The Union Home Ministry in a notification said that the use of armed forces in aid of civil power is necessary.

The Manipur government has extended 'Disturbed Area' status to the state for one more year with effect from December 1, 2020.

The Naga Hoho stated it is unfortunate that the “Government of India fails to take into account the ground reality but rather chooses to dehumanize the Naga people by using the most inhuman Act”