The seven districts – Jiribam, Kamjong, Kakching, Tengnoupal, Noney, Pherzawl, and Kangpokpi – were created by the then Okram Ibobi Singh-led Congress government.The Nagas had opposed the decision outright. They expressed their rejection by holding demonstrations at the headquarters of the Naga-majority districts and enforcing an economic blockade on two national highways. The blockade continued for 139 days.The previous tripartite talks among the Centre, Manipur government, and UNC, which is Manipur’s apex Naga organisation, were held based on the recognition that “there was non-adherence to four memorandums of understanding” signed by the Manipur government with Naga organisations and the reported assurance by the Centre on the matter.In a memorandum submitted to the Centre earlier, UNC stated that the Nagas would not accept any disintegration of “Naga land” or any act that will adversely affect the interest of the Nagas.
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