ANSAM Legislative Assembly Held in Chandel, Reaffirms “Unwavering Support and Commitment” for Naga Political Solution based on FA

Senapati April, 12: The All Naga Students’ Association, Manipur (ANSAM), in its first Legislative Assembly Session for tenure 2024-26 held on April 9, 2025 at Heibunglok Changnhe village, Chandel district, reaffirmed its “unwavering support and commitment” for acceptable, inclusive and honourable Naga political solution based on August 3, 2015 Framework Agreement signed between India Government and NSCN-IM recognizing the Naga flag, the Naga constitution and integration as an inalienable rights of Nagas.

“Given the exigent need of consolidating our commitment”, the ANSAM assembly resolved to make it mandatory for every Naga to raise the Naga national flag in all Naga houses, villages, streets, and towns while observing any Naga national celebrations/occasions, viz. Naga Independence Day, Naga Republic Day, and Framework Agreement Day. For this, the ANSAM Executive Council, ANSAM constituent units, and subordinate bodies are assigned to ensure strict implementation.

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The ANSAM assembly then deliberated the association’s policy programs and other important contemporary issues confronting the association and the Naga people at large. While incorporating the views and opinions of the members, the ANSAM assembly, after thorough deliberation, unanimously adopted important resolutions in sync with the association’s principle and the interest of the Naga people. 

The ANSAM assembly then “re-asserted its staunch opposition” to the Government of India’s decision for the abrogation of the Free Regime Movement (FMR) and the construction of imposed border fencing. “Thus, unequivocally demanded for (i) immediate reinstatement of FMR to its original form and (i) immediate stoppage of the construction of imposed border fencing in Naga homeland”. 

The ANSAM assembly further resolved that the ANSAM Executive Council, in consultation with its constituent units, subordinate bodies, and other stakeholders, should explore a course of action plan to carry forward the movement against the discriminatory policy of the Government of India to divide the Naga people and their ancestral land.

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The ANSAM assembly also resolved to reaffirms its demand for repeal of Armed Forces Special Powers’ Act (AFSPA) from “Naga homeland”, and to apprise the Government of India to release the “Naga political prisoners” languishing in various jails, honouring the spirit of Indo Naga peace process and ceasefire agreement as a measure of confidence building between the two entities. “And, in consonance with the directives of Naga Students’ Federation (NSF), the ANSAM assembly resolved to reaffirm its position of non-cooperation movement against the “Indian security forces”. For this, the ANSAM Executives Council is assigned to ensure that the movement is strictly adhered to by all.

The ANSAM assembly then vehemently condemned the “highhandedness” and assault of the Konsakhul/Konsaram village chief, the chairman, the pastor, and several villagers by the aggressive villagers from L. Phaijang village, Munlai village, Haraothel village, and kuki militants disguised as civilians on April 5, 2025. While considering the severity of the situation, which needs immediate reporting of ground facts and realities, the ANSAM assembly endorsed the executive council to visit the Konsakhul village along with constituent units and subordinate bodies at the earliest.

Further, ANSAM assembly resolved that the association, along with its constituent units and subordinate bodies, be vigilant and to firmly take appropriate steps to protect the “Naga ancestral land from any form of aggressors.”

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The ANSAM assembly also reaffirmed its commitment to the protection of constitutional rights and privileges of the tribals in the state and resolved to endorse the ANSAM Executives Council to ensure that the Central Educational Institutions (Reservation in Admission) Amendment Act, 2012, is strictly followed in all central institutions in the state of Manipur.

“The reservation quantum of ST for direct recruitment in Group C and Group D posts in state and central institutions as laid down by Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT), Government of India is strictly adhered to”, it also stated.

The ANSAM assembly then reaffirmed its opposition to the 6^th Amendment Act and 7^th Amendment Bill of the Autonomous District Councils introduced by the Manipur state government in the Manipur Legislative Assembly.

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Further, ANSAM assembly resolved to oppose any attempt by the Manipur State government and the Central government to formulate/enact any policy programs and legislation against the spirit of Article 371 C and the interest of the Naga people. For this, the ANSAM Executives Council is endorsed to be watchful and take necessary steps as and when required.

It can be mentioned here that the ANSAM assembly session was hosted by the Sirti Thiijiitam Sourkhe (Monsang Naga Students’ Union). The assembly session was chaired by Sinruwng Andria, speaker of the ANSAM Legislative Assembly, and attended by its Executive Council, ANSAM senior leaders, constituent unit functionaries, subordinate body functionaries, and well-wishers. The dedication of the assembly monument by Rev. Alani Shongsir, Executive Secretary, MNBCA, and the hoisting of the ANSAM flag by Th. Angteshang Maring, president of ANSAM, marked the significance of the assembly session.

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(Newmai News Network)