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Thousands of people took out a torch rally in Imphal on Monday opposing the United Naga Council sponsored 'declaration' signed by 47 Naga candidates.
The United Naga Council had made the candidates for the Manipur election sign a declaration stating that they would support Naga issues, including extension of ceasefire between Centre and the National Socialist Council of Nagalim--Isak/Muviah to Manipur, if elected to the assembly.
Official sources said the protestors attempted to break the barricades put up at Keisampat, Uripok and Wangkhei palace complex.
The rally took place after the Democratic Revolutionary People's Party opposed the 'declaration'.
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