KOHIMA, May 11, 2026 — The NSCN/GPRN has strongly criticised the Nagaland Government’s recent notification banning the display of religious or NGO-based slogans, signages, stickers, and other unauthorised identifiers on both private and public vehicles.
In a press statement issued dated 11 May 2026 by the Ministry of Information and Publicity of the Government of the People’s Republic of Nagaland, the group termed the notification as an “insidious” attempt to suppress the visible identity and presence of Christians and churches in public spaces.
The statement alleged that Indian secularism is “a farcical sham” and accused the Indian system of repeatedly overriding the “Special Provisions” of Nagaland under Article 371(A), particularly concerning religion, customs, resources, and language.
According to the NSCN/GPRN, churches and church associations have long displayed names, logos, and signages on their vehicles as part of accepted tradition and community service. It said such displays symbolise identity and service rather than religious coercion or propaganda.
The organisation further claimed that the government order could be misused by Indian security agencies and police personnel as a pretext to harass church leaders, pastors, and Christian institutions.
Reaffirming its stand, the NSCN/GPRN stated that Nagas have the “God-given right” to openly practice and profess their religion in public spaces and not merely within the confines of their homes.
The statement concluded with the declaration that the NSCN/GPRN would “steadfastly defend Nagaland for Christ.”
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