ENPO Challenges Nagaland Over Alleged Changes to Territorial Authority Agreement

The Eastern Nagaland Peoples' Organisation (ENPO) has accused the Nagaland government of trying to amend key elements of the Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority (FNTA) agreement. The ENPO insists the agreement should remain intact to address governance issues in eastern Nagaland and has called a central executive council meeting.

The Eastern Nagaland Peoples' Organisation (ENPO) has raised objections against the Nagaland government, accusing it of attempting to alter the core components of the Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) signed on February 5, 2026. This agreement was intended to establish the Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority (FNTA) as a self-governing body with legislative and financial powers.

Expressing deep concerns, the ENPO warned that any post-signature modifications would undermine the pact's foundation. The organisation urged the government to present the FNTA Bill in the Nagaland Assembly without weakening any agreed terms, highlighting its importance for the progress of eastern Nagaland.

ENPO alleged the state was now backtracking on commitments made previously, despite the Ministry of Home Affairs endorsing legislative autonomy in 2023. The organisation called for the agreement's faithful execution to ensure peace and development.

A key meeting has been scheduled by the ENPO at Tuensang to discuss these issues. Rajya Sabha MP Phangnon Konyak and representatives from the Eastern Nagaland Legislators' Union (ENLU) along with former MPs have been invited.

The Nagaland government has not yet issued an official response to these allegations.