SENAPATI/IMPHAL, November 28 (NNN): No immediate course of action was announced officially by the UNC after the expiry of the 48-hour ultimatum served on the Manipur Government to release the two UNC leaders unconditionally. However, sources from the UNC said that 'soft' movement such as sit-in protest demanding the release of the two UNC leaders will be held in the next two to three days. "We will resort to sterner form of agitation if no response comes forth from the Government in this period", added the UNC sources. The ongoing economic blockade imposed by UNC will still continue, the sources said. Meanwhile, responding to the call of the United Naga Council (UNC), large number of people came out and conglomerated in the four Naga dominated districts of Chandel, Senapati, Ukhrul and Tamenglong today and conglomerated near the respective deputy commissioner offices this afternoon expecting the release of UNC President Gaidon Kamei and UNC Information Secretary SK Stephen. They waited till 4 pm with prayers, the time when the UNC's 48 hour ultimatum expired with no response from the government. In Tamenglong, a massive rally was held demanding the 'unconditional release' of the two UNC leaders arrested by the Manipur police few days ago. The people strongly condemned the act of Manipur Government. In Chandel too, the people responded well to the call of the UNC. Prayers were held as people gathered near the office of the deputy commissioner. Villagers from far and near came to the district headquarter to participate in the event. In Ukhrul, the response was equally good, according to Tangkhul Naga Long (TNL). "The public response was impressive," added a TNL official. In Senapati, the people gathered at 'traffic point' where UNC leader Wargram Tongsin addressed the mammoth gathering denouncing the act of the Manipur Government. Naga civil bodies including UNC, ANSAM, Naga Women, NPMHR(S), NPO, SDSA, SDWA, local bodies, village leaders and members from different villages participated at the Senapati event. They dispersed after a prayer.
