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Manipur MLA Calls for 'Operation Manipur' to Disarm Illegal Armed Groups and Abolish SoO Pact
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 23 Oct 2026, 01:48 AM
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An MLA from Manipur has urged the state Governor to launch 'Operation Manipur', targeting illegal armed groups and seeking to scrap the State of Origin (SoO) pact.
A member of the Manipur Legislative Assembly has formally requested the Governor to initiate a security operation named "Operation Manipur" aimed at disarming illegal armed groups operating within the state.
The MLA’s appeal comes amid growing concerns over the presence of insurgent factions that have been accused of destabilising local communities and disrupting law and order.
In addition to the disarmament drive, the MLA has called for the scrapping of the State of Origin (SoO) pact, arguing that the agreement has failed to curb the influx of armed elements and has instead created loopholes for illicit activities.
The proposal has sparked debate among political leaders and security officials, who are weighing the feasibility of a large‑scale operation and the implications of revoking the SoO agreement.
The MLA’s appeal comes amid growing concerns over the presence of insurgent factions that have been accused of destabilising local communities and disrupting law and order.
In addition to the disarmament drive, the MLA has called for the scrapping of the State of Origin (SoO) pact, arguing that the agreement has failed to curb the influx of armed elements and has instead created loopholes for illicit activities.
The proposal has sparked debate among political leaders and security officials, who are weighing the feasibility of a large‑scale operation and the implications of revoking the SoO agreement.