Naga Students' Federation Leads 'North East Black Day' Protest Against CAA

The Naga Students' Federation (NSF) organized 'North East Black Day' in Kohima, opposing the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). The protest highlighted the law's perceived threat to indigenous rights and cultural identity. Members across the Northeast burned CAA documents in symbolic dissent, advocating for its exclusion from the region.

On Thursday, the Naga Students' Federation (NSF) spearheaded the 'North East Black Day' in Kohima, a demonstration against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). This marked a collective showing of resistance in the Northeast.

Kenilo Kent, NSF general secretary, emphasized the solidarity in opposing the CAA, which he attributed to its discriminatory implications against indigenous people. He characterized their homeland as more than a physical space, emphasizing its significance to identity, culture, and history.

Leading the symbolic act of burning CAA documents, NESO secretary general Mutsikhoyo Yhobu reaffirmed the region's longstanding opposition. He criticized the limited impact of Inner Line Permit exemptions and stressed the socio-economic threats posed by the Act. The ceremony was a bold message to the central government.