A crucial tripartite meeting involving the Government of India (GoI), the Government of Manipur (GoM), and the United Naga Council (UNC) was held today at the Senapati District Headquarters to discuss the contentious issue of the creation of seven new districts in Manipur.

The UNC has been demanding a rollback of the districts, citing Manipur government’s Notification Number 16/20/2026 – R, issued on December 8, 2016. While details of the discussion remain undisclosed, an official press release confirmed that all three parties mutually agreed to present a proposal in the next tripartite meeting, scheduled for April 2025.

The agreement was signed by key representatives, including Manipur Chief Secretary Prashant Kumar Singh, Home Commissioner N. Ashok Kumar, Advisor (NE) to the Ministry of Home Affairs AK Mishra, UNC President NG. Lorho, UNC General Secretary Vareiyo Shatsang, ANSAM President M. Luikang Lukson, and Naga Women’s Union President Ch. Priscilla Thiumai.

The upcoming meeting is expected to bring further clarity on the future of the seven districts and address concerns raised by the UNC.