Kohima, April 28, 2026: Achumbemo Kikon, Secretary General of the Naga People's Front (NPF), on Tuesday expressed concern over the proposed delimitation exercise based solely on population, warning that it could disadvantage smaller states like Nagaland and weaken their voice in national decision-making.
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| Achumbemo Kikon addresses a seminar of the Naga People's Front at its central headquarters in Kohima on issues including delimitation and governance. |
Addressing a party seminar at the NPF central headquarters in Kohima, Kikon noted that Nagaland has had only one Member of Parliament for nearly six decades and argued that a population-based redistribution does not adequately consider the state’s historical, political and tribal realities.
He said Nagaland, being a special state formed under unique political circumstances, deserves enhanced parliamentary representation and called for wider consultations with tribal leaders to develop a common stand on the issue.
The seminar, attended by party legislators and leaders, also discussed governance-related issues including the implementation of government schemes, agriculture reforms, digitisation of the Public Distribution System (PDS), land resource development and the importance of accurate census and electoral processes.
During the event, Mhathung Yanthan, MLA and Advisor for Agriculture, highlighted the recently approved agriculture policy aimed at transforming farming in Nagaland into a market-oriented and climate-resilient sector. He noted that nearly 70 per cent of the state’s population depends on agriculture and announced the introduction of seven new high-yielding, climate-resilient rice varieties.
KT Sukhalu, MLA and Advisor for Food & Civil Supplies and Legal Metrology, said the state had transitioned to a Smart Public Distribution System since May 2025, enabling digitisation and real-time monitoring of ration distribution.
G Ikuto Zhimomi, MLA and Advisor for Land Resources, outlined initiatives in watershed development, spring rejuvenation and plantation expansion, including plans to scale up coffee cultivation to 50,000 hectares and rubber to 30,000 hectares.
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Meanwhile, Metsubo Jamir, Minister for Rural Development and SIRD, stressed the importance of participation in the national census and verification of electoral rolls, calling them key responsibilities of party workers.
Kikon also reiterated the party’s support for women’s reservation and called for stronger coordination within the party at central, divisional and constituency levels ahead of upcoming elections.
The seminar concluded with an interaction session focusing on governance challenges and strategies for strengthening grassroots engagement.
