Imphal, Aug 7 (PTI) A powerful Naga body in Manipur has called for holding massive rallies in Naga-inhabited areas in the northeastern state on August 9 to press for successfully concluding the peace talks with the Centre based on the Framework Agreement.

The United Naga Council (UNC), in a statement, said that rallies will be held in the district headquarters of Tamenglong, Senapati, Ukhrul and Chandel districts from 10 am on Wednesday.

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"The inordinate delay in signing the final agreement is a cause of concern and has the potential to derail the peace negotiation," it said.

The UNC appealed to all Nagas to participate in the rallies in large numbers.

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It said that the peace process made significant progress with the signing of the historic Framework Agreement between the Centre and the NSCN(IM) on August 3, 2015.

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