This is in reference to the opinion expressed by the NSF appearing in your esteemed paper on 20-01-16 opposing promotion of Nagamese. It appears that the NSF is not aware that this is the only Lingua Franca that naturally appeared among the illiterate Nagas speaking different dialects without any assistants from the literate Nagas. This language is easily understood and accepted by the ordinary villagers in Nagaland and even beyond. That Nagamese is a mixture of Indian and Foreign Languages do not pose any threat to the Naga identity. On the other hand the name Nagamese itself speaks volume of the ingenuity of the Nagas super ceding many other Tribal languages of the North Eastern States. Nagamese is becoming the most acceptable and easily communicable Lingua Franca which is seen in the churches of Nagaland and outside. Therefore, the NSF is well advised not to be misguided by any unfounded parochial attitude.
T L Angami On behalf of the whole Village Chiefs and Uneducated Nagas
