Staff Reporter
DIMAPUR, JUN 4 (NPN): Fed-Up Nagas (FUN), a recently launched youth-led committee, seeks to highlight concerns due to undue delay in securing solution to the Naga political issue and announced that it would organise a peaceful public rally on June 27, calling for the implementation of long-pending Naga political agreements and urging citizens to unite for a common future.
Disclosing this to the media at Oak House, Dimapur, FUN member Mughali Naga announced the June 27 rally and said it was not against any individual, organisation or group. She described it as a collective appeal for the future of the Naga people. She said unemployment and economic hardship had left many youths idle, but implementing the agreements could bring investors, industries and jobs. She urged youth, civil society groups, churches and citizens to join the rally for positive change.
Another member, Atoke Naga, said “Fed-Up Nagas” is not an organisation, political party or tribal group, but a people’s movement formed out of frustration. He said it represents concerned Nagas worried about society’s future and will remain peaceful, democratic and inclusive. He added that FUN’s demand to implement the Framework Agreement and Agreed Position is based on honouring agreements.
He said the long delay has caused uncertainty, economic slowdown and migration of Naga youths seeking jobs outside the state.
Atoke said many talented Naga youths were forced to use their skills outside the state as local opportunities remained limited. He warned that delay of Naga solution was weakening public trust.
He urged Naga leaders to unite and appealed to the Government of India to honour its commitments.
He also said warned that delay on solution was affecting the collective future of the Nagas, especially youths as every year without solution, was another year taken away the dreams of the youth.
He urged youths to be politically aware, as lack of concern was more dangerous than disagreement. Atoke said politics affects rights, opportunities and society, so it should not be left only to politicians. Awareness means staying informed, asking questions and joining democracy peacefully, he added.
Another FUN member, T. Molung Naga, questioned the undue delay in the Naga political solution and urged the state and central governments to be sincere. He said FUN has no personal or political interest, but only aimed at raising people’s voices. “If we remain silent, who will build our Nagaland?” he asked and called upon students, organisations and the general public to participate in the June 27 rally.
In response to a query, FUN member Kuhoto Naga said the group had not formally approached the state government over its concerns, but remained open to dialogue. He said the committee was meeting different stakeholders and collecting public views to build a common understanding.
Supporting this, FUN member Idizeung Naga questioned the call for further negotiations on the Naga political issue. He said the focus should instead be on implementing the agreements already signed, rather than seeking another agreement.
Idizeung said FUN aimed to rise above tribal and organisational divisions and promote unity among Nagas. He appealed to civil society groups, tribal bodies and the public to support the initiative and think together as Nagas, beyond narrow divisions.
Idizeung said FUN aimed to rise above tribal and organisational divisions and promote unity among Nagas. He appealed to civil society groups, tribal bodies and the public to support the initiative and think together as Nagas, beyond narrow divisions.
On speculations about FUN’s funding and hidden agenda, Idizeung said the movement is run by a committee without formal posts. He said citizens, businessmen, elders and well-wishers supported it voluntarily, and details of funds received and spent would be made public later. FUN member Atoke Naga said the June 27 rally would be followed by a memorandum to the Government of India with a deadline, urging all Nagas to take part.