The Working Committee of NNPGs (WC, NNPGs) has alleged that the Government of India has reneged on its commitment to “co-existence and enduring peace” arrived at during negotiations in October 2019, stating that the sentiment of the Naga people has once again been hurt.
In a statement issued by its Media Cell, the group recalled that by mid-October 2019, interlocutor RN Ravi and the Naga team led by Convener N. Kitovi Zhimomi had negotiated what was “best for both the GoI and the Nagas.” However, seven winters later, it alleged that the Indian political leadership has gone back on the pledge.
The statement further claimed that a “distinguished few” in Nagaland, described as wielding wealth, power, and authority, have continued to “edit the script” of the Indo-Naga political issue. It also alleged that central and state investigation and security agencies, both uniformed and non-uniformed, have been overawed by such influence.
The WC, NNPGs said against this backdrop, anger is steadily building among the younger generation. It described a growing section of “young, educated, articulate, street-smart, unemployed and insulted” Nagas who are increasingly disillusioned and may begin to “write their own script and future, peacefully or otherwise.” It further alleged that corrupt institutions and fickle instruments of law and law enforcers have stifled the talent, calibre and dreams of young Nagas, warning that “guns and draconian laws …are useless against human will to either fight or die.”
“Those is power must stop plagiarizing the Naga political issue in New Delhi,” it stated.
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The group also expressed concern over what it termed an ongoing “witch-hunt” against members of the NSCN (Khango-Vusshe), a ceasefire entity and an affiliate of the WC. Referring to the January 19, 2026 incident involving the alleged assault on Head GB Kiyeto of Vikuho Village, it noted that those involved are currently behind bars. However, it questioned whether law enforcement agencies would similarly act against another individual, K Kits, identified as president of the Railway Courier Union, Dimapur, alleging his involvement in illegal activities and misappropriation of funds collected in the name of Naga groups.
According to the statement, such funds could otherwise be utilised for the benefit of conflict widows, orphans, and the sick in camps. It also asserted that no Naga political group “worth its salt” accepts monthly maintenance from the Government of India, except those already surrendered.
Reiterating its stand, the WC, NNPGs maintained that as long as the Indo-Naga political issue remains unresolved, a nominal traditional tax will continue to be sought based on the resolution adopted on May 16, 1951 (Naga Plebiscite), from well-wishers and those earning their livelihood in the state.
The Working Committee further urged entrepreneurs, shopkeepers, and traders across Nagaland to do away with the practice of employing “local goons, petty thieves, profiteers and black marketers” as business welfare union presidents-secretaries, market union chairman-secretaries, transport union president/secretaries etc., alleging that such individuals inflate the number of political groups, raise taxes, collect protection fees from commercial outlets, and divert funds meant for the Naga political cause.
The WC, NNPGs stated that it would closely monitor the activities of such business and market union leaders and warned that any personal enrichment through public contributions meant for the Naga cause would be dealt with appropriately.
