in the year 2015, the gprn recognised the uipo (khoibu) as a separate naga tribe. the uipo maruo koukartuo (umk) appreciated the gprn for standing for the rights of the minority by looking into the matter objectively and taking a very matured decision. “the decision of the gprn in recognizing uipo(khoibu) as a separate naga tribe is a reaffirmation that minorities have hope and there can be justice. it has reaffirmed the people in the rule of law” the umk observed.