The Working Committee of Naga National Political Groups defended ‘national tax’ and warned traders against misuse amid concerns over Indo-Naga political issue.
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DIMAPUR — The Working Committee of the Naga National Political Groups (WC, NNPG) has defended the collection of “nominal traditional national tax” and cautioned against what it termed misuse of funds collected in the name of Naga political groups.
In a press statement issued on Tuesday, the WC, NNPG said that as long as the Indo-Naga political issue remains unresolved, such contributions will continue to be sought in line with the resolution adopted on May 16, 1951 (Naga Plebiscite).
It urged entrepreneurs, shopkeepers and traders to do away with the practice of engaging “local goons, petty thieves, profiteers” as leaders of business, market and transport unions, alleging that such individuals inflate the number of groups, raise taxes and “devour much of the funds meant for the Naga political cause.”
The group said it would closely monitor the activities of such union leaders and warned that “personal enrichment using people’s contribution for the Naga cause will be dealt with appropriately.”
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The WC, NNPG also alleged that large sums of money are being collected “in the name of various Naga groups” without being passed on to any, questioning “who is the real extortionist.”
It maintained that the Naga political movement “is a people’s movement and survives on people’s benevolence,” and asserted that no Naga political group accepts government of India support “save for those already surrendered.”
The statement also raised concern over what it termed an ongoing “witch-hunt” against members of NSCN (Khango/Vusshe), a ceasefire entity and WC affiliate, and questioned selective action by law enforcement agencies.
Referring to the January 19, 2026 incident involving the “arrest” of K Kits (Kiyeto) of Vikuho village by the NSCN (Khango/Vusshe), it said those involved are in custody for assault, while questioning whether action would be taken against “K. Kits, the president of the Railway Courier Union, Dimapur,” whom it accused of illegal activities.
The WC, NNPG further expressed concern over the status of the Indo-Naga political talks, alleging that commitments made around October 2019 on “co-existence and enduring peace” had not been honoured.
It warned that frustration is growing among sections of Naga youth, stating that an “angry” and “unemployed” generation is “drifting towards writing their own script and future, peacefully or otherwise.”