NSF president Medovi said that its earlier decision to boycott the upcoming Lok Sabha Election in the state has been kept in abeyance after an assurance given by the Nagaland state government through the state chief secretary that the same issue would be taken into consideration at the earliest before the 18th Lok Sabha elections through a detailed report(s)
By Imna Longchar, TFM, Nagaland Correspondent
As the Naga Student’s Federation (NSF) has been expounding the very threat of illegal immigrants into the state, it has called for a meeting on April 16 wherein issues with revoking or suspension of the order suspending the Inner Line Permit (ILP) will be focussed.
Talking to this correspondent, NSF president Medovi said that its earlier decision to boycott the upcoming Lok Sabha Election in the state has been kept in abeyance after an assurance given by the Nagaland state government through the state chief secretary that the same issue would be taken into consideration at the earliest before the 18th Lok Sabha elections through a detailed report (s).
NSF has earlier through a press statement has expressed its profound concern regarding Nagaland government’s inaction following the expiration of its earlier 30 days issued on June 2, 2023, with regard to the influx of illegal immigrants into the state, directly impacting the interests and cultural integrity of the Nagas at large specially Dimapur, Chumoukedima, and Niuland districts.
Medovi also shared that the proposed statewide bandh on the day when Nagaland goes to poll (April 19) has been retracted after an assurance was given to the federation following lengthy discussions with Nagaland chief secretary, J Alam.
Medovi also said that the NSF has in its previous representation on February 28 this year to Nagaland’s chief secretary, articulated the need for immediate action to safeguard the indigenous population’s interests and uphold the cultural fabric of the Naga homeland.
Mentioning that despite the pleas, the state government has failed to take decisive measures to address its demands, it further reiterated the critical importance of stringent ILP enforcement across the state, emphasizing the establishment of monitoring cells at vital entry points, including Dimapur railway station, Dimapur airport, and all entry/exit points to Nagaland.
Additionally, the NSF also emphasized the necessity for robust ILP enforcement in all district headquarters to protect the rights of indigenous inhabitants by citing that the demands are not mere requests but a resolute call to protect the very essence of the Naga homeland.