- KOHIMA — Following
the Eastern Nagaland Peoples’ Organisation (ENPO) submitting their formal
stance on the proposed Frontier Nagaland Territory (FNT) to the Ministry of
Home Affairs (MHA), Nagaland's Minister for Power and Parliamentary Affairs, KG
Kenye, has called for tripartite talks to address the matter moving forward.
- Speaking to the media on Wednesday, Kenye stated that the
discussions should now involve the ENPO, the central government (MHA), and the
Nagaland government.
- He emphasised the importance of transparency in the process,
stating that the people of Nagaland "must know" the developments and
intricacies surrounding the FNT proposal.
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- “What transpired between has been stated in the media, and
there could be many more underlying issues,” he commented and expressed hope
that these underlying issues would be brought to the purview of the state
government, leading to a final agreement.
- Regarding the ENPO's demands for increased representation in
parliament and greater financial autonomy, Kenye acknowledged that these were
recurring points of emphasis from the organisation.
- He indicated that adjustments to accommodate these demands
would require significant time and deliberation.
- Kenye highlighted the need for a "high level of
understanding" between the ENPO and the state government to facilitate
constructive dialogue.
- ENPO says unity first
- In a move designed to prioritise unity within the Naga
community, the ENPO has resolved to cease engaging with any Naga political
group.
