The Dimapur Naga Students’ Union urges the administration to enforce the Inner Line Permit to curb illegal immigration.
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DIMAPUR — The Dimapur Naga Students’ Union (DNSU) has stated that it will persistently fight against the influx of illegal immigrants into Dimapur and urged the administration and the government to ensure the strict and effective implementation of the Inner Line Permit (ILP) system.
In a press release, the union stated that it stands firm in its unwavering commitment to the welfare, growth, and future of students in particular and the Naga community in general.
The union reiterated that it will continue to work tirelessly and take every necessary step to safeguard the rights and interests of the indigenous people.
DNSU stressed that genuine non-Nagas should not face unnecessary harassment or inconvenience. However, distinguishing between genuine non-Nagas and illegal immigrants is only possible through the proper enforcement of the ILP system.
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It noted that the ILP serves a greater purpose in protecting the rights and identity of the citizens of Nagaland, and its success depends on transparency, accountability, and collective efforts from all sections of society, along with the government.
The union raised serious concern over an alleged “growing and grave threat”, which is the continuous influx of illegal immigrants entering Nagaland via Assam under the pretext of construction and labour work.
Dimapur, in particular, is witnessing a rapid increase in such cases, where individuals enter without ILP and remain beyond their permitted duration, eventually settling permanently, it said, adding that this unchecked influx poses a significant risk to the demographic balance and security of the indigenous population.
DNSU strongly condemned any individual or organisation that, for monetary gain, facilitates or provides shelter to such illegal immigrants, thereby endangering the future of the Naga people. The union urged all individuals and organisations to immediately cease such practices.
“Instead, they must ensure strict monitoring of the movement and duration of stay of all non-local workers and make it mandatory for them to obtain proper ILP registration,” the statement read.
DNSU further called upon the administration to intensify surveillance and strictly monitor the entry, movement, and stay of construction workers and labourers entering Dimapur on a daily basis.
“Let it be made clear that any individual or organisation found aiding or sheltering illegal immigrants will be held accountable for any untoward incidents arising thereof. DNSU will not hesitate to expose such elements before the public and will take all necessary actions to ensure justice,” it said.
Additionally, concerned construction and labour organisations have been directed to strictly monitor and regulate their workforce. “Failure to comply will compel DNSU to step in, monitor independently, and take stringent action against defaulters,” it stressed.