The United Naga Council (UNC), representing 21 Naga tribes in Manipur, has called for immediate intervention from the Centre and Prime Minister Narendra Modi regarding the alarming situation in Naga regions of the Northeastern State. This plea comes as tensions escalate between Naga and Kuki groups.

On June 27, 2026, UNC leaders addressed the media in New Delhi, explaining that their organization, together with the Naga Women’s Union and the All Naga Students’ Association, Manipur, had submitted a memorandum to the Prime Minister. This document demanded action against what they termed a “proxy war” being waged by armed Kuki factions against the Naga community.

Prominent Naga leaders, including Ng Lorho, Vareiyo Shatsang, and A.C. Thotso, participated in a press conference organized by the Delhi Solidarity Group. They emphasized that the memorandum urged the government to take decisive measures against Kuki extremist groups, which had previously signed the Suspension of Operations agreements with the Centre in 2008 but are now allegedly engaged in hostilities against the Nagas. This ongoing conflict, they argue, breaches the Framework Agreement established in August 2015 between the Centre and the National Socialist Council of Nagalim, raising significant concerns regarding India’s security along its frontiers.

The UNC specifically targeted the Kuki National Front-Presidential faction, identifying the Kuki National Army (Burma) as a continual aggressor in Naga territories bordering India and Myanmar. The council expressed that their delegation has been actively meeting with various stakeholders in Delhi, including political figures, civil society activists, and peace advocates, to highlight the plight of the Naga population in Manipur and advocate for urgent constitutional and political interventions.

Moreover, the UNC highlighted the vulnerability of the Nagas, who have recently found themselves embroiled in a wave of violence stemming from the Kuki-Meitei conflict that began in May 2023. They pointed out that the threats posed to Naga communities reflect a broader conspiracy aimed at undermining Naga autonomy and aspirations for peace. As stated by the UNC, there is a significant erosion of public confidence regarding the state and central governments’ capabilities to ensure safety and maintain order within Manipur.

In a heartbreaking turn of events, the UNC reported expectations regarding the release of six Naga individuals who were believed to be held by Kuki abductors, following the UNC and Naga People’s Organisation successfully securing the freedom of 14 Kuki hostages on June 9. However, the situation took a tragic turn when the six Naga civilians were found dead and mutilated shortly thereafter, prompting the UNC to demand an independent, time-bound investigation into the circumstances surrounding these events.

Furthermore, the UNC has underscored the need for robust security measures across all Naga-inhabited areas in Manipur, particularly in regions that have been subjected to threats, hostage situations, and armed conflicts.

Regarding territorial integrity, the UNC has pointed out that substantial portions of the current Kuki-dominated Kangpokpi district are actually ancestral lands of the Zeliangrong Naga community. They asserted that any form of violence or demographic intimidation in these vicinities demands serious attention concerning Naga security and their territorial rights. This Zeliangrong community encompasses three Naga ethnic groups — Zeme, Liangmai, and Rongmei, with the six deceased civilians identifying with the Liangmai community.