Over 1 lakh rally with call to end 'proxy war', abrogate SoO pact
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, October 31 2026: Over one lakh people took out a mammoth rally at Imphal today, calling for an end to the Government of India's alleged proxy war in Manipur.

The mammoth rally participated by people from both the hills and the valley was followed by a huge public convention where several resolutions were adopted including resignation of the incumbent Government if it is unwilling or incapable of removing Nemcha Kipen from the post of Deputy Chief Minister.

Over 1 lakh rally with call to end 'proxy war', abrogate SoO pact

The rally held under the banner "Mass Uprising Against Govt of India's Proxy War in Manipur" was jointly organised by the Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI), Joint Tribes Council (JTC), Foothills Naga Coordination Committee (FNCC), Naga People Union Imphal (NPUI), Naga Humanitarian Aid Committee Manipur (NHACM) and Manipur Naga Youth Organisation (MNYO), and it was endorsed by the United Naga Council (UNC) .

Similar mass rallies were taken out at different hill district headquarters, pressing for the same demands.

The rally held at Imphal was flagged off from Tiddim Ground, Kwakeithel at 11 am .

The rally passed through Kwakeithel, Keishampat, Wahengbam Leikai and Nagamapal before winding up at THAU Ground, Thangmeiband.

A sea of people marching in unending waves marched through this route and shouted several slogans in unison like "Hill people and plain people are one", "Long Live Manipur", "Nemcha Kipgen down, down", "Wife of a terrorist cannot be a ruler" and "Contain Kuki narco-terrorists" .

They also carried placards and festoons which read as "Stop Government of India's proxy war in Manipur immediately", "Abrogate SoO agreement", "Award exemplary punishment to all the terrorists involved in butchering six Nagas from Konsakhul", "Save Manipur", "Resettle IDPs" etc , Throughout the rally, Manipur Police and Central security forces took up strong security measures so as to avert any untoward incident.

After arriving at THAU Ground, the protesters held a huge public convention and adopted several resolutions.

The resolutions adopted at the historic rally are as follows;

1.Immediate cessation of the Govt of India's proxy war and its support to narco-terrorism

The first resolution said, "We demand the immediate cessation of all forms of proxy warfare, armed aggression, narco-terrorism and violence perpetrated against the indigenous people of Manipur.

The Government of India must take decisive and impartial action against all armed groups and networks involved in such activities and ensure the protection of the lives, properties and security of every community" .

2.Non-Extension of the Suspension of Operations (SoO) Agreement

It said that the Suspension of Operations (SoO) Agreement with Kuki narco-terrorist armed groups which expired on September 24, 2026, shall not be extended under any circumstances.

All designated SoO camps must be dismantled, and all weapons held under the arrangement must be accounted for in accordance with applicable law.

The Government of India must ensure strict accountability for violations of the SoO ground rules.

3.Safe return, resettlement and rehabilitation of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs)

"We demand the immediate, safe, dignified and permanent resettlement of all Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) who have been uprooted from their homes since May 3, 2023 and continue to live in relief camps, temporary shelters and other places of displacement.

"The Government must ensure adequate security, restoration of properties, rehabilitation of livelihoods, essential public services and all necessary assistance to enable the displaced families to return to their respective homes and localities without fear or intimidation", read the third resolution.

4.Removal of the Assam Rifles and establishment of neutral and effective border management

It said that the responsibility of guarding the international border be entrusted to a neutral, professionally trained and accountable border security force, replacing the existing arrangement under the Assam Rifles.

Border management must be strengthened to prevent illegal infiltration, cross-border movement of armed elements, trafficking and other transnational criminal activities, it said.

5.Updation of the National Register of Citizens (NRC)

This resolution was expounded as "We demand the updation of the National Register of Citizens (NRC), with 1951 as the foundational reference year, through a lawful, transparent and verifiable process to identify genuine citizens and detect illegal immigration.

Appropriate legal measures must be taken to prevent illegal immigrants from unlawfully settling in Manipur to safeguard the demographic, cultural and economic integrity of the State" .

6.Political Accountability

"We demand the immediate removal of Deputy Chief Minister Nemcha Kipgen from the Cabinet, failing which the people demand the resignation of the present Government", read the final resolution.

The public meeting further resolved to submit these resolutions to the Government of India and the State Government and urge the authorities to initiate necessary steps immediately in order to translate the resolutions into action.

Similar mass rallies demanding an end to the Govt of India's proxy war in Manipur were taken out at Senapati, Ukhrul, Chandel, Tameng-long and Noney under the aegis of the UNC.

The public convention held at THAU Ground was attended by JTC convenor Merajao Inka, FNCC convenor Ng Akhui, NPUI president M Ngaranmi, NHACM convenor Amana Thaimei, COCOMI convenor YK Dhiren, retired IAS officer RK Nimai, retired District and Session Judge A Noutuneshwari and Moirang College Principal Dr Raheijuddin as presidium members.