Nagaland CM Seeks PAP Rollback Before Hornbill Festival

Overview

• Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio has sent a fresh letter to Home Minister Amit Shah seeking review or revocation of the Protected Area Permit regime for Nagaland.
• The Home Ministry reinstated the permit on December 17, 2024 for Nagaland, Manipur and Mizoram, citing security concerns in border areas with Myanmar.
• Rio argues Nagaland has reported no significant security incidents or refugee influx and asks for relaxed, state-specific guidelines.
• The state raised the issue at the North Eastern Council on December 21 and followed up with cabinet deliberations and letters on January 22, July 18 and September 10.
• Officials warn the rules could deter foreign visitors to the December 1–10 Hornbill Festival at Naga Heritage Village, Kisama, and no new response from the Home Ministry has been reported.