Chronological
events leading to the Withdrawal of Ceasefire Extension from Manipur
The events:
June 14
(1): Government of India agrees to extend Truce to all Naga-inhabited
areas.
(2): Prohibitions imposed under CrPC 144 at the Greater Imphal areas.
(3): All Manipur United Clubs Organization, AMUCO strongly opposes the Extension
of Ceasefire to Manipur.
(4): Assam Government strongly opposes the Ceasefire Extension without
Territorial limits.
(5): No NDA approval regarding Ceasefire Extension, says George Fernandes,
former Union Defense Minister and Convener, NDA.
June 15
(1): Manipur Students' Federation, MSF locks up Political Party Offices
in reaction to the Extension of Ceasefire to Manipur
(2): AMUCO calls a 66-hour general strike from midnight against the Extension of
Ceasefire to Manipur.
(3): Manipur MLAs unanimously condemn the Ceasefire Extension to Manipur.
(4): Assam Chief Minister, Mr. Tarun Gogoi opposes Extension of Ceasefire.
(5): Political Parties of Manipur oppose Truce Extension.
(6): Governor of Manipur conveys assurance of the Union Home Minister LK.
Advani regarding the protection of Manipur's boundary.
(7): Effigies of Prime Minister, AB. Vajpayee and Government Emissary K.
Padmanabhaiah burnt by protestors at various parts of Manipur.
June 16
(1): Effigies of the Prime Minister and the NSCN (I-M) leader Th.Muivah along
with Indian flags burnt at different localities.
(2): Arunachal Pradesh Government opposes Truce Extension.
(3): Manipur MLAs take out short rally and submit memorandum to the Governor
demanding the withdrawal of Ceasefire from Manipur.
(4): Manipur may demand a Greater Manipur, says Radhabinod Koijam, ex-CM.
June 17
(1): All Manipur Students Union, AMSU demands state MPs and MLAs to
resign.
(2): Manipur clubs pledge to support the movement of AMUCO, AMSU, etc.
(3): MSF vows to banish BJP and MSCP from Manipur if Truce remains.
(4): Arunachal Pradesh CM says Naga Truce Extension will not be honored.
(5): Police resorts to lathicharge, tear gas shells and blank fire to disperse
thousands of protestors from Singjamei side around 7.00 pm (IST) who came to
meet the Governor.
(6): Former CM Rishang Keishing comments, "Why ceasefire is extended up to
Manipur?"
(7): AMSU, United Peoples Front, UPF, Apunba Manipur Kanba Lup, AMKIL, National
Identity Protection Committee, NIPCO, International Peace and Social
Advancement, IPSA call a 24-hour Bandh from midnight against the Extension of
Ceasefire in Manipur.
June 18
(1): Protestors from all directions gather spontaneously defying curfew
imposed earlier in front of Raj Bhavan after overcoming security barricades
amidst the lathi charge, tear gas shells, demanding withdrawal of the Extension
of Ceasefire from Manipur.
(2): Manipur Assembly Secretariat, Political Party Offices, MLA quarters
including Chief minister's office turned into ashes by the protestors.
Offices/Quarters burnt by the angry mob are as follows:
Manipur Assembly Secretariat.
Manipur State Congress Party office
Indian National Congress (I) office
Communist Party of India office
Samata Party office
Manipur Peoples Party office
BJP office
Chief minister's office
Planning department office
MLA Quarters burnt included those of Kunjo, Onjamang Haokip, M.Tomba, S.Chandra,
P.Achou, Khasim Ruivah, Z.Mangaibou, V.Hankhanlian, Songchin Khup, S.Dhananjoy
(Speaker), Gangmumei Kamei, A.Biren, H.Sanayaima.
Quarters of Th.Chaoba, MP.
Quarters of Advisor (K) to the Governor.
Quarters/Offices of MLAs destroyed by the protestors included those of M.Oken,
M.Hemanta, K.Govindas, Hangkhanpao and Dr.Nimaichand Luwang.
Fifty-four vehicles also destroyed and burnt.
(3): Two MLAs- K.Tomba and N.Bihari suffer severe burn injuries.
(4): Speaker S.Dhananjoy caught and beaten by the protestors.
(5): Thirteen protestors shot dead by CRPF personnel.
(6): Seven-Color flag of Manipur hoisted in front of Raj Bhavan.
(7): Burning of effigies of Central Government and NSCN (I-M) leaders
intensify.
(8): Curfew imposed in three Districts- Imphal West, Imphal East and Thoubal
from 1 pm.
June 19
(1): Protestors continue burning of Political Party Offices - Congress
office at Checkon,Imphal and MSCP office at Nambol- amidst tight curfew.
(2): AMSU, AMUCO, NIPCO, UPF, AMKIL and IPSA give ultimatum to all MLAs and MPs
to resign by 6 pm today.
(3): Assam student body warns against Ceasefire Extension.
(4): More support of the movement and strong condemnation of the firing incident
by the following groups.
a) Majokhul Young Association. b) Dimdailong, Sanjenthong. c) Ragailong Youth
Club, Pandon. d) Langol Ramgailong villages. e) Hmar Students Association Joint
HQs Imphal. f) Young Paite Association, Imphal. g) Thaninkhul (Karong) Youth
Club, Bishnupur and many other Manipuri Muslim and Meitei organizations.
(5): Curfew imposed in Churachandpur district.
(6): One woman, Smt.Sorokhaibam Sobita Devi, 39 yrs, injured in the firing
incident has her right leg amputated.
(7): MSCP (N) resolve to withdraw from NDA government.
(8): People demand resignation of Governor.
June 20
(1): Mass cremation of 13 Protestors killed in the agitation held at
Kekrupat.
(2): Manipuri Students Association, Delhi plans rally at National capital.
(3): Manipur MLAs resolve to resign if Center does not withdraw its decision to
extend Ceasefire beyond Nagaland by July 31, 2001.
(4): Following organizations condemn the firing of June 18:
Zelianrong Union, Imphal
Namthalong Village Authority
Moirangkhom Kabui Youth Club.
Vaiphei National Organizations, Imphal block.
Bansokru Kabui (Inpui) Development Association.
Kuki Movement for Human Rights
And many other organizations belonging to the Meitei, Nepali and Muslim
Communities.
June 21
(1): Sixty MLAs and three MPs socially boycotted by AMUCO, AMSU, IPSA,
NIPCO, UPF and AMKIL.
(2): Leishemba Sanajaoba, King of Manipur strongly opposes the Extension of
Ceasefire to Manipur.
(3): Three ticket counters of private bus services destroyed by protestors at
Jiribam.
(4): Home minister LK.Advani convenes a meeting with Manipur MLAs at Delhi
on June 23.
June 22
(1): Firing toll rises to 14. Th.Biren Singh, 26 succumb to bullet injuries.
(2): At Langthabal, Meitei and Kabui Communities jointly hold a meeting and
strongly oppose the Extension of Ceasefire to Manipur.
(3): Following organizations opposes the Truce Extension: Komrem Union,
Manipur, Leishangkhong Kabui Popular Club, Chingkhulong Kabui Village Thoubei,
Dimdaijang Youths Club, Hiyangthang Kabui Club, Kongkham Kabui Youths Club, Old
Lambulane Women and Children's Development Society and Youths Union, Kuki Inpi
Manipur, etc.
June 23
(1): Manipuri Students Asociation, Delhi holds rally in Delhi against
Truce Extension.
(2): In a meeting with Manipur MLAs and MPs, the Home Minister gives his
assurance to review the "issues arising out of the ceasefire
agreement."
June 24
(1): Various organizations belonging to the Bangladesh Manipuri Community
strongly oppose the Ceasefire Extension to Manipur.
