Nagaland Lawmakers Push for Indigenous Protection Amid Immigration Concerns

Nagaland Lawmakers Push for Indigenous Protection Amid Immigration Concerns

Nagaland Lawmakers Push for Indigenous Protection Amid Immigration Concerns Nagaland lawmakers are urging the state government to bolster protections for indigenous communities, proposing the creation of a dedicated Department of Indigenous Affairs. In a legislative session, NPF MLA Kuzholuzo (Azo) Nienu highlighted the escalating threat from illegal immigration, citing instances of undocumented migrants entering from Assam.Nienu warned that Nag…

MLAs urge govt to strengthen enforcement to protect indigenous rights, Rio stresses collective duty

Kohima, Sep 4 (PTI) Nagaland MLAs on Thursday urged the state government to strengthen enforcement of protective mechanisms and consider creating a dedicated Department of Indigenous Affairs to protect the rights of indigenous communities.Initiating a discussion in the assembly on 'Safeguarding the Rights of Indigenous Communities', NPF MLA Kuzholuzo (Azo) Nienu flagged the growing threat of illegal immigration, citing recent reports of 200 vehi…

Nagaland MLA calls for census and new department on indigenous affairs

Kohima: MLA Kuzholuzo Nienu raised concerns over illegal immigration and its impact on indigenous communities during the Assembly session on Thursday. He questioned whether existing measures such as the Inner Line Permit (ILP) and the Register of Indigenous Inhabitants of Nagaland (RIIN) were adequate to safeguard the interests of indigenous people. Nienu referred to reports […] The post Nagaland MLA calls for census and new department on indige…