KOHIMA, SEPTEMBER 4: Nagaland Legislative Assembly members Jwenga Seb, S. Keoshu Yimchunger and Sukhato A. Sema on Thursday, September 3, extended their support to the Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority (FNTA) Bill, 2026, describing the proposed arrangement as a step towards addressing longstanding developmental disparities in Eastern Nagaland while strengthening the unity and territorial integrity of Nagaland.
Participating in the discussion on the Bill in the Assembly, the three MLAs emphasised that the FNTA was not intended to divide the State but to promote greater equity, decentralised governance and balanced development. Seb described the Bill as an “instrument of equity,” asserting that the six eastern districts would remain an inseparable part of Nagaland, while Yimchunger termed the FNTA a “special institutional arrangement within Nagaland” aimed at addressing the aspirations of the region.
Yimchunger also highlighted the tripartite Memorandum of Agreement signed on February 5, 2026, between the Government of India, Government of Nagaland and the Eastern Nagaland Peoples’ Organisation (ENPO), saying it formed the foundation of the legislation. Meanwhile, Sema stressed the need for greater focus on roads, healthcare, education, drinking water, electricity, communication, livelihoods and employment opportunities.
The MLAs maintained that addressing regional disparities would strengthen rather than weaken Naga unity. They called for support to the Bill, stressing that balanced development and economic justice were essential for building a more united and inclusive Nagaland.