(2): Twelve-hour Bandh in the North Cachar Hill district of Assam against
Ceasefire Extension.
(3): Following organizations of Churachandpur district demand immediate
withdrawal of Ceasefire Extension and a constitutional safeguard of Manipur
State: Meitei Society, Hmar Inpui, Vaiphei National Organization, Mizo People's
Convention, Simte Tribe Council, Paite National; Council, Churachandpur District
Students" Union, Pam Youth Federation and Meitei Youths Organization.
(4): Prime Minister AB.Vajpayee states that Center will expedite the review of
Ceasefire issues.
June 25
(1): CPM, Manipur State rejects PM's assurance.
(2): All India Kuki Women Human Rights Organization, Manipur condemns the firing
incident of June 18 and strongly opposes the Ceasefire Extension.
(3): State Government decides to pay ex-gratia for June 18 victims.
(4): NDA meeting can be called on Truce: George Fernandes, convener of NDA.
(5): Assam Governor blames Central government for violence in Manipur and says
that the Extension of Ceasefire without territorial limits is a mistake on the
part of the Government of India.
(6): All Liangmei Naga Students" Union welcomes Ceasefire Extension.
June 26
(1): Manipur Olympic Association, MOA decides to boycott National Games
to be held in Punjab in protest against Extension of Ceasefire to Manipur.
(2): Parents of June 18 victims decide not to accept ex-gratia till an
acceptable solution is reached.
(3): Thousands of protestors take to the streets.
(4): Manipur MLAs request for President's intervention.
(5): NESCOCOMI (North East Students' Co-Ordinating Committee on Manipur
Identity) a joint body of AMSU, All Assam Manipuri Students' Union and All
Tripura Manipuri Students' Association demands immediate withdrawal of Ceasefire
Extension from Manipur.
June 27
(1): NSCN (I-M) does not have Nagas' mandate, says NSCN (K).
(2): AMUCO, AMSU, AMKIL, NIPCO, IPSA and UPF adopt historic declaration to
protect the Territorial Integrity of Manipur.
(3): Kuki Students' Organization, Delhi, take to the streets in New Delhi
protesting the Extension of Ceasefire to Manipur.
(4): Arunachal Pradesh Students prepares to agitate against Ceasefire Extension.
(5): Federal party of Manipur demands concrete guarantee for the Territorial
Integrity of Manipur.
(6): Demonstration against Ceasefire Extension held in Thoubal district and
Bishnupur district.
(7): The Zeliangrong Students Union (Assam, Manipur, Nagaland) and Naga Students
Union, Delhi welcome the Ceasefire Extension.
June 28
(1): Manipur Students' Federation threatens to banish following Political
Parties from Manipur- BJP, Samata Party, Manipur State Congress Party and
Congress (I).
(2): Manipur violence of June 18 is spontaneous and expected: George
Fernandes.
(3): Arrested AMSU leaders prepare to launch stir inside the jail in which they
are lodged.
(4): Rallies taken out at Sylhet in Bangladesh and Jiribam, Imphal East
district against the Extension of Ceasefire to Manipur.
(5): United Naga Council holds meeting at Senapati but meeting was inconclusive
and decision made to continue the next day.
(6): Kakhulong Youth Committee, Kakhulong Peikai (Thoubal) and Kakhulong Women
Society strongly reacts to the press statement of All Zeliangrong Students
Union (Assam, Manipur, Nagaland) released on June 27 and clarifies that the
Headquarter of such organization is not in Kakhulong. They further claimed that
the view of such organization is not that of the Zeliangrong people.
June 29
(1): Northeast Students Organization (NESO) states that no third party
should pay the price for the peace process between the Central Government and
the NSCN (I-M).
(2): All Assam Students Union, AASU, threatens to intensify its agitation
against the Extension of Ceasefire.
(3): Dharnas, rallies continue non-stop against the Extension of Ceasefire.
