Kohima, February 6 (MExN): The Naga People’s Front (NPF) on February 6 expressed appreciation to its president and Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio and the Political Affairs Committee (PAC) delegation for what it termed as “productive engagement with the Government of India on key issues concerning the state.”
In a statement issued by the Press Bureau of the Naga People’s Front, the NPF welcomed Rio’s call for reviving the Indo-Naga peace talks at the highest political level and the Union Home Minister’s indication of renewed political-level engagement.
The party also commended the chief minister for highlighting Nagaland’s financial concerns, including the demand for restoration of the earlier financial arrangement under the 16-Point Agreement. It further appreciated his efforts in seeking relaxation of the Protected Area Permit (PAP) regime and a review of the revised Free Movement Regime (FMR) guidelines.
The NPF said such initiatives reflected responsible leadership and were crucial for safeguarding the rights and identity of the Naga people.
Expressing hope, the party said the assurances given by the Government of India would translate into concrete action, addressing Nagaland’s financial challenges and promoting the welfare of the Naga people.
The NPF also described February 5, 2026 as a “red-letter day”, stating that the NPF-led People’s Democratic Alliance (PDA) government had successfully inked the Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority (FNTA) agreement, calling it a major milestone in the history of the state.
