UNC Temporarily Suspends 48-Hour Bandh Following Invitation for Tripartite Talks on 7 District Rollback

Ukhrul: The United Naga Council (UNC) has announced that it has temporarily suspended its proposed total bandh in Naga areas “on receipt of an official invitation for Tripartite Talk on the issue of District Roll Back amongst the Government of India, Govt of Manipur and the United Naga Council on October 11, 2024 at New Delhi.”

In a press statement issued on Wednesday, the apex body of the Naga tribes in Manipur said that the temporary suspension of the proposed 48-hour total bandh is in response “at the request of the Representative of the MHA, Gol and Security Advisor, Northeast.

The total bandh called by the UNC in Naga areas was do to begin, effective from the midnight of October 3, 2024.

“Whilst acknowledging the unflinching support and cooperation from the constituent units, subordinate bodies, various Naga frontal organizations, and the Naga populace in general are requested to remain steadfast and be prepared for any course of action until our demand is met,” said the UNC.

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The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) had agreed to resume the long-pending tripartite talks with the United Naga Council, following a memorandum submitted by the council on September 11, 2024. The talks will involve the Government of India, the Government of Manipur, and the UNC, addressing key issues, including the demand for the rollback of district boundaries in the state.

In a letter dated September 30, 2024, the MHA officially communicated to the Chief Secretary of Manipur about the resumption of these discussions. A.K. Mishra, Advisor for the Northeast, has been appointed to represent the Ministry of Home Affairs in the talks.

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