Eastern Liangmai Naga Chiefs Back FNCC, Decry Encroachment and Security Threats

Kangpokpi, Manipur – July 18, 2025: The Eastern Liangmai Naga Chief Chairman Association (ELNCCA) has publicly extended its full support to the Foothills Naga Co-ordination Committee (FNCC), strongly endorsing their demands and raising alarms over what they term as serious threats of land encroachment and security violations in Naga ancestral territories.

In a press release dated July 18, 2025, the ELNCCA expressed deep concern over attempts to rename roads and alter territorial nomenclature, actions it believes are driven by hidden agendas involving certain Kuki groups and elements within government agencies. The association stated that such moves violate the historical, cultural, and territorial rights of the Indigenous Naga communities and must be condemned.

Referring to past historical goodwill where Naga forefathers provided refuge to Kuki communities fleeing Burma, the ELNCCA noted that this trust has been repeatedly misused. It accused Kuki groups of gradually expanding into Naga lands, calling it a form of "territorial aggression."

The ELNCCA urged the Government of India to:

• Immediately dismantle all Kuki SoO (Suspension of Operation) camps allegedly operating on Naga land.

• Halt the renaming of roads and landmarks without indigenous consultation.

• Stop plans to set up new SoO camps near Naga foothill villages, especially near the Haflong–Imphal National Highway.

The press note also warned lesser-known Kuki organizations like Young Kuki and World Kuki-Zo Intellectual Council (WKZIC) to avoid making provocative statements that could destabilize peace in the region.

Emphasizing peace and reconciliation, the ELNCCA concluded by urging vigilance and unity among the Naga people, stating that no further compromise on land, identity, or dignity will be accepted.

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