Nagaland: ‘Fed-up Nagas’ urge Centre to implement Naga agreements

In a significant development and borne out of total frustration with the prolonged delay in achieving Naga political solution, Naga youths responded to the call to come together and band under the platform “Fed-Up Nagas” primarily to make a strong plea with the government of India to implement Naga solution from the two agreements- Framework Agreement on August 3, 2015 with NSCN (I-M) and Agreed Position on November 17, 2017 with WC/NNPGs.
This was disclosed at a press meet held as The Layover Hotel, 3rd Mile where those who addressed the media informed that they had to work under a forum “Fed-up Nagas.”
Kahuto I. Awomi said the movement emerged from the lived experiences of Naga youths struggling to survive amid prolonged political uncertainty. He clarified that “Fed-up Nagas” is not a formal organization, political party, tribal body, or association, but a unified platform of individuals from diverse tribes, regions, and even Nagas outside Nagaland. He said the forum lacks a president, general secretary, or convener but inclusively represents youth statewide and beyond.
The press conference addressed the “Naga Youth Movement’s” urgency. Awomi said “We are fed up and struggling to survive. Youth face intolerable problems we can no longer ignore.” Awomi urged the Government of India to swiftly implement long-pending peace accords, emphasizing that “Fed-up Nagas” seeks no new demands. “We are only asking for the immediate implementation of the signed agreements,” he asserted.
Positioning the movement as pro-peace, pro-agreement, and pro-Naga future, Awomi questioned the “cost of silence” without doubting elders’ intent. He reaffirmed support for the 2015 Framework Agreement with NSCN (I-M) and the Agreed Position with NNPGs, praising the Nagaland government’s dialogue role. On inclusivity, Awomi clarified the call unites all Nagas, in Nagaland or beyond borders. “Naga youths everywhere are suffering. A solution must bring relief to everyone—that is what inclusive means,” he stated.
Ninoto Khekiye Chishi clarified that the “Fed-up Nagas” movement targets no individuals, organizations, or groups, but a flawed system normalizing temporary political arrangements as permanent. “A system has turned abnormal conditions into normal reality, with youth paying the heaviest price,” he stated at the press conference.
He linked decades-long delay in resolving the Naga political issue to severe social and economic fallout, including rampant monopolies, syndicates, weak law enforcement, and corruption amid uncertainty.
He said syndicates now dictate prices for essentials to major businesses by force, ignoring quality, he noted. Gun culture has supplanted moral authority, where “authority stems from integrity, power from discipline, and respect is earned, not demanded.” He warned against glorifying violence.
Highlighting psychological scars on Naga youth, Chishi described fear as normalized, silence as survival, and corruption as accepted life-breeding a mindset that erodes dignity and justice.
Framing it as a “call to courage,” he said Generation X and Millennials have endured the political impasse’s burdens. “We must not burden future generations. With only God and each other, we cannot wait forever. Choose dignity over dependency, responsibility over silence,” Chishi urged.
Aga Rengma told reporters that the “Fed-up Nagas” platform voices the silent majority of suffering Naga youths, unheard despite their plight. “We represent no organization, tribe, or political party-just individual Naga youths worried about our future,” he emphasized.
The platform arose from casual talks among like-minded youths seeking positive contributions amid the stalled political crisis.
He explained that the name “Fed-up Nagas” captures widespread frustration with corruption, nepotism, empty promises, and broken assurances. “It’s not a formal organization but a space to unite and share our goals,” he clarified.
Rengma reaffirmed backing for key peace accords: the 2015 Framework Agreement with NSCN-IM and the 2017 Agreed Position with NNPGs, both forged after decades of talks with full Naga mandate and clear intent for swift execution.
Nearly 11 years on for the Framework Agreement and nine for the Agreed Position, he accused the Government of India of deliberate foot-dragging. “This delay mocks our people, history, aspirations, and identity,” Rengma charged. He noted even Naga political groups and civil society have publicly called out New Delhi’s insincerity, warning that prolonged tactics are fracturing Naga unity. Rengma urged the Centre to honor commitments and end the divisive stall.
Wrapping up the press conference, Awomi appealed to elders, parents, and youths to back the “Fed-up Nagas” platform, stressing its non-violent nature and focus on future generations. “To elders and leaders, we appeal out of love—please don’t suppress us. Parents, after raising children through hardship, seeing them unemployed and trapped is devastating. We’re fighting for survival,” he urged.
Awomi called on youths to transcend social media activism: “If not now, when? This is our fight, our future. Rise together.”
Reaffirming opposition to violence, he sought prayers, active participation, and collective efforts to advance the cause.
Organizers announced updates via their website “Fed-Up Nagas” and social media, inviting all Naga youths to join peacefully for a shared future.