Yes:
• 100% yes, if all the Eastern people, especially all the rich people, start investing in their own land.
• A master plan with the stakeholders should be worked out and implemented physically, technically, and with quality.
• Absolutely, minus the politics. After fighting for so long for FNTA, I sincerely hope that our representatives and elected members will utilise this opportunity wisely.
• At least it will bring faster development in the area to some extent.
• Because funds will be given directly to them.
• Definitely, if the public and authorities work together with transparency. There should be accountability.
• Development? Monitor the development of FNTA members and see who develops faster.
• Discrimination in development activities has long been faced by the people, which makes them angry when they see the advancements of advanced Nagaland while FNTA is left behind the rest of advanced Nagaland. FNTA is the outcome of the hunger for development and human resources; yes, it will definitely deliver meaningful development.
• Eastern Nagas are the most educated people in Nagaland so far. They are skilled and innovative, and as funds are at their disposal, much focus will be on education infrastructure, e.g., IIT, government colleges, and so on. These will be their first priority, so there is no doubt they will deliver.
• FNTA is for the development of underdeveloped areas of ENPO. Let us see a new ray of progress by granting enough money by the GOI.
• FNTA is the means to development, not the end. So it is a "yes" for me. However, there has to be a conscious effort from all the stakeholders.
• For now, I would say yes. I will come back with statistics after the first term of five years of FNTA.
• Give it a chance and let us all pray for its good start, instead of speculating negatively against it.
• Hoping for the best.
• I hope it will help boost development, but the question is, when will FNTA’s power be shifted?
• I pray and wish that they will solve all problems in the spirit of brotherhood.
• I see a plethora of other issues stemming from this. People should be wiser now and make the best use of the status granted for the best.
• I wish this could bring prosperity and development in our Eastern Naga areas.
• If contract work is given to the company, development will happen automatically.
• If corruption is checked, development will happen automatically.
• If financial freedom or power is in the package of FNTA, surely development in the region is inevitable.
• If leaders are honest and do their duties.
• If the ENPO leadership utilises its authority and resources selflessly, the ENPO area has tremendous potential to become a major tourism destination in Nagaland.
• If they are honest and dedicated, they can easily surpass the rest of Nagaland. I really hope they prosper.
• I am positive, but let them sort it out themselves.
• In theory, yes. But it all boils down to how the elected representatives handle it.
• In this case, the right question would be: will it be able to contribute to a stable and dispute-free Nagaland?
• It is decentralisation of corruption of power and money.
• It will depend solely on the integrity and selflessness of the leadership and authority of FNTA.
• Let their people serve their people and do every project with world-class planning.
• Let us hope and pray it does. We cannot predict the future anyway. No controversial debate for no.
• Let us hope for some changes, but it will be very hard because money takes them in different directions.
• Let us talk after 8 years.
• Let us wait and see which town they select as their headquarters. Will it be by consensus? That will show their unity.
• Nagaland is a land of corruption, but a little plaster is a plaster after all.
• No matter what, the aspiration of our Eastern brothers is almost being achieved.
• Not forgetting that during 1963–73 they were under Governor’s rule too. Hope it brings changes.
• Of course yes, with 10,000 crore for 6 districts. However, it depends on how they utilise the funds for their own districts.
• Only God knows. With great power comes great responsibility.
• Only if the leaders work for the betterment of citizens.
• Only time will tell.
• Please give it a positive response, since this is a long-time demand, and I wish all the best.
• Some of our Western brothers also have the same mindset as us Eastern brothers. We cannot just put a conclusion.
• Take it very sensitively, but unity is strength. The people’s voice should be heard by your elected leaders.
• The development of eastern Nagaland depends on the leadership. If they are capable and carry out their work with accountability and transparency, without any loopholes, development will be delivered meaningfully.
• The youngsters should form one activist group to check the implementation.
• Therefore, let us help Eastern Nagas implement the Authority smoothly to develop Eastern areas and be a guide to them.
• These questions should have been posted or asked before FNTA for Eastern Nagaland.
• They can if they want to teach the Naga mainland a lesson.
• They need dedicated leaders.
• They will do everything for themselves after being empowered.
• They will have the resources now, and with the right kind of leadership, with integrity and foresight, they can develop FNTA.
• This is what ENPO believes. Let us see.
• To enable them to execute implementation according to their own local needs.
• True and realistic development should start from the bottom up.
• Up to some extent.
• Very doubtful, but hopes are high that it goes well.
• Visionary, pragmatic, sagacious, and honest leadership will definitely bring real, time-bound, and measurable development.
• We are all brothers and sisters, so please do not comment in any bad sense.
