1. Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio vehemently opposes the termination of the Free Movement Regime (FMR) along the India-Myanmar border.
2. His stance follows recent comments by Union Home Minister Amit Shah suggesting the abolition of the FMR.
3. Rio’s firm stance highlights concerns over the impact of such a move on border security and insurgency in the North East.
Kohima, Feb 10: The Chief Minister of Nagaland, Neiphiu Rio, has strongly opposed the scrapping of the Free Movement Regime (FMR) along the India-Myanmar border. His statement came in response to recent remarks by Union Home Minister Amit Shah regarding the termination of the FMR.
Speaking at ‘The White Owl Literature Festival & Book Fair’ launch, Rio acknowledged the security concerns expressed by the Indian Government and admitted that the lack of adherence to guidelines in border regions was contributing to insurgency in the North East.
Following a meeting of the state cabinet, Rio disclosed that the government had agreed to introduce regulations to address these issues.
However, he emphasized that the state government was firmly against lifting the FMR and assured the public that necessary action would be taken.
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“We have heard the public’s voice, and that’s why the state government is against lifting the FMR, and we are working on it,” Rio affirmed.
In response to these developments, the Nagaland government, under Neiphiu Rio’s leadership, is reportedly planning to urge the Central government to formulate appropriate regulations and procedures for the cross-border movement of people.
Additionally, the Cabinet has resolved to request the inclusion of concerned village council authorities in the comprehensive regulatory framework governing the FMR.
