Kohima: The Confederation of Nagaland Chamber of Commerce and Industry wants answers. Business leaders sent a formal demand to the Nagaland Government on October 25 following an unofficial directive circulating online. This order claims to force a Sunday shutdown of all shops and specifically targets non-Naga business establishments.
Digital media outlets recently carried statements attributed to the National Socialist Council of Nagaland/Federal Republic Government of Nagaland. The status of this group remains murky. Investigators cannot verify its formation or current organizational standing. The chamber now demands the state confirm who holds actual administrative power.
Economic stability is at stake. The chamber argues that while Sunday worship matters, blanket trading bans hurt the local economy. They warn that ethnicity-based restrictions could trigger communal tension and scare off investors. The group emphasizes their Naga First policy, but they insist this should not exclude other communities from lawful economic participation. Economic growth needs competition and access to markets.
The chamber sent a pointed message to the FRGN. They suggest the group stick to political issues rather than meddling in commercial affairs. As for the government, the pressure is on. The CNCCI declared, "The chamber called on the State Government to publicly clarify its position on the directive and disclose the action taken."
Officials face a ticking clock. The chamber warned they might launch their own course of action if the state stays silent. They aim to protect the festive season trade while securing a clear response from local authorities.
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