UPF-Zomi, ITLf clarify
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, July 02 2023:
Referring to media reports regarding lifting of blockade along NH-2 by United People's Front (UPF) and Kuki National Organisation (KNO), the United People's Front-Zomi (UPF-Zomi) comprising ZRO/ZRA, HPC (D), ZRF and ZDV has clarified that it is not a party to lifting the blockade.
In a release, UPF information and publicity wing informed that it never imposed blockade on National Highway (NH)-2 and for that matter on any national and state highways.
"The decision of lifting the blockade does not fall under the authority of the UPF and KNO and would like to clarify that it is the people's movement and the people are the legitimate authority in making such call," it stated.
On the other hand, Indigenous Tribal Leaders' Forum (ITLF) said it was neither consulted with nor endorsed the move to lift the blockade at Kangui (Kangpokpi) as announced by UPF and KNF.