(4): Manipur Lawyers join the movement against the Extension of Ceasefire.
June 30
(1): Protests continue in various parts of Manipur.
July 1
(1): Non-Resident Manipuris of UK strongly condemn the Extension of Ceasefire to
Manipur. Meeting called on 2.07.2001 in London to form "Save Manipur
Association."
July 2
(1): Arunachal Pradesh cabinet opposes Truce Extension in Arunachal Pradesh.
(2): Aribam Shyam Sharma, renowned filmmaker decides to shun all National
Films festivals.
(3): Political Parties of Manipur hold meeting and form a six-member
Committee to chalk out future course of action to demand immediate withdrawal of
the Truce Extension.
(4): A general body meeting of 72 Zeliangrong villages comprising Pei (Thoubei),
Youth club and women bodies of Manipur valley held and pledge to protect
territorial integrity of Manipur.
(5): Yairipok Maring villagers express their solidarity and support to the
ongoing movement.
July 3
(1): Two eminent personalities Padmashree MK.Binodini Devi and
Padmashree Ratan Thiyam decide to disown Padmashree titles in support of the
ongoing movement.
(2): BJP flags and document along with photograph of Prime Minister, AB.
Vajpayee burnt by MSF volunteers.
(3): Kuki-Inpi Manipur strongly condemns the Center and demands withdrawal of
Ceasefire Extension from Manipur.
July 4
(1): Shradha ceremony of June 18 victims. No untoward incident.
(2): A committee called "United Committee Manipur", UCM consisting of
AMSU,
AMUCO, AMKIL, NIPCO, IPSA and UPF formed.
(3): Manipuri Muslims pledge to fight for the territorial integrity of Manipur.
(4): United Naga Council, UNC organizes rally in some hill districts welcoming
the Extension of Ceasefire to Manipur territory. Few people turn up.
(5): A 24-hour bandh was called in Jiribam protesting against the Extension of
Ceasefire without territorial limits.
July 5
(1): Union minister of state, ID.Swami and his team visits Manipur. Due
to mounting tension, the ministerial team reaches Raj Bhavan via a diverted
route to avoid the protestors lined up on the roadsides.
(2): Lakhs of women protestors defying curfew at night take out torch rallies in
both the districts of Imphal. Tear gas and rubber bullets used to disperse the
rally that rocked Imphal city. A woman is killed and many injured.
(3): Eighteen villages of Imphal East district express stiff opposition to the
Extension of Ceasefire.
(4): Kuki Students Organization calls Bandh against the Extension of Ceasefire
to Manipur.
(5): NSCN (K) Amamchat region cautions the people of Manipur not to fall into
the trap laid by the NSCN (I-M) and GOI and appeals for restraint.
(6): Anti-cease fire agitation gains momentum. Dimasha Students Union, All
Assam Manipuri Students Union and other student organizations stage massive
rally in Haflong, Assam.
July 6
(1): Tribal chiefs of Moreh, Chandel district calls a 13-hour Bandh
on NH-39 to oppose the Extension of Ceasefire to Manipur.
(2): A public meeting of different communities held at Deulahland Kids School
that include Tangkhul, Mao, Mizo, Kuki, Paite, Zou, Chiru, Nepali, Bengali and
Manipuri Muslims, opposing the extension of Ceasefire to Manipur.
(3): Union Minister LK.Advani states that if need be, a resolution to protect
the boundaries of the states of the Northeast will be placed in the Parliament.
(4): AMUCO refuses to meet Union minister of state (Home) ID.Swami.
(5): Assam and Meghalaya CMs calls for Truce review.
(6): Lawyers of Manipur submit memorandum to Union Minister of state, ID.
Swami.
(7): ID.Swami assures that the Territorial Integrity of the Northeastern States
will not be jeopardized.
(8): Meira Paibis and local volunteers took to the street with torch in hands
and shouting slogans against the Extension of Ceasefire without territorial
limits. A woman is killed at Kwakeithel area.
