Five Nagaland tribes decline Governor’s swearing-in invite

DIMAPUR — Five apex tribal bodies—Angami Public Organisation, Ao Senden, Lotha Hoho, Rengma Hoho and Sumi Hoho—have declined the state government’s invitation to attend the swearing-in ceremony of the new governor, Ajay Kumar Bhalla, scheduled for Monday, August 25.

In a statement issued on Sunday, the 5 Tribes Committee on Review of Reservation Policy said that the decision was in line with its resolution adopted on August 9.

The committee stated that the state government has “continues to ignore” their legitimate demands despite repeated reminders, compelling the tribes to abstain from the official ceremony.

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