Says all Angami workers have withdrawn from group
Our Correspondent
Kohima | May 29
Amid ongoing standoff between the Angami Youth Organisation (AYO) and the NSCN-K (Khango-Hokato), the AYO has confirmed that 18 Angami national workers previously affiliated with the group have officially withdrawn.
The withdrawal, following nearly 10 months of inactivity, underscores the community's growing discontent and signals a firm continuation of AYO’s Non-Cooperation movement.
Despite a partial resolution reached during a joint meeting on August 20 facilitated by the Ceasefire Monitoring Board (CFMB) and held at Hotel Japfü in Kohima, AYO has declared that the movement will remain in force.
The primary reason cited by the AYO for the non-cooperation was the NSCN-K (Khango-Hokato)’s failure to fulfill a critical commitment of publicly disclosing and taking disciplinary action against an individual identified as “Max Naga.” “We appreciate the steps taken so far, but the non-compliance on the final and most sensitive issue forces us to maintain our stance,” said AYO President Kesosul Christopher Ltu.
As per the organisation, the agreement signed during the August 20 meeting included revocation of capital punishment imposed on an Angami contractor; withdrawal of directives restricting Angami contractors outside Kohima district; commitment to name and discipline “Max Naga” within 15 days; and official expression of regret and assurance against future such actions.
While three of the four points have been implemented, the unresolved third resolution remains a sticking point.
AYO stressed that its Non-Cooperation Movement, which included the withdrawal of Angami youth and disengagement from the NSCN-K (Khango-Hokato) will will persist until the latter demonstrates full compliance.
The youth body also reiterated its support for the Angami Public Organisation’s "One Government, One Tax" resolution and cautioned against any form of financial solicitation or pressure within Angami jurisdictions.
