Imphal, September 23: The Government of the People’s Republic of Nagalim (GPRN) has approved a long-awaited visit by Thuingaleng Muivah, General Secretary of NSCN-IM and Ato Kilonser, to his native village Somdal in Ukhrul district, Manipur. Marked as a rare homecoming, Muivah will travel from Dimapur to Ukhrul and Somdal on October 22 and will return via Somdal–Senapati to Dimapur on October 29.
Ahead of the visit, the organising committee has requested the Council of Nagalim Churches to hold a special prayer programme for all national workers on October 5, the first Sunday of the month. The request came via a letter from Francis Ningshen, Member Secretary of the committee, seeking blessings for a smooth and successful visit.
The announcement is especially significant given the sensitive history around Muivah’s earlier attempts to enter Manipur. During the tenure of former Chief Minister O. Ibobi Singh, Muivah’s proposed entry into Ukhrul was blocked by the state government, sparking tensions and protests. Since then, Muivah has largely stayed within Nagaland or overseas, avoiding travel into Manipur.
This upcoming return is being widely watched by the Naga community, as well as security and political observers, due to its potential implications for regional stability and peace. The organising committee described the journey as “a moment of great importance,” urging people to pray for peace and the smooth conduct of the programme
