‘Do not demand positions,’urges ENPO President

Morung Express News
Tuensang | February 9

A civic reception and prayer programme was held at the Parade Ground, Tuensang, on Sunday to mark the culmination of the signing ceremony for the Frontier Nagaland Territory Arrangement (FNTA).

The programme was organised by the Chang Khulei Setshang (CKS) headquarters, Tuensang, and attended by representatives of tribal bodies, civil society organisations, church leaders and members of the public.

Addressing the gathering, ENPO President, A Chingmak Chang urged the people to remain united during what he described as a crucial phase. He cautioned against “internal disputes” and appealed to the public “not to demand positions or advantages during the formation process.” 

Chang informed that the Central Government would constitute an interim body, after which further processes would resume.

United Sangtam Likhüm Pümji President, K Aliba Sangtam said the achievement was not the result of individual leadership but the outcome of a sustained mass movement and collective prayers of the people of Eastern Nagaland. He expressed gratitude to citizens across the region for standing together through the long process that led to the signing.

CKS Vice President, N Sipong thanked all stakeholders for placing their trust in the leadership of the Eastern Nagaland People’s Organisation (ENPO). ‘The dream pursued for the last 16 years could be realised only because of unity and shared resolve, and acknowledged the collective effort that sustained the movement over the years,’ Sipong stated. 

The speakers clarified that the contents of the FNTA agreement were not discussed during the programme. It was also stated that dedication programmes would be organised at the respective tribal bodies’ places, where details of the agreement would be shared with the public.

The programme included prayers, blessings and benediction by church leaders.