- The Eastern Nagaland People’s Organisation (ENPO) has set a deadline for the Nagaland government to share its views with the Centre regarding the creation of an autonomous territory, the Frontier Nagaland Territory (FNT), comprising six districts bordering Myanmar.
- ENPO represents seven Naga tribes and has been leading this demand.
- It would include the districts of Kiphire, Longleng, Mon, Noklak, Shamator, and Tuensang.
- The Ministry of Home Affairs asked the Nagaland government in 2023 to provide feedback on a draft memorandum concerning FNT.
- ENPO urged the state government to act in accordance with collective responsibility as outlined in Article 164 (2) of the Constitution.
- The demand stems from alleged neglect of these six districts by the state government, leading to a boycott of Nagaland’s 60th Statehood Day celebrations and the Lok Sabha elections in the region.
| Article 164 of the Indian Constitution deals with the appointment of the Chief Minister and other Ministers in the state. Collective Responsibility: The Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the Legislative Assembly of the state. |
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