Kohima: The Eastern Nagaland Peoples' Organisation is pressuring the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Nagaland government to finalize the Special Legislation mandated by their February 5, 2026, agreement. This deal, known as the Memorandum of Agreement, hinges on Clause 3.3. Negotiations are moving. The state government has already sent a revised draft to the federal ministry.
ENPO officials recently presented their observations following joint meetings held on July 24 and 27. They clarified their input was made "in a constructive spirit" to help the process rather than interfere with government duties. The organization considers the deal a tripartite pact among the Ministry, the state, and itself.
Leadership remains firm. They expect results. To show good faith, the group suspended a planned rally and pushed its Central Executive Council meeting to August 11. This delay provides space for a final decision. They hope the government meets this deadline to avoid further uncertainty.
The group noted that their restraint has created a "legitimate expectation" that the legislative work will conclude swiftly. Failing to deliver could hurt public trust in negotiated peace. They want the matter settled before their August 11 meeting or, at the absolute latest, before Independence Day. The organization aims for a resolution that allows the people of Eastern Nagaland to mark the holiday "with renewed confidence in the commitments made under the historic Tripartite Agreement."
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