The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, has granted assent to the Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority (FNTA) Bill 2026, marking a key step towards realising the aspirations of the people of Eastern Nagaland.
Chief Minister Rio on X expressed gratitude to the President for granting assent to the Bill, which was unanimously passed by the Nagaland Legislative Assembly (NLA) on September 3, 2026.
The statement also thanked the Union Ministry of Home Affairs for coordinating the process, describing the development as an important step towards fulfilling the aspirations of the people of Eastern Nagaland.