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United Naga Council demands removal of Manipur Deputy CM Nemcha Kipgen after new violence
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 27 Sep 2026, 10:36 AM
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The United Naga Council has called for the ouster of Manipur Deputy Chief Minister Nemcha Kipgen following a fresh outbreak of violence in the state.
The United Naga Council, a prominent tribal organization in the northeast, issued a formal demand on Tuesday for the removal of Manipur Deputy Chief Minister Nemcha Kipgen. The call comes in the wake of renewed clashes that have erupted in the state's volatile border districts, leaving several people injured.
Council leaders said the violence reflects a failure of the state government to address long‑standing grievances of Naga communities. They argued that Kipgen, who holds the portfolio for tribal welfare, has not taken effective steps to restore peace or to engage with community leaders.
The demand was conveyed through a press statement that urged the Governor and the state cabinet to act swiftly. No official response from the Manipur government has been recorded yet, but the issue is expected to dominate the political discourse in the coming days.
Security forces have been deployed in the affected areas, and the administration has announced a review of its law‑and‑order strategy. Observers warn that the council's demand could heighten political tensions ahead of the upcoming state elections.
Council leaders said the violence reflects a failure of the state government to address long‑standing grievances of Naga communities. They argued that Kipgen, who holds the portfolio for tribal welfare, has not taken effective steps to restore peace or to engage with community leaders.
The demand was conveyed through a press statement that urged the Governor and the state cabinet to act swiftly. No official response from the Manipur government has been recorded yet, but the issue is expected to dominate the political discourse in the coming days.
Security forces have been deployed in the affected areas, and the administration has announced a review of its law‑and‑order strategy. Observers warn that the council's demand could heighten political tensions ahead of the upcoming state elections.