POLL BOYCOTT IN EASTERN NAGALAND OVER AUTONOMY AND DEVELOPMENT GRIEVANCES.
Why in the news?
Eastern Nagaland districts call for a poll boycott due to autonomy demands and development disparities, highlighting recurring grievances.
Understanding the ENPO’s Protest to Election Commission:
- Eastern Nagaland People’s Organisation (ENPO) urges Election Commission of India to recognize their collective decision of poll boycott.
- Demands stem from long standing grievances of autonomy and development deficit.
- Call for Separate State: Residents of six districts, including Kiphire, Longleng, Mon, Noklak, Shamator, and Tuensang, seek separate statehood due to perceived neglect and lack of development.
- Ethnic Composition and Political Significance: These districts contribute one-third of Nagaland’s Assembly seats, highlighting their political importance.
About Eastern Nagaland People’s Organisation (ENPO) :
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