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Naga Groups Rally in Ukhrul Demanding Political Solution and Removal of Assam Rifles
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 05 Nov 2026, 04:40 PM
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Naga groups gathered in a massive rally in Ukhrul, Manipur, demanding a political resolution to the ongoing Manipur crisis and the removal of the Assam Rifles from the region.
On Saturday, thousands of Naga activists assembled in Ukhrul, a town in the northern part of Manipur, to stage a large-scale protest. The rally was organized by several Naga political and community groups, who called for a comprehensive political solution to the Manipur crisis.
Participants chanted slogans demanding the withdrawal of the Assam Rifles, a paramilitary force stationed in the area, which they say has exacerbated tensions. The protestors also urged the central government to engage in dialogue with all stakeholders to address long‑standing grievances.
Local authorities reported that the rally proceeded peacefully, with no incidents of violence. The event drew attention from both state and national media, highlighting the growing frustration among Naga communities over security and political representation issues.
The Naga leaders emphasized that their demands are aimed at fostering stability and ensuring that the region’s security forces operate with accountability and respect for local communities.
Participants chanted slogans demanding the withdrawal of the Assam Rifles, a paramilitary force stationed in the area, which they say has exacerbated tensions. The protestors also urged the central government to engage in dialogue with all stakeholders to address long‑standing grievances.
Local authorities reported that the rally proceeded peacefully, with no incidents of violence. The event drew attention from both state and national media, highlighting the growing frustration among Naga communities over security and political representation issues.
The Naga leaders emphasized that their demands are aimed at fostering stability and ensuring that the region’s security forces operate with accountability and respect for local communities.