transparent investigation into the utilisation of funds allocated as monthly stipends to Kuki groups under the Suspension of Operations (SoO) agreement. Referring to reports that over Rs. 30 crore has been sought by the Manipur Home Department, the party stressed the need to ensure that such funds are not misused.
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It further demanded greater transparency in the disbursement mechanism and strict accountability in case of any irregularities, including the possible diversion of funds for procurement of arms and ammunition.
The NPP unit meeting called for stronger governance measures to address both organisational and security challenges in the hill districts.