Naga Students’ Federation seeks stronger Inner Line Permit monitoring to curb illegal immigration

DIMAPUR — The Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) convened a coordination meeting on Inner Line Regulation (ILR) with the Angami Public Organisation (APO) and its frontal bodies at APO Oking, Kohima, on Wednesday.

According to an update, the meeting was held as part of the NSF’s campaign to strengthen the enforcement of the Inner Line Permit (ILP) system and address concerns over the influx of illegal immigrants.

Delivering the keynote address, NSF President Mteisuding highlighted the pressing challenges and systemic lapses that continue to hinder the effective implementation of the ILP system in Nagaland. He emphasised that strengthening ILR mechanisms is not merely an administrative requirement but a historical and moral imperative to protect the rights, land and future of the Naga people.

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A detailed presentation on ILR sensitisation was delivered by ILRC Chairman NSN Lotha. He reiterated the urgent need for the Government of Nagaland to take serious cognisance of the recommendations submitted by the NSF. Key among these recommendations is the establishment of ILP checkpoints at Dimapur Airport and Dimapur Railway Station.

He also called for stricter monitoring and robust enforcement mechanisms. In his appeal, he sought the support and cooperation of the APO and its affiliated organisations.

Speaking on behalf of the APO, the president informed that the organisation has constituted a core committee on ILP to address concerns related to ILR more systematically. While extending its cooperation to the NSF’s initiative, he stressed the necessity of youth empowerment and sustainable livelihood opportunities so that dependency on migrant labour can be significantly reduced, thereby addressing the root causes of the increasing inflow of migrant workers.

The Angami Women Organisation (AWO), represented by its president Neithono R Sothu, expressed its fullest support and cooperation to the ILR initiative.

Similarly, Angami Students’ Union (ASU) President Diezevisie Nakhro lauded the NSF for taking proactive steps to curb the influx of illegal immigrants into the Naga homeland. He reiterated the ASU’s commitment to extend full cooperation in the collective effort to preserve the identity, culture and security of the indigenous populace.