The NSCN/FRGN has clarified that the 30-day deadline for eradicating drug-related activities and prostitution in Naga-inhabited areas was inadvertently placed under Point No. 4 of its previous order and was intended to appear under Point No. 3.
In may be mentioned that Point No. 3 of the earlier press statement issued on October 23 referred to ‘Action against drug peddlers and prostitution” while Point No. 4 referred to “shut down of shops owned and operated by non-locals”.
In a press release issued by its Ministry of Information and Publicity (MIP), the group also clarified that its earlier order concerning businesses operated by undocumented immigrants was intended to promote the growth and development of Naga youth by creating better opportunities for their future.
The NSCN/FRGN said its initiative aimed to encourage local entrepreneurship, self-employment and self-reliance among indigenous Naga youth, citing concerns over unemployment and the migration of educated young people in search of opportunities.
It also raised concerns about businesses and farming activities allegedly operated by undocumented immigrants, whom it described as illegal Bangladeshi nationals, in towns and Naga villages. The group argued that the issue involved economic opportunities, employment, cultural identity, social harmony and the protection of indigenous rights.
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The group maintained that businesses operated by undocumented immigrants should be scrutinised, claiming that revenue generated through such activities was not reinvested in local towns and village council areas.
Responding to statements by the Confederation of Nagaland Chamber of Commerce and Industries (CNCCI) and other groups, the NSCN/FRGN described CNCCI as a respected partner in the state’s economic development and said it valued the organisation’s contribution.
The group urged collective efforts to promote local self-reliance, protect cultural heritage and ensure economic opportunities for Naga youth, while calling for solutions that uphold the rule of law and fairness.
“The drive aims to create space and opportunities for them in their own land through legitimate business ventures. However, the businesses operated by undocumented immigrants (Illegal Bangladeshi), the revenue generated in towns and village council area is never reinvested back. Therefore, we believe that business operated by undocumented immigrants (Illegal Bangladeshi) within towns and village council areas in Naga inhabited areas should be checked,” it stated.
The NSCN/FRGN hoped that the chamber of commerce would appreciate the perspective in its right spirit and continue to build an economy that promotes local self-reliance and commercial harmony.
