Nagaland: ENPO reiterates pledge for peaceful resolution of land dispute

Dimapur: The Eastern Naga Peoples' Organisation (ENPO) in Nagaland has reaffirmed its commitment to declaring its jurisdiction as a "peaceful zone," amid an unresolved land dispute between the Tikhir and Khiamniungan tribes.

This pledge was initially made on December 18, 2019.

In a joint statement, the presidents of the Khiamniungan Tribal Council (KTC) and Tikhir Tribal Council (TTC), L Ngon Khiamniungan and P Timong Tikhir, respectively, appealed for "amicable spaces" during social events and festivals in Thonoknyu town.

ENPO president Chingmak Chang witnessed the signing of the referendum.

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The statement added that it was important to resolve disputes through peaceful dialogue, urging the Khiamniungan and Tikhir communities to maintain a peaceful spirit until a mutually acceptable solution is reached.