IMPHAL, Feb 15: The United Naga Council, UNC has decided to temporarily suspend the ban on construction work on the Trans Asian Railway line after the lapse of the specified two months ban on construction work on the said railway line on February 15.
A press statement of the UNC has informed that the body has taken the decision during its presidential council meeting held at Tahamzam on February 11.
“The indefinite ban on Seismic Survey in Tamenglong district would also be lifted temporarily with effect from the same date” the statement added.
“The ban had been imposed in protest against the lack of political will on the part of the Government to address the demand for an alternative arrangement for the Nagas in Manipur”.
The decision to suspend the ban was taken in view of the fact that it would not be relevant when the election code of conduct is effective and the election process remains incomplete, the statement added.
The decision would be reviewed after the installation of a popular government in the present state of Manipur, it ended.
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