The Kuki CSO Working Committee (WCKCSOs)-Ukhrul, after a series of consultations with Kuki-Zo Civil Society Organisations of Ukhrul and Kangpokpi, unanimously resolved in its meeting held on 26 July 2026 to enforce a Counter Economic Blockade on NH-202 with effect from midnight of 26 July 2026.
The press statement issued by the Department of Information and Media, WCKCSOs-Ukhrul stated that “this is not a decision born out of choice, but out of compulsion. For months, the Kuki-Zo people of Ukhrul, Kamjong and Kangpokpi have endured the continued obstruction of essential commodities while the Government watched in silence. We submitted memoranda, held meetings, accepted assurances, exercised restraint, and gave the authorities every opportunity to act. Every promise faded into empty words, while our people continued to bear the consequences.
“Having exhausted every peaceful avenue, the Kuki CSO Working Committee (WCKCSOs)-Ukhrul, after a series of consultations with Kuki-Zo Civil Society Organisations of Ukhrul and Kangpokpi, unanimously resolved in its meeting held on 26 July 2026 to enforce a Counter Economic Blockade on NH-202 with effect from midnight of 26 July 2026. The blockade shall remain in force until the Government ensures the free movement of essential commodities through concrete action, not mere assurances.
“During the blockade, medical emergencies, passenger vehicles, travellers proceeding to catch flights, and Security Forces shall be allowed after due inspection to ensure that no goods are transported. All government and private institutions within the jurisdiction of the 14 Kuki-Zo villages shall remain closed until further notice.
“We deeply regret the inconvenience this decision may cause. However, a people denied their basic necessities cannot be expected to remain silent indefinitely. The responsibility for this situation rests solely with the authorities whose prolonged inaction has left us with no option but to resort to this democratic form of protest.
“WCKCSOs urges all Kuki-Zo blockade enforcers to remain vigilant and come fully prepared, as past experience has repeatedly shown that the Governments of Manipur and India invoke the full might of the State only when the Kuki-Zo people demand justice through democratic means, while displaying remarkable indifference towards similar blockades enforced by Meitei and Naga groups” added the statement issued by the Department of Information and Media, WCKCSOs-Ukhrul.