• Why are so many negative thoughts flowing in the comments? Whether Eastern, Central, or Western Nagas, we are all Nagas by blood.
• Why would it not become a success? I am sure those respected wise leaders have the guts.
• Yes, but only if there is effective implementation.
• Yes, definitely for the elected 62 families/individuals.
• Yes, if their own people love the beloved Frontier Nagaland.
• Yes, if they work honestly.
• Yes, if you elect wise leaders.
• Yes, they need space to grow.
• Yes, we hope and pray that FNTA will have meaningful development, provided there is a corruption-free government.
• Yes, we just have to elect the right leaders.
• Yes, we see development (individual development).
• Yes, why not? If ENPO people are to implement things, they will be far more honest and sincere.
No:
• A big no. This looks more like a trap than a genuine solution.
• All kinds of development activities must be carried out only by ENPO people permanently living in the ENPO districts only.
• All the leaders are already polluted, hand in hand with or inside the pockets of the super-corrupted dynamic present Nagaland leaders, so from where do we expect just governance or delivery?
• Any update on reservation BT quota?
• Big no, unless their creamy layer changes their goal and the grassroots people stop believing their lies.
• By looking at the negative comments, these negative-minded people are the reason Nagas are still living in the Stone Age.
• Cannot expect more.
• Developmental funds will be totally eaten by the leaders like before.
• Don’t worry about FNTA; we have a lot to do where we have been neglected for many years.
• Due to a very small agreement amount and no authority for appointment to government service.
• Every state has developed, but we are in the Stone Age, Naga bro. Wake up.
• FNTA and DUDA are the same. I see nothing new.
• FNTA is just for a handful of leaders, not the mere public. Disagreement will arise within Eastern tribes.
• FNTA is only for 10 years. After 10 years, Frontier Nagaland statehood will come.
• FNTA will break the unity among ENPO in the near future. They will fight among themselves.
• Forget about FNTA. Kohima, the Nagaland capital, is also still not developed. Look around.
• General opinion: what was the problem if they had the representatives?
• Honestly, no. Though hoping for the best.
• Honestly, the Eastern Nagaland selected-elected leaders should learn from the many failed lessons.
• However, if the leaders become selfish and misuse the available funds for personal interests, there is a serious risk.
• I am also an Easterner but still confused.
• I don’t think so, because I have been with them for many years and I don’t see any bright prospects.
• I don’t think so. Later on, I think some tribes will regret it.
• I think it will continue the same old corrupt practices.
• I will anticipate more complaints.
• If only financial authority is released. There are so many funnel filters.
• If only they elect honest leaders.
• If they don’t, it will be a shame.
• It depends on the public. If they choose the same rotten leaders, everything will remain the same.
• It is all about some connected families getting rich, a creamy layer.
• It is high time Nagaland revoked the backward quota.
• It is never and will never go into action as promised by word of mouth in the light of the multitude. Keep vigilance; only the elite will enjoy the creamy part. The general public will follow the same routine of life.
• It is not simply in passing the Bill. More important is how it will be implemented.
• It is up to their own people. If they use the funds judiciously and honestly, fine, but if they continue to work with the present attitude and mindset, I don’t see much difference.
• It will escalate problems among themselves.
• It will fail because everyone wants to be a leader but no one wants to be a follower.
• It won’t make a difference unless the people start demanding development.
• Just hope that there is no division among the 6 districts again because of ism. All the best.
• Lesser our problem now. We have no say.
• Let us wait and watch.
• Like the present DUDA, which is a corruption-centric office.
• Most negative comments come from so-called "advanced tribes."
• Nagaland was created for the same purpose. Crores were poured into Nagaland, and after 63 years of statehood, where is Nagaland?
• Need to change the mindset, then the leadership. The rest are all makeshift arrangements.
• New funds with the same hands.
• No chance. Backward quota should also be removed because everyone pays the same bill.
• No way. They are all students of Nagaland.
• No, I would be skeptical. FNTA may address the genuine developmental grievances of Eastern Nagaland, but creating a new authority does not automatically create better governance. If the same problems of corruption, political patronage, weak accountability, and poor implementation persist, FNTA could simply become a new institution carrying the old political culture. So my question would be: will FNTA change how power is exercised, or merely change who exercises it?
• No, that will create more division in the Eastern area, and politicians will enjoy the funds.
• No. Eastern Nagas will regret FNTA.
• No. First we all have to change our mindset. FNTA could become another milking cow.
• No. Half of the funds will be in someone’s pocket.
• No. It is another source of income for the legislature.
• No. It looks like an empty shell wrapped in shining wrapper paper.
• No. Naga mindset from top to bottom is the same. All after easy money called corruption.
