Nagaland: NPF lauds Rio-led team engagement with GoI

Naga People’s Front (NPF) has expressed appreciation to its president and chief minister, Dr. Neiphiu Rio, and the Political Affairs Committee (PAC) delegation for their “productive engagement” with the government of India on key issues affecting Nagaland.
NPF through its press bureau also welcomed Dr. Rio’s call for reviving “Indo-Naga” talks at the highest political level and the Union Home Minister’s indication of renewed political-level engagement.
Further, the party commended the chief minister’s efforts in highlighting Nagaland’s financial concerns, including restoring the earlier financial arrangement under the 16-Point Agreement, and seeking relaxation of the Protected Area Permit (PAP) regime and a review of the revised Free Movement Regime (FMR) guidelines.
NPF expressed belief that such initiatives demonstrated responsible leadership, crucial for safeguarding Naga rights and identity.
The ruling Naga People’s Front expressed hope that the Government of India’s assurances would lead to tangible actions, addressing the state’s financial challenges and promoting the welfare of the Naga people.
Meanwhile, the party has described February 5, 2026 as “a red-letter day”, with NPF-led PDA government “successfully” inking the Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority (FNTA) agreement. NPF said that signing of FNTA agreement was “a major milestone in the state’s history.”