DIMAPUR, MARCH 29 (MExN): The 2nd Federal Assembly of the Naga Hoho, held on March 28 in Dimapur, passed several important resolutions addressing political, social and cross-border issues affecting the Naga community.
One of the key resolutions opposed the scrapping of the Indo-Myanmar Free Movement Regime (FMR) and the construction of fencing along the Indo-Myanmar border, with the assembly asserting that the move would divide the Naga people of India and Myanmar. The assembly demanded an immediate halt to the ongoing fencing, citing its negative impact on the historically linked cross-border communities.
The assembly also reaffirmed its commitment to the Naga political issue, with a resolution to revamp the Political Affairs Committee (PAC) to better address the matter. Members from Naga communities in Manipur, Assam, and Arunachal Pradesh were urged to nominate representatives for the PAC to ensure its smooth operation.
In an appeal related to the ongoing Indo-Naga peace talks, the assembly urged both the Government of India and Naga political groups to refrain from provocative statements and focus on achieving a solution that is inclusive, honorable, and acceptable to all Naga people.
The President of Naga Hoho expressed regret before the house regarding the statement titled “It’s time to wrap up the Naga peace talks,” released on February 25, 2025, clarifying that it was his personal opinion and not the collective position of the Naga Hoho. Therefore, the house resolved to forgive the President’s statement, embracing the spirit of “to err is human, to forgive divine.”
Condemnation was also directed at the Government of India and the Government of Assam for imposing restrictions on the Naga people’s right to host the 2025 Naga Hoho Federal Assembly in Dima Hasao, Assam. The assembly denounced this as a violation of fundamental democratic values and rights of the Naga people.
The assembly further expressed deep concern over the ongoing ethnic violence and humanitarian crisis in Manipur, urging Prime Minister Narendra Modi to intervene and restore peace in the region. The house appealed to community leaders, civil society organizations and district administration to take immediate steps to restore law and order.
In light of the “current environment of a broken society,” the assembly reiterated the importance of addressing differences through peaceful means. It stressed that mutual distrust and suspicion would not lead to lasting solutions and that dialogue should be fostered among all sections of Naga society. The house emphasized its belief that through peaceful efforts, it is possible to find common ground and build a harmonious society.
