Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) has submitted a memorandum to the chief minister highlighting several urgent issues of political, administrative and social importance, and sought immediate government intervention.
In the memorandum signed by NSF president Mteisuding and general secretary Kenilo Kent, the federation reaffirmed its commitment to uphold its founding principles while acknowledging the state government’s initiatives under the present leadership. It, however, said that pressing issues affecting the future of the Naga people required the government’s immediate and positive attention. In this regard, NSF has submitted a nine-point memorandum to chief minister.
- Indo-Naga political issue: NSF reiterated that the Indo-Naga political issue forms the very foundation of the Naga people’s existence. Appreciating the state government’s initiative in forming the Core Committee on the Naga Political Issue, NSF urged the government to move beyond symbolic gestures and work with sincerity and courage towards: Ensuring inclusivity of all Nagas across artificial boundaries created by external powers; advocating for integration of all Naga territories in line with the historical and political aspirations of the people and facilitating and supporting political dialogue at the highest level without preconditions for an honourable and lasting solution.
It also called upon the chief minister to be proactive and decisive in this matter of historic significance. - Influx of illegal immigrants: Terming the unchecked inflow of illegal immigrants as an existential threat to the Nagas, NSF expressed concern over poor implementation of the Inner Line Pass (ILP) despite its 150-year existence. It informed that the federation had constituted the Inner Line Regulation Commission (ILRC) in December 2024 to monitor the issue.
- NSF urged the state government to: Set up a special commission for Inner Line Regulation (ILR); establish a centralised database system for ILP issuance; open ILP issuing offices and checkpoints at Dimapur railway station and airport; create ILP enforcement wings in all district headquarters; organise sensitisation programmes to ensure foolproof ILP implementation and work in close coordination with village councils, student bodies and civil organisations to prevent illegal settlements.
- Rampant illegal appointments: While acknowledging government efforts through NPSC and NSSB, NSF expressed concern that backdoor appointments in the state departments have become “cancerous”, destroying transparency and discouraging merit and robbing deserving youth of their rights.
It demanded that the government: halt all illegal appointments immediately; ensure all recruitments are made strictly through NPSC or NSSB and fix accountability on officials indulging in such practices. - Upgradation of KPA: Highlighting the absence of a full-fledged government engineering college in the State, NSF urged the government to upgrade Khelhoshe Polytechnic Atoizu (KPA) into a Government Engineering College from the academic year 2026–27 to promote self-reliance in technical education and reduce dependence on outside institutions.
- Indigenous representation in NU and NIT: The federation expressed concern over the lack of indigenous representation in Nagaland University and NIT, Chümoukedima. It demanded that at least 80% of teaching and non-teaching positions be reserved for indigenous Nagas, citing: The constitutional safeguard of Article 371(A); the need for long-term commitment in administration and rising unemployment among qualified Naga youth.
- E-governance and transparency in administration: Emphasising the importance of transparency and accountability, NSF urged the government to strengthen e-Governance mechanisms by empowering citizens with access to accurate information, reduce corrupt practices and bridge the gap between government and the people.
It therefore urged the government to: ensure compliance with the Government of India’s Guidelines for Indian Government Websites (GIGW); make departmental information, including schemes, beneficiaries, post creations and vacancies publicly accessible; expand digital platforms to improve citizen engagement, especially in rural areas and promote internet-based public services to reduce corruption and middlemen interference. - Students and youth empowerment for self-reliance: Expressing concern over rising unemployment, NSF urged the government to take proactive role in empowering the youth by fostering indigenous human resources, technical expertise and entrepreneurship.
The NSF proposed that each of the 60 MLAs sponsor aspirants from their constituencies for UPSC coaching and mentorship. It also urged the government to; strengthen skill development and vocational training through partnerships and multidisciplinary colleges under NEP 2020 and implement the CM Micro Finance initiative extensively as a tool for youth empowerment. - Repeal of AFSPA from Naga areas: Terming AFSPA a “draconian law” that has caused untold suffering and human rights violations, NSF reaffirmed its stand for complete repeal of AFSPA from the Naga homeland and urged the State government to amplify this demand at all levels. NSF reaffirmed its stand of non-cooperation with the Indian Armed Forces until AFSPA was completely repealed from Naga areas.
- Scrapping of FMR and border fencing: The federation condemned the Centre’s decision to scrap the Free Movement Regime (FMR) and impose border fencing along the Indo-Myanmar boundary, stating that such moves disregard the Naga people’s unique history, whose ancestral lands stretch across the arbitrary boundary and threatens centuries-old kinship and cultural ties. It said that the fencing would not only sever social and cultural relationship but also worsen conflicts in the region.
It called upon the state government to oppose these “regressive” measures that undermine Naga history and identities and advocate policies that respect traditional cross-border relations and work towards solutions that foster peace and unity rather than division.
Concluding, NSF said the issues raised were not merely student-related but existential, political and developmental concerns that directly affect the Naga people’s future. The federation assured the government of its continued cooperation in the pursuit of justice, transparency and holistic development, and expressed hope that under the chief minister’s leadership, Nagaland would move towards peace, accountability and progress.