Lotha Baptist Churches Association (LBCA), Vankhosung, Wokha, has strongly reaffirmed its commitment to upholding the Nagaland Liquor Total Prohibition (NLTP) Act, 1989, with utmost sincerity and responsibility.
In a press release, LBCA president Rev. Dr. LL Kikon and executive secretary Rev. Nyanchumo Lotha stated that the NLTP Act was the outcome of years of prayerful consideration and collective efforts by past church leaders, public figures, and believers.
LBCA said the present generation cannot afford to “surrender this hard-earned Act” to the vested interests of a few individuals.
LBCA acknowledged that while there may be differing opinions on the NLTP Act, the conscience of Naga society clearly supported it due to the undeniable devastating impact of liquor on families and society.
The association maintained that the best way to combat the menace of alcohol was through total prohibition coupled with sustained awareness campaigns on its evils.
LBCA appealed to Naga Christians to seriously reflect on a crucial question: “What will it benefit the Nagas if some earn huge amounts of money by legalising liquor, but in the process, many precious Naga souls are lost to the curse of alcohol?”
The Church emphasised that every Naga life was precious and it would be painful to silently watch the younger generation fall prey to liquor and other harmful substances.
LBCA cautioned that prioritising revenue from liquor over investing in human and natural resources would be a great tragedy.
LBCA affirmed that it would never endorse any proposal to relax or lift the NLTP Act.
The association has instead pledged to continue supporting the Act and extend full cooperation to the Nagaland Baptist Church Council (NBCC), churches, civil society organisations, and government agencies for its effective implementation in letter and spirit.
Saturday, March 28, 2026