Dimapur, September 5 (MExN): The National People’s Party (NPP) Nagaland has extended full support to a resolution adopted at its National Committee and Annual General Meeting held in Tura on September 2, urging the repeal of the Arunachal Pradesh Freedom of Religion Act, 1978.
In a statement, the NPP said the Act, in its present form, is outdated and inconsistent with democratic and secular values. Instead of promoting unity, it held, the law risks creating divisions, restricting individual liberty, and being misused against citizens.
The party stressed that Article 25 of the Constitution guarantees freedom of conscience and the right to profess, practise, and propagate religion, and any legislation curtailing these rights is “a step backward from the spirit of the Republic.” By opposing such restrictive laws, the NPP said it was demonstrating its commitment to justice, equality, and peaceful coexistence, while assuring citizens that their voices would not be ignored.
NPP appealed to the Government of India to repeal the Act “in the interest of protecting constitutional rights and preserving national harmony.”
