The CRPF has also taken over the SoO camp - a first since the SoO agreement was signed more than 20 years ago. The Centre has yet to renew the SoO agreement after it expired last monthThe Meitei and Naga groups also accuse Assam Rifles of bias towards them and favouring Kuki tribes.The two ethnic conflicts have led to Manipur’s districts being divided on ethnic lines, which has led government to have buffer zones across all districts now.“Considering the pressing situation in the state of terror and the existential threat to the indigenous people of Manipur, the Council issues this endorsement and appeal to the general public to support the Mega Rally called by the COCOMI on 31st October, 2026,” the UNC statement said.The UNC urged all its frontal organisations to mobilise support and gather in valley(Imphal) and all Naga majority areas.“ The council hereby fully endorses the proposed Mega Rally of COCOMI and announces that in solidarity with the Mega Rally at Imphal, a simultaneous Peaceful Sit-in-Protest / Solidarity Rally will be held in all Naga District Headquarters on October 31, 2026 from 11.00 AM. onwards,” the statement said.