After extending the Suspension of Operations pact with the Centre, the Kuki National Organisation (KNO) and United People’s Front (UPF) clarified that the reopening of National Highway-2 should not be read as support for unrestricted movement between Meitei and Kuki-Zo areas. The two groups, which signed a fresh agreement on September 4, reaffirmed commitment to tripartite dialogue with the Centre and Manipur government, agreeing to relocate designated camps and uphold Manipur’s territorial integrity. Stressing that the Kuki-Zo community never blocked NH-2, they maintained that securing the highway is the Union government’s responsibility. Both groups also reiterated aspirations for a Union Territory with legislature for Kuki-Zo people under the Indian Constitution, while urging the media and public to avoid misinformation.