Nagaland

The Nagaland state unit of the Lok Janshakti Party (Ramvilas) has called on the Government of India and Naga negotiating groups to prioritize resolving the longstanding Naga political issue. This resolution emerged from the party’s state political affairs committee meeting held in Dimapur on July 18, 2024. In a press release, LJP (RV) Nagaland state secretary general, Dr. A. Vikato Sumi, emphasized the urgent need for the state government, led by Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio, and the political affairs committee to actively facilitate discussions with the central government for an early solution. “An early resolution to the Naga issue is…

In a recent interview with Nagaland Post, Rev. Zelhou Kehyo, General Secretary of the Nagaland Baptist Church Council (NBCC), provided a comprehensive overview of the church's stance on the Nagaland Total Prohibition Act (NLTP Act) and its broader implications on governance and societal issues. Rev. Kehyo discussed the NLTP Act, which was enacted in 1989, and explained that the church's support was driven by both ethical considerations and the need to address the adverse effects of alcoholism. “Our support for the NLTP Act is rooted in its potential to mitigate social problems such as relationship breakdowns and financial instability caused…