Elect ‘Nagas by blood’ in ULB polls, NSF urges people

Kohima: The Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) has appealed to the people of Nagaland to elect “Nagas by blood and not by adoption” in the June 26 elections to 39 urban local bodies in the state.
The students’ body said electing non-Nagas to local governance positions pose a risk to the preservation of the Naga cultural heritage.
“The NSF, in collaboration with our federating units and subordinate bodies, hereby reiterates our firm stance on the paramount importance of indigenous representation in the urban local body (ULB) polls elections in Nagaland,” the body’s vice president Mtseisuding said on Wednesday.
NSF underscores the necessity of ensuring that the voices and aspirations of the indigenous Naga people are represented in all decision-making processes, he said.
Naga people have a rich history and vibrant culture that are intricately woven into the fabric of the governance structures, he said.PTI