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9 September 2026

United Naga Council blockade in Manipur

The blockade highlights critical issues regarding federalism, the role of pressure groups in governance, and internal security challenges in the Northeast, serving as useful context for broader questions on state-society relations.

1 min read Day 8 of 8 1 questions 1 prelims

Notes

  • The United Naga Council (UNC) is the apex body representing Naga communities in Manipur.
  • The UNC has announced an intensification of an inter-district economic blockade on major National Highways in Manipur.
  • The blockade is a protest against the abduction and killing of six Naga civilians on May 13.
  • The UNC demands legal action against the perpetrators of the killings.
  • The UNC has demanded the removal of the Deputy Chief Minister of Manipur.

Part of a longer story

This is day 8 of 8 in Manipur supply chain and infrastructure stability, which has been running since 26 June 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Economic blockades on National Highways pose significant challenges to internal security and the free movement of goods and services. Discuss the constitutional implications of such blockades and the role of the state in maintaining supply chains during ethnic unrest. 150 words
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Prelims

  1. Which of the following best describes the United Naga Council (UNC) in the context of Manipur?

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