Dimapur, September 18: The United Naga Council today said the economic blockade on a number of national highways in Manipur would be temporarily suspended, according to a news report in Dimapur based Morung Express today.
The UNC said the decision was taken in the backdrop of “commencement of a serious process with the Government of India for securing an alternative arrangement for the Nagas in Manipur and to create a congenial atmosphere.†“The resumption of agitation programmes would depend on the progress made in the process underway,†a note from the UNC’s publicity wing informed.
The United Naga Council expresses gratitude to the public for the cooperation and support given towards the enforcement of the economic blockade.