• No. Some few crorepatis will come up.
• No. This is just another setup to pocket funds meant for development and public use.
• Not at all, because advanced tribes still mingle with FNTA.
• Not likely. Money corrupts everyone, but we might see many new private resorts and buildings.
• Nothing will change in 50 years. Just see.
• Now please strip the reservation quota.
• Oh Nagaland, my Nagaland, nothing will change.
• Old wine in a new bottle. The ATM card is with them. Therefore, back to square one.
• Only if Nagas can come out of greed.
• Only if they hire an agency from outside the state, e.g., South India.
• Practically very little chance, because the system itself is corrupted.
• Suddenly I remember the novel Animal Farm by George Orwell.
• The development money will go to a few leaders’ pockets, and the rest will regret supporting it.
• The Eastern Nagaland Public Service Commission should be created, rather than giving more power to Eastern MLAs and ministers.
• The Easterners should stop worshipping their leaders, seniors, politicians, or rich people.
• The funds given by the Centre are not for individual use.
• The real problem may start with the distribution of leadership issues.
• The rich get richer, the poor get poorer.
• Their leaders are not concerned about development but petty politics. Their mindset is still in a budding stage, and vice versa.
• Their leaders will start purchasing properties here in Kohima or Dimapur.
• They have every right to demand Frontier Nagaland. Likewise, backward quota post reservation should be removed immediately.
• To my observation, unless leaders and the public are committed and selfless in mindset.
• Tuensang will say they were the first district headquarters. Mon will say they have the largest population, etc.
• Unless a righteous man arises, I don’t think so.
• Unless the present Nagas change.
• What about the reservation BT quota they have been enjoying?
• Whatever paint is applied, the interior remains the same.
• Why do you want to know? Leave it to them.
• With a representation of 20 MLAs and 1 Rajya Sabha member, there has been no development. Creating FNTA will just create another avenue for corruption with bloated bureaucracy and dysfunctional corrupt local gatekeepers of development.
• Without financial autonomy, there will be no meaningful development in the Eastern area. It is the same as before.
• You got what you want, so please no job reservation.
Others:
• Another confusion. Feel pity.
• Any update on reservation BT quota?
• Depends on the leaders they elect.
• Depends on the public’s approach to selecting their representatives.
• Depends on which field they focus on as a priority in subsequent fund utilisation.
• Development or no development depends on the good wisdom of their own people and leaders.
• Every demand will be forwarded only if the state government approves. I mean the present corrupted state government.
• FNTA isn’t a golden goose. It has its limitations and constraints, and conditions to review after a certain time. What should be concerning and looked upon at this moment isn’t who is implementing progressive measures with allocated funds, but rather how it is being implemented: whether it is being used for roads, institutions, or other necessary revenue-generating infrastructure that may provide long-term economic and social sustenance, or dumped into some confined non-qualitative sector expecting to turn Eastern Nagaland into Wakanda overnight. Keep in mind, one wrong investment and Eastern Nagaland will be looked upon as, “Sabi tai khan hi thik nai,” or it will showcase to the rest of non-Eastern Nagas that, given the opportunity earlier, you could have done better too. It’s all about making a statement at this point. Make it worth it, or get ready to get lashes; that’s inevitable. Godspeed.
• General opinion: what was the problem if they had the representatives? See the ratio of the representatives in the Legislative Assembly and see if the CNCT/Tenyimia or the Eastern brothers need to shout out.
• I see a plethora of other issues stemming from this. People should be wiser now and make the best use of the status granted for the best.
• It is high time Nagaland revoked the backward quota. And to all the Eastern brethren, don’t blame solely the state government.
• Just hope that there is no division among the 6 districts again because of ism. All the best.
• Let us wait and see which town they select as their headquarters. Will it be by consensus? That will show their unity.
• Only God knows. With great power comes great responsibility.
• The real problem may start with the distribution of leadership issues and when funds are released. So it depends upon them what kind of canvas they will paint their pictures of the future on.
• These questions should have been posted or asked before FNTA for Eastern Nagaland. What’s the point of asking questions after FNTA successfully delivered meaningful development to the East?
• They have every right to demand Frontier Nagaland. Likewise, backward quota post reservation should be removed immediately.
• This is what ENPO believes. Let us see.
• What have we achieved until now under the Rio government? At least we ENPO are fighting to bring changes in our districts instead of sleeping under those corrupted ministers and MLAs. Hoping that FNTA will bring some changes.• Why are so many negative thoughts flowing in the comments? Whether Eastern, Central, or Western Nagas, we are all Nagas by blood.
• Why do you want to know? Leave it to them.
