Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Naga Groups Issue Ultimatum to Centre Over Border Fencing, FMR
Some Naga groups are upset with the Indian government.
They are angry about the ending of a special agreement that let people cross the border with Myanmar freely.
They also don't like the government building a fence along the border.
The Naga groups are worried because they have families and connections on both sides of the border.
They are asking the government to stop the fence and bring back the old rules.
If the government doesn't listen, the Naga groups say they will start protesting again.
Naga organizations issued a 20-day ultimatum to the Centre regarding border issues.
The ultimatum demands the revocation of the order ending the Free Movement Regime (FMR) with Myanmar.
The Naga groups also seek an immediate halt to border fencing along the India-Myanmar border.
The organizations are demanding a meaningful dialogue with Naga civil societies.
They warn of renewed protests if their demands are not met.
- Who
- Four leading Manipur-based Naga organizations.
- What
- Ultimatum to the Centre regarding border issues.
- When
- The ultimatum was issued on Tuesday.
- Where
- Along the India-Myanmar border, particularly in Manipur.
- Why
- To address concerns over the abrogation of the Free Movement Regime and border fencing.
Naga Organizations' Perspective
Government's Perspective
Violation of Rights vs. National Security
Naga Organizations' Perspective
The FMR and border fencing are seen as a violation of indigenous rights.
Government's Perspective
The government views these measures as necessary for national security and to curb illegal activities.
Severed Ties vs. Control of Illegal Activities
Naga Organizations' Perspective
These measures sever ties with kin across the border.
Government's Perspective
The measures are necessary to control illegal immigration and smuggling
- Organizations Involved
- United Naga Council (UNC), All Naga Students’ Association, Manipur (ANSAM), Naga Women’s Union (NWU), and Naga Peoples Movement for Human Rights-South (NPMHR-S)
- Demand
- Revocation of FMR abrogation and halt to border fencing
- Deadline
- 20-day ultimatum
- Affected Area (Fencing)
- 80km stretch in Tengnoupal and Chandel districts of Manipur
- FMR Details
- Allowed travel up to 16km, now reduced to 10km since December 24, 2024
- Reason for Fencing (as per the government)
- Security, arms smuggling, and illegal immigration