The Ao Senden has denied claims that it had “accepted” the 33% Reservation for Women in Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) during the consultative meeting convened by the Nagaland Government on 1 September 2023.

This was made clarified by the apex body of the Ao Naga tribe during a meeting with the All Ward Union Mokokchung Town, and the Land Owner Board Mokokchung Town (Ungma, Mokokchung and Khensa Village Councils) on 6 September 2023, at the Ao Senden Office. Following the meeting, a set of resolutions was announced that reflect their collective stance on pressing issues.

1. Support for Supreme Court Hearing on Nagaland Municipal Act:

The attendees at the meeting unanimously resolved to extend their support to the stance taken regarding the Supreme Court hearing concerning the Nagaland Municipal Act.

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2. Naga People’s Consultation on New Nagaland Municipal Act:

The second resolution emphasizes the need for thorough consultation with the Naga people before the proposed new Nagaland Municipal Act, currently being framed by a government-appointed panel, is introduced in the Assembly. Importantly, the resolution asserts that Article 371A, a crucial constitutional provision for Nagaland, must not be compromised during the framing of this new Act.

3. Denial of “Accepted” Status on 33% Reservation for Women:

A third resolution addresses a purported report suggesting that the Ao Senden had “accepted” the 33% Reservation for Women in the ULBs. The Ao Senden, through this resolution, refutes this claim as unfounded and expresses regret over the misinformation.