{
  "id": 18306372,
  "title": "Manipur: Naga Groups Take To Streets, Demand SoO Pact Scrapping & Nemcha Kipgen's Removal",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/manipur-naga-groups-take-to-streets-demand-soo-pact-scrapping-nemcha",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-05T12:18:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/india/manipur-naga-groups-take-to-streets-demand-soo-pact-scrapping-nemcha-kipgens-removal"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Imphal, Manipur - Hundreds gathered in Ukhrul district's main town on Thursday, protesting ethnic unrest in the state and demanding the repeal of the Suspension of Operations (SoO) pact with militant groups and the removal of Deputy Chief Minister Nemcha Kipgen. The protestors, comprising women and the elderly, carried signs demanding the SoO agreement's abolition, labeling Kuki militants as terrorists, and calling for Kipgen's dismissal. Kipgen hails from the Kuki community.\n\nThe SoO pact, a trilateral agreement between the Centre, Manipur government, and numerous Kuki and Zomi militant factions, is at the heart of the demonstrators' grievances. They also called for resolving the political crisis, evacuating Assam Rifles from Naga-populated regions, and halting the 'proxy war' in Manipur.\n\nAdditional demands included resolving the political crisis in Manipur, removing Assam Rifles from Naga-dominated areas, and halting the 'proxy war' in the region. The rally, organized by Tangkhul Naga Long (TNL) and Tangkhul front organizations under the United Naga Council (UNC), echoed similar protests in Kamjong district.\n\nSince February, ethnic clashes between Kuki and Naga communities have claimed over 50 lives and left numerous houses in ruins across Tamenglong, Noney, Kamjong, Ukhrul, and Kangpokpi districts. The state previously witnessed inter-community violence between Imphal Valley's Meiteis and hill Kukis, resulting in over 300 deaths, 49 unaccounted for, and thousands rendered homeless.",
  "summary": "Imphal : Hundreds of people took out a rally in Manipur's Ukhrul district on Thursday seeking an end to the ethnic strife in the state, abrogation of the Suspension of Operations (SoO) pact with militant outfits and removal of Deputy Chief Minister Nemcha Kipgen. During the 'People's Rally' in Ukhrul district headquarters, demonstrators, which included women and the elderly, held placards that…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}