Dimapur Naga Students' Union demands strict ILP enforcement in Dimapur

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• He further stated that implementing the ILP would help protect the indigenous tribes and their diverse cultures, languages, and traditions. It would also prevent cultural dilution and encroachment by regulating the entry of non-locals, thereby safeguarding the identity and integrity of the state.
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• When asked about the Marwari Samaj's requests to the government to allow non-Naga permanent residents of Nagaland to acquire land in the Dimapur municipal area, DNSU president Hinoto Aomi responded by saying that the Naga people have shed blood and sacrificed many lives to protect their identity, land, culture, and traditions, and their ancestors fought for the protection of Article 371A.
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• He also questioned the very existence of Marwari Samaj, pointing out that its foundation is meant to protect their identity, culture, traditions, and customs.
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• Aomi stated that if they truly care for the Nagas, they should support the Naga people. He emphasised that the ILP is meant to identify illegal immigrants.
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• He added that the Assam government has set March 25, 1971, as the cut-off year and emphasised that, even if they couldn't deport all immigrants, enforcing the law still serves to protect Assam's indigenous people.
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• He suggested that if there are no official documents prior to December 1, 1963, at least some form of documentation should be provided and authenticated. He added that DNSU will be holding a consultative meeting with non-locals in Nagaland to help them understand that the ILP is not intended to target them.