July 7
(1): Lakhs of people defy imposition of curfew and stage mammoth Dharna
against the Extension of Ceasefire in Manipur.
(2): ID.Swami airlifted to Tulihal airport from Raj Bhavan enroute to New Delhi
amidst mass sit-in protests along the airport road.
(3): State MPs and MLAs threaten to resign from Parliament and State Assembly if
the Extension of Ceasefire beyond Nagaland is not withdrawn by July 31.
(4): Manipur Olympic Association, MOA decides to disown Raj Bhalendra Trophy and
other medals bagged by Manipur State Players in the Vth National Games held in
Imphal.
(5): Indian Sports Personalities and Arjuna Award Winners N.Kunjarani and
Ng.Dingko declare intention to disown honors awarded them.
(6): Wives of MLAs sit on Dharna at Bapupara.
(7): Rallies conducted at Kakching Khunou, Waikhong, Tuibong, Jiribam and
Changangei where nine women sustained injuries.
July 8
(1): National Youth Awardees threaten to boycott National Youth
Festival.
(2): All Manipur Senior Citizens Welfare Association strongly opposes the
Extension of Ceasefire in Manipur.
(3): Sixty persons injured in police firing, lathicharge and tear-gas
attacks. Persons belonging to the Kabui Community among casualties at Bishnupur
district.
(4): Center decides to review NSCN ceasefire including the words "without
territorial limits" In a joint meeting attended by the Prime Minister AB.
Vajpayee, Home Minister LK.Advani, Minister of State (Home) ID.Swami, Center's
interlocutor K.Padmanabhaiah and elected legislators from Manipur, the
Government of India decides to review Ceasefire Extension. The PM also makes an
appeal to the people of Manipur.
July 9
(1): United Committee Manipur, UCM expresses reservation on the term
"review" and pledges to carry on the agitation until complete
withdrawal of Ceasefire from Manipur.
(2): Rallies and Dharna continue in different parts of the state joined by
people from different communities.
(3): One policeman and four Manipuri students were hurt in a clash in front of
Manipur Bhavan, New Delhi.
July 10
(1): AMUCO resolves to continue democratic protests.
(2): Six students announce intention to self immolate on August 2, 2001 if the
Center refuse to withdraw the Ceasefire from Manipur by August 1, 2001.
(3): AMSU, IPSA, UPF, AMKIL & NIPCO rule out holding talks with GOI without
the approval of the people.
(4): RAW arranges Indian passport for Th.Muivah, says Hindustan Times.
(5): RSS pledge to protect territorial integrity of Manipur.
(6): All Arunachal Pradesh Students Union, AAPSU calls for a mass rally in the
State against the Extension of Ceasefire to other Northeastern states.
July 11
(1): Five thousand Manipuri residents take to the streets protesting
against the Extension of Ceasefire to Manipur at Guwahati.
(2): A six-member delegation of the All Manipur College Teachers' Association,
AMCTA led by its president L.Ranjit Roy meet with the visiting team of Congress
MPs and apprises them of the situation in Manipur in detail. Memorandum also
submitted.
July 12
(1): At Kangpokpi, a joint meeting of Kuki Students Organization, KSO
Sadar Hills, Kuki Women Union, Kuki Inpi and chiefs of the area strongly
oppose the Extension of Ceasefire.
July 13
(1): Lives of Naga leaders who spoke against the Extension of Ceasefire
threatened.
(2): Thirteen students of Praja H/S school, Lamshang start fast unto death.
(3): Massive cycle rallies attended by people of various age groups conducted at
three different districts - Churachandpur, Bishenpur and Thoubal districts.
(4):NSCN (I-M) condemns the 20th Assam Rifles stationed in Ukhrul for
attacking and killing its cadres at the Laii Village on July 11, even after the
Bangkok agreement to extend the Ceasefire to all Naga-inhabited areas.
(5): Th.Muivah, Gen Secy, NSCN (I-M) acquitted by Thai Court.
(6): NSCN (I-M) and NSCN (K) conflict sends people of Wokha town indoors at
Wokha district (Nagaland).
July 14
(1): NSCN (I-M) states that it would not be a party to any change in the
June 14 bilateral Ceasefire Agreement signed at Bangkok.
(2): More than 2000 people of the Kabui Community belonging to 12 villages stage
a sit-in dharna at Manipur University gate. The leaders of the group vehemently
object the claims made by some group that Kabuis are Nagas. They said that Nagas
are there in Nagaland and not in Manipur. They also vowed to protect the
territorial Integrity of Manipur.
(3): SC.Jamir, CM Nagaland states that NSCN (I-M) cadres are mainly from Manipur
and Nagas of Nagaland do not treat them as Nagas. In Nagaland NSCN (K) is more
powerful and GOI should not ignore this group.
July 15
(1): Indian Trade Union Congress, Manipur Branch submits a memorandum
to the President of India complaining against the NSCN (I-M) Ceasefire Extension
stating that their cadres are resorting to looting and killing on National
Highway No 39.
(2): More than 5000 auto rickshaws parade for a rally against the Extension of
Ceasefire.
(3): Protest and sit-in Dharnas continue at different parts of Manipur attended
by people from different communities.
(4): Manipur MPs and MLAs forum meet all the important MPs of Lok Sabha and
Rajya Sabha who are in favor of the Withdrawal of the Extension of NSCN (I-M)
ceasefire from Manipur. Rajya Sabha MP W.Angou and Lok Sabha (Outer) MP
Holkhomang Haokip are the main campaigners.
(5): G.Namdong resigns from the post of chairman Zeliangrong Union (Assam,
Manipur and Nagaland) Imphal zone on health ground.
July 16
(1): About 15,000 rickshaws participate in the rally presenting a
spectacular sight as they stretched nose-to-bumper along the rally route.
(2): Kuki body calls for a Hills Bandh against Truce Extension.
(3): UCM calls general strike on July 23, 2001.
(4): A 12-hour Bandh against the Ceasefire Extension called by Asom Jatiyabadi
Yaba Chatra Parishad.
(5): Sit-in protests and Dharnas at more than 60 places reported.
July 17
(1): Governor of Manipur Ved Marwah forms a 44-member Communal
Harmony Committee.
(2): Around 2000 four wheelers take out rally in Imphal.
(3): Central Agricultural University, Iroishemba stage a sit-in Dharna.
(4): Mulayam Singh Yadav, president Samajwadi Party makes announcement to
introduce Adjournment Motion in the Parliament session commencing in the last
week of July 2001.
July 18
(1): Agitation against the ceasefire extension continues at different places of
Manipur and Assam.
July 19
(1): Nagas from Nagaland hold a meeting at Senapati after crossing into Manipur.
State government does not intervene and remain a silent spectator.
(2): State government announce a 2-day holiday for all educational institutions
starting from July 20 to enable the maintenance of law and order in Manipur.
(3): Prime Minister calls for a meeting with UCM on July 21.
(4): L.Anita Chanu, an international weightlifter decides to disown her lifetime
gold medals in protest against the Ceasefire Extension.
July 20
(1): Many students participate in move to surrender textbooks to the Governor of
Manipur, organized by AMSU. Situation goes out of control and security forces
try to disperse students by resorting to lathicharge and propelling tear gas
shells, rubber bullets and live bullets. Many students injured and one man
killed by police firing. Number of victims increases to sixteen.
(2): UCM demands Governor of Manipur, Ved Marwah's resignation.
(3): UCM meets LK.Advani and pressures the GOI to withdraw Extension of
Ceasefire from Manipur.
(4): CPI urges PM to revoke the Truce Extension before Parliament session
starts.
July 21
(1): PM gives July 31 deadline for review process to complete.
(2): Th.Chaoba approaches Advani to offer his resignation.
(3): The condition of five girl students of Nilofer English School, Khetrigao
who have been conducting "Fast unto Death" turns critical.
(4): "NSCN (I-M) forcing Nagas to flee valley", "I-M coercing
Naga MLAs".
July 22
(1): Many hurt in police effort to stop late night rally conducted during curfew
hour. Residents of Imphal city take to the streets as part of the
intensification of the protest movement.
(2): MSAD rally in New Delhi conducted.
(3): Titular King upset by widening Hill-Valley divide.
(4): Geetchandra to surrender National Award.
July 23
(1): UCM strike brings life to grinding halt.
(2): Protesters ransack and burn quarters and residential place of MLAs
including Govindas, Angou, Chaoba and Dorendro.
(3): UCM cautions against stir turning communal.
(4): NSCN (I-M) ambushes CRPF convoy and three killed in Guwahati.
(5): ISKCON calls for Truce Extension Withdrawal.
(6): Star News crew warned for their "misreport" by unidentified
gunmen and their camera taken away from Chingmeirong area.
(7): UNC says news of exodus accurate.
July 24
(1): Government asks NSCN (I-M) to limit Truce to Nagaland.
(2): Nagas stage rallies welcoming GOI-NSCN (I-M) Truce Extension.
(3): Mobs continue attacks on MLAs and Government Offices.
(4): MPLF reaffirms resolve for liberation struggle.
(5): Journalist union shocked at UNC ban.
July 25
(1): Amsterdam talks show signs of flexibility.
(2): 17th victim of anti-truce stir cremated.
(3): Many clubs pledge to stick to UCM call.
(4): Rishang joins prayer for restraint and return of peace.
July 26
(1): Ceasefire is on, Muivah tells news portal.
(2): Lawyers to stay off court.
(3): 65-km human chain pledge integrity.
(4): Government likely to re-impose territorial limits.
(5): Protest aplenty but peaceful.
July 27
(1): NSCN (I-M) Truce Extension rolled back.
(2): Rajya Sabha gives its nod to Central rule in Manipur
(3): UCM cautions people against celebration in haste.
(4): MHRC calls for explanation on cable TV issue
(5): NSCN (I-M) refutes hand in exodus.
July 28
(1): Naga organizations to begin blockade of NH-39 and NH-53.
(2): Review unacceptable says NSCN (I-M).
(3): Imphal curfew lifted totally from today.
(4): All parties' forum welcome review.
(5): Gogoi against continuance of Padmanabhaiah.
July 29
(1): Bandh total in three districts, NH 39 and NH-53 remain paralyzed.
(2): Transporters agree to resume service
(3): "NSCN (I-M) has much explaining to do"
(4): MSF calls for full details of new truce.
July 30
(1): Parliament okays imposition of President's Rule in Manipur
(2): MSF calls 66-hour Bandh along Highways.
(3): Jamir seeks clarification on Truce.
(4): MHRC seeks explanation from the DGP regarding ban imposed on
two local cable networks, ICTV and Seen TV.
July 31
(1): Truce not called off, but NSCN (I-M) seeks Central explanation.
(2): North-East Underground Outfits call General Strike on August 15.
(3): Thousands pay tribute to Martyrs.
(4): Orchestration led to crisis: NSCN (K).
(5): Joint Naga delegation complains against review.
August 01
(1): Normalcy returns in Imphal.
(2): Government Offices, Schools and Banks resume activities.
August 02
(1): Twelve MLAs return from exile in New Delhi.
(2): Escorts on National Highway open fire on stone pelting strikers.
(3): UCM threatens to call general strike on August 5.
(4): Gawahati High Court rules that the two local cable networks are at liberty
to transmit programs on the video channel in a right and perspective manner.
(5): Sangma ready to be new emissary.
(6): Hoho demands whole truth of Amsterdam talks.
Sources: Local papers and Manipur Fact File
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