In a wide-ranging and strongly worded presidential address at the Tatar Hoho Budget Session, the NSCN/GPRN raised concerns over what it described as a “disturbing situation” in Southern Nagalim, alleging violations of the 1997 ceasefire and pointing to a pattern of conflict involving Indian security forces and Kuki militants.
Framing the moment as one of both reflection and urgency, the address revisited the 1997 ceasefire agreement between the Government of India and the NSCN/GPRN, recalling it as a turning point marked by hope for a peaceful resolution to the Indo-Naga political issue. The speech noted that the ceasefire ground rules were meant to prevent violence and build trust, but claimed that these protocols have been violated in recent incidents.
Citing the February 8, 2026 Litan Sareikhong incident, the NSCN/GPRN alleged that civilian homes belonging to Tangkhuls were set on fire, and further claimed that Indian security personnel, reportedly wearing face masks, were seen in video footage that circulated on social media. The address stated that there had been no official rebuttal from the authorities regarding the incident.
The speech went on to allege a broader pattern of coordinated action, claiming that Indian security forces and Kuki militants were working together against the Nagas.
Expanding on the incident, the NSCN/GPRN alleged that Kuki militants acted as “surrogate forces” in complicity with Indian security agencies, and accused them of attempting to shift blame onto Tangkhul groups and the NSCN/GPRN itself. The address described this as part of a broader and recurring pattern, alleging that Indian agencies were engaged in a “proxy war” and were working “hand in glove” with Kuki militants against the Nagas. It went further to characterize the situation as a “state-sponsored conflict”, asserting that such developments were “engineered, funded, and supported” by Indian security agencies.
The address also framed these developments within a larger narrative of misinformation and manipulation, stating that the NSCN/GPRN had been deliberately placed “on the wrong side” through what it described as a “web of deceit.” It called upon the Naga people to “propagate the truth” and resist what it termed as efforts to distort the ground reality.
Alongside the allegations, the speech highlighted the role of Naga women in recent tensions, particularly in border areas such as Ukhrul, Kamjong, and Waphong-Inthan. It stated that women had mobilized in response to the movement of security forces, organizing themselves at the grassroots level and confronting developments with “resilience, courage, and strategic leadership.” Their actions, the address noted, would be “recorded for posterity,” portraying them as a significant force in the ongoing situation.
The NSCN/GPRN also raised concerns over narco-terrorism, alleging that poppy cultivation in areas such as Molham near Itham and Thoyee forest was being actively supported, including through the supply of poppy seeds and the presence of armed security personnel guarding cultivation sites. It questioned the role of forces such as the BSF and CRPF, alleging that bunkers had been set up in support of such activities.
On the political front, the address opposed directives issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs, particularly the reported requirement to sing “Vande Mataram” before the Indian National Anthem. The NSCN/GPRN stated that such directives were an infringement on Naga cultural and national identity, and called for strong opposition to such measures.
The speech further emphasized the need to transform public sentiment into an “organized, multi-faceted, and socially grounded campaign,” underlining that the effectiveness of the Naga national movement depends on collective action and unity.
The NSCN/GPRN reiterated that the historical and political rights of the Naga people, as enshrined in the Framework Agreement, remain “non-negotiable.” It called upon members and the wider Naga public to approach the struggle not only as a political pursuit but as a moral duty, urging unity, vigilance, and faith in navigating the challenges ahead.