Members of the “Fed-up Nagas” at the press conference at Hotel Layover, 3rd Mile, Dimapur. (Morung Photo)
- For immediate implementation of FA and AP
- Criticises New Delhi’s perceived delay tactics
- Flags illicit syndicate raj and economic stagnation
Morung Express News
Dimapur | February 12
Describing a state of total disillusionment with the political and economic status quo, a collective of youths has called for an end to the “normalisation” of systemic failure. Calling themselves “Fed-up” but concerned youths of Nagaland, the collective said that the prolonged delay in implementing signed political agreements has created a situation of stagnancy, leaving the state’s younger generation without a viable future.
According to them, they are not the conventional organisation with a set nomenclature, hierarchy or officer bearers, but a conglomeration of “like-minded youths” in search of a better future for the youth, who have been “sacrificed on the altar of delay tactics and never-ending negotiations.” They claimed that they have neither hidden agenda nor represent any one organisation either social or political.
“We are not accusing, we are not attacking any individuals or groups or organisations. But we are here to talk about a system that has transformed the abnormal to normal. And it is us, the youth, which are paying the price,” said one of the members, Ninoto Khekiye Chishi.
The “Fed-up” collective asserted that the answer to the sorry state of affairs is implementing the Framework Agreement and Agreed Position, which are rotting since their signing.
“The main objective of us coming together is to ask the Government of India (GoI) to immediately implement the signed agreements,” said Kuhoto I Awomi. He clarified that they are not questioning the intent of “our elders or leaders” but what he termed as “the cost of silence.”
The collective argued that the decade-long delay in implementation —10 years since the Framework Agreement (FA) and 8 years since the Agreed Position (AP) — has fostered a system of illegal “monopolies and syndicates.” Chishi further said that unlawful market syndicates control various sectors of the economy, including the trade of essential commodities and construction materials. He said that it has perpetuated a system where “connections” prevail over merit, hard work and integrity.
According to Chishi, the “psychological damage” inflicted have normalised injustice, and the persistence of a “gun culture” have taught the youth that intimidation equates to authority.
Another member, Aga Rengma, stated that they represent the “silent majority” of youth who have not been treated as stakeholders in the Naga political issue. Rengma held that while the GoI and various Naga Political Groups have accused each other of insincerity, the youth are the ones facing the “actual feel of the problem” due to unemployment and economic stagnation.
“Whatever has been agreed with the Naga people through the NSCN (IM) and Working Committee, Naga National Political Groups (WC, NNPGs); since it has been agreed upon and signed already, implement it at the earliest. That is our youth’s demand,” Rengma said.
The collective said that their movement is committed to non-violence and inclusive in nature. “It's not just for the Nagas of Nagaland. Naga youths everywhere are suffering. And we want to bring out the voice of every Naga youth across the border also,” added Awomi.
Challenging the younger generation to move beyond digital activism, he asked when the youth would stop “crying” on social media platforms and instead begin rising together in person, in collective action.
They acknowledged the efforts of the Forum for Naga Reconciliation (FNR) and other tribal bodies but maintained that the youth must now raise their own voices to secure their future.
The “Fed-up Nagas” have launched a website (fedupnagas.com) and social media presence to consolidate support. They announced intentions to organise a peaceful, democratic rally in the future to further pressurise the GoI for a resolution.
Aga Rengma noted that the domain name— “Fed-up Nagas” was chosen as to reflect frustration with corruption, nepotism, and unfulfilled assurances.
The collective appealed to parents and elders to support the movement, citing the high number of youths with college degrees currently rotting at home due to the lack of industry and a stable political environment.
