ENPO reiterates abstention from election

Mokokchung, January 3 (MTNews): The seven tribal bodies of Eastern Nagaland Peoples’ Organization (ENPO) – Chang Khulie Setshang (CKS), Khiamniungan Tribal Council(KTC), Konyak Union (KU), Phom People’s Council (PPC), United Sangtam Likhum Pumji (USLP), Tikhir Tribal Council (TTC), and Yimkiung Tribal Council (YTC) convened an Emergency Meeting on January 3 at DUDA Guest House in Sovima, Chümoukedima.

According to a press release, the tribal bodies reiterated their commitment to the Resolution adopted on August 26 last year, at Hotel Saramati, which was further reaffirmed on November 16, CEC Mon, and December 19, CEC Tuensang, whereby it was resolved that, “the people of Eastern Nagaland shall not participate in any election process of the state and the centre until and unless a separate statehood “Frontier Nagaland” is fulfilled as demanded by the people of Eastern Nagaland through the grassroot.”

The ENPO, through its release also acknowledged Union Home Minister, Amit Shah, and Central Committee on Frontier Nagaland Statehood demand headed by AK Mishra (Retd) IPS Advisor (NE), MHA for their sincerity in addressing the issue with utmost urgency, and expressed confidence that the Government of India will fulfill the Eastern Nagas’ aspiration without further delay.