USLP organises mass rally to protest Indo-Myanmar border fencing

• DIMAPUR — As directed by the Eastern Nagaland People’s Organisation, the United Sangtam Likhum Pumji (USLP) has decided to organise a mass public rally on April 28 in Kiphire and Seyochung to protest the Indo-Myanmar border fencing and advocate for a Free Movement Regime (FMR) across Naga lands.
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• A press release on Saturday informed that this decision was taken during a consultative meeting held with USSC and AST at Kiphire on April 25.
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• Accordingly, the USLP has issued a request for all government offices, educational institutions, commercial establishments, and vehicles to cease operations from 6 am to 6 pm on April 28 in Kiphire and Seyochung, in support of the planned peaceful demonstration.
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• Exemptions have been made for the district administration, police, paramilitary forces, fire & emergency services, and medical emergencies.
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• The USLP stated that volunteers will be deployed throughout the town to ensure the rally remains peaceful. Strict action will be taken against any individuals who violate the directives, it warned.
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• Meanwhile, all educational institutions and businesses at Longkhim sub-division in Kiphire are slated to close on April 28 in support of the proposed mass public rally.
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• The USLP formally notified the additional deputy commissioner (ADC) of Longkhim regarding the planned closures via a letter submitted on Saturday.
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• It stated that as a sign of commitment to the cause, all educational institutions and business establishments within Longkhim sub-division have been directed to cease operations from 6 am to 6 pm on the specified date.

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