Manipur United Naga Council (UNC) President Ng. Lorho with CM Yumnam Khemchand Singh. Credit: X/@YKhemchandSingh
GUWAHATI
The Manipur United Naga Council (UNC) has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi not to limit his infiltration concerns to Assam alone.
The apex body of the Naga communities said it appreciated his “loud stand” against the issue of “infiltration by illegal immigrants” during his visits to Assam.
“We are concerned about the perceived silence on this issue when you visit other northeastern states, especially Manipur,” the UNC’s April 4 memorandum submitted to the prime minister said.
The memorandum was signed by Council Chairperson Ng. Lorho and General Secretary Vareiyo Shatsang.
“A unified approach is necessary to address this problem, which affects the demographic balance and poses a threat to the identity and rights of indigenous communities throughout the region,” UNC said.
It said the influx of illegal immigrants has significant demographic, social and economic implications for the people of Manipur and the northeastern region beyond, posing challenges during the census and delimitation process, which could change the representation of indigenous communities in the region.
The UNC urged the Center to immediately identify and deport the illegal immigrants, provide necessary support and assistance to the affected communities and put in place a viable mechanism to check the influx of illegal immigrants in Manipur. It mentioned an exercise focused on updating the national register of citizens and the establishment of the Population Commission as possible mechanisms.
The UNC hoped that the Prime Minister would keep the other northeastern states in mind when he visits poll-bound Assam on Monday (April 6, 2026).
In Assam and most other northeastern states, infiltrator always means a Bangladeshi national who is illegally staying in India. In Manipur, the word usually refers to Kuki or Chin people who allegedly entered India illegally from Myanmar. EOM
Published – 05 Apr 2026 23:06 IST
