Naga People's Front team reach Shilloi Lake for protest rally

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• The NPF central team at Shilloi Lake, ahead of the protest rally at Avakhung ITC.

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• DIMAPUR — The Naga People's Front (NPF) central team reached Shilloi Lake ahead of a major public protest rally at Avakhung ITC in Phek, led by MLA and secretary general of NPF Achumbemo Kikon.
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• A press release from the party stated that, despite encountering minor mudslides along the route due to recent rains, the team cleared the way and there were no major disruptions.
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• The public protest rally is scheduled for April 29 and is jointly organised by the Phokhungri Area Public Organisation (PAPO) and the NPF to voice strong opposition against the proposed scrapping of the Free Movement Regime (FMR) and the construction of border fencing along the Indo-Myanmar border.
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• It was stated that preparations at Avakhung ITC are in full swing, with large numbers of people and public leaders expected to gather for the protest. The rally will begin in the morning, and several prominent leaders and community representatives will deliver speeches.
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• The highlight of the event will be a keynote speech by Achumbemo, who is expected to strongly advocate for the protection of traditional land rights and oppose any moves undermining indigenous border communities.

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