Dimapur: Nagaland Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Monday reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to the peaceful settlement of the Naga political issue.
In his maiden address since assuming office in August 2025 at the 8th session of the 14th Nagaland Legislative Assembly in Kohima, Bhalla informed the House that the Political Affairs Committee (PAC), comprising ministers, elected representatives of all tribes, representatives of political parties and members of Parliament from the state, has been actively reviewing the matter.
“A sub-committee has also been constituted to further streamline its efforts,” he said.
Bhalla said recently, chief minister Neiphiu Rio, along with his cabinet colleagues and members of the PAC sub-committee, met Union Home Minister Amit Shah, requesting the Government of India to elevate the ongoing peace dialogue through the appointment of an interlocutor at the political or ministerial level to expedite the talks towards an early and honourable solution.
He also spoke about the signing of a memorandum of agreement between the Nagaland government, Government of India and the Eastern Nagaland Peoples’ Organisation on February 5 for the constitution of the Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority (FNTA) within the state.
Bhalla described the agreement as a significant step towards ensuring equitable and inclusive development in eastern Nagaland.
The state government is currently working toward constituting an interim council for FNTA in consultation with stakeholders and will also move for enactment of a special legislation for its formal establishment, he added.
He also informed the House about the upcoming decennial Census of India exercise. He said Census 2027 will be conducted in two phases, with the house listing and housing census scheduled in Nagaland from July 1 to July 30, and self-enumeration available from June 16 to June 30, 2026.
Bhalla called upon the members and all stakeholders to extend full cooperation for the successful conduct of the exercise.
He also highlighted the state government’s other key policy priorities, notable achievements, and major developmental initiatives across various sectors.