GG News Bureau
Kohima, 9th Jan. The Tenyimi Union Nagaland (TUN), an apex body representing five major tribes in the state, has strongly opposed the Central government’s decision to fence the Indo-Myanmar border. The union claims that the move would have “devastating” effects on the Naga people, disrupting their livelihoods, cultural ties, and the social fabric of their communities.
TUN, which represents the Angami, Chakhesang, Pochury, Rengma, and Zeliang tribes, expressed concerns that the fencing would sever vital economic links, isolate communities, and limit access to education and healthcare services. “The fence is not just a physical barrier, it is an assault on our identity, heritage, and dignity,” stated TUN president Kekhwengulo Lea in a statement issued on Wednesday.
The union has urged the Central government to reconsider the decision, highlighting the need to protect the ancestral lands and safeguard the rights of the Naga people. Lea pointed out that the Free Movement Regime (FMR), which was introduced in the 1950s to allow limited cross-border travel, has already been significantly curtailed over the years. This, according to TUN, has severely affected the ability of the Naga communities to maintain their cross-border social, cultural, and economic ties.
In response to the government’s move, TUN has called for a unified stand among all Naga individuals, communities, and organizations to oppose the border fencing and to protect the collective future of the Naga people from further division and fragmentation.
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