RPP raises alarm over influx of immigrants in Nagaland
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Newmai Network
DIMAPUR, Sep 5: The Rising Peoples' Party (RPP) "strongly condemns" the Nagaland's Progressive Democratic Alliance (PDA) government's alleged lackadaisical attitude and insincerity in addressing the pressing issue of "illegal immigration and Miya influx in Dimapur district and Nagaland state at large".
In a statement issued today, the Nagaland based political party said the uncontrolled influx of thousands of non-locals into "our state", especially Dimapur, without verification, is alarming and perturbing. Nagaland's limited land and small local population make it vulnerable to illegal immigration threats, it also said. "The government's inaction raises questions about its commitment to protecting the interests of its people," it added.
The RPP then said the Inner Line Permit (ILP) is a vital tool to safeguard indigenous cultural heritage by regulating outsider influx. While Mizoram effectively implements ILP statewide under the same Inner Line Permit Act, Nagaland failed to do so, it said. "Is the government weak, pressured, or driven by vested interests?", it asked.
The RPP then expressed appreciation to the Dimapur administration and police for conducting checks at the railway station recently, prompted by social media uproar. However, this action will be merely an eyewash if the real issue of implementation is not addressed, it pointed out.
The threat to Dimapur Naga Students Union (DNSU) for its intention to verify non-local populations is unacceptable, the RPP also said. The RPP then said it "stands" with DNSU on this. Enforcement of ILP statewide is a common cause and deserves support from all.
DIMAPUR, Sep 5: The Rising Peoples' Party (RPP) "strongly condemns" the Nagaland's Progressive Democratic Alliance (PDA) government's alleged lackadaisical attitude and insincerity in addressing the pressing issue of "illegal immigration and Miya influx in Dimapur district and Nagaland state at large".
In a statement issued today, the Nagaland based political party said the uncontrolled influx of thousands of non-locals into "our state", especially Dimapur, without verification, is alarming and perturbing. Nagaland's limited land and small local population make it vulnerable to illegal immigration threats, it also said. "The government's inaction raises questions about its commitment to protecting the interests of its people," it added.
The RPP then said the Inner Line Permit (ILP) is a vital tool to safeguard indigenous cultural heritage by regulating outsider influx. While Mizoram effectively implements ILP statewide under the same Inner Line Permit Act, Nagaland failed to do so, it said. "Is the government weak, pressured, or driven by vested interests?", it asked.
The RPP then expressed appreciation to the Dimapur administration and police for conducting checks at the railway station recently, prompted by social media uproar. However, this action will be merely an eyewash if the real issue of implementation is not addressed, it pointed out.
The threat to Dimapur Naga Students Union (DNSU) for its intention to verify non-local populations is unacceptable, the RPP also said. The RPP then said it "stands" with DNSU on this. Enforcement of ILP statewide is a common cause and deserves support from all.