The Working Committee of the Naga National Political Groups (WC, NNPGs) has alleged that the Government of India has “reneged on the pledge” reached during the 2019 negotiations, warning that growing frustration among Naga youth could have serious consequences.
Referring to the negotiations between interlocutor R. N. Ravi and the NNPGs led by Convener N Kitovi Zhimomi, the WC, NNPGs stated that by mid-October 2019, both sides had agreed on what was “best for both the GoI and the Nagas: CO-EXISTENCE & ENDURING PEACE.”
“Seven winters later, the Indian political leadership has reneged on the pledge. Once more the Naga sentiment is hurt,” the statement read.
The group also criticised what it described as a “distinguished few” in Nagaland, alleging that a section of wealthy and influential individuals had “edited the script of the Indo-Naga political issue every December,” while central and state agencies were “overawed by the generosity and hospitality of the host.”
At the same time, the WC, NNPGs warned of a growing sense of alienation among the younger generation. It stated that an “young, educated, articulate, street smart, unemployed and insulted generation is drifting towards writing their own script and future, peacefully or otherwise.” The statement added that such youth were “least afraid of liars in authority barking orders” and described corrupt institutions and compromised law enforcement as “the anathema of the present generation.”
The WC, NNPGs further alleged selective law enforcement in connection with recent incidents. Citing the January 19, 2026 case involving the arrest of individuals linked to an assault on a head GB, the group questioned why another individual, identified as K. Kits, described as “the president of the Railway Courier Union, Dimapur and kingpin of other illegal activities,” had not faced similar action.
“Is Mr. Kits not punishable for his crime?… who is the real extortionist?” the statement asked, while claiming that funds collected in the name of Naga political groups were being misappropriated by certain individuals.
Reiterating its position on taxation, the WC, NNPGs stated that “as long as the Indo-Naga problem remain unresolved, a nominal traditional national tax and contribution will be sought as per the resolution adopted on 16th of May 1951 (Naga Plebiscite), from well-wishers and those earning their livelihood in Nagaland.”
The group also urged business communities to “do away with the culture of employing local goons, petty thieves, profiteers, black marketers” in leadership positions within market and transport unions. It alleged that such individuals “inflate the number of political groups, raise the tax, get protection fee from commercial outlets and devour much of the funds meant for the Naga political cause.”
Stating that it would intensify oversight, the WC, NNPGs said it would “very closely observe the activities of the so-called business welfare union chairman/presidents and secretaries,” adding that “personal enrichment using people’s contribution for the Naga Cause will be dealt with appropriately.”
The statement was issued by the Media Cell of WC, NNPGs.
