Stage set for Oct 31 rally
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, October 29 2026: All preparations have been made for the joint mass rally of indigenous peoples of both the valley and the hills scheduled on October 31, 2026 .

The rally being jointly organised by COCOMI, Joint Tribes Council Manipur (JTCM), Foothills Naga Coordination Committee (FNCC), Naga People's Union Imphal (NPUI) and Naga Humanitarian Aid Committee Manipur (NHACM) will voice four collective demands of the people; bring an end to Government of India's proxy war in Manipur, abrogate SoO agreement with Kuki militants, withdraw Assam Rifles from Manipur and resettle all IDPs .

Speaking to media persons at their office at Lamphelpat today, COCOMI convenor YK Dhiren said that the rally will be flagged off from Tiddim Ground, Kwakeithel at 11 am and it will end at THAU Ground, Thangmei-band where a public convention of all indigenous communities will be held.

The rally will pass through Keishampat, Wa-hengbam Leikai, Nagamapal and Khoyathong.

Saying that all preparations have been made for the historic rally, the COCOMI convenor appealed to all sections of people with the exception of those working at hospitals, other essential services and oil pumps to suspend their normal activities on October 31 and join the rally.

He further appealed to all indigenous communities to join the rally, send an unmistakable message of solidarity and exert strong pressure upon the Government of India vis-a-vis the four collective demands of the people.

He also reiterated the appeal to transport organisations to support the rally by helping in the transportation of rally participants.

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