Kohima: Chief minister Neiphiu Rio on Saturday justified his stand on the usage of the phrase “anti-Naga” during the discussion on the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA), 2019, on the floor of the 13th Nagaland Legislative Assembly. Rio’s statement comes after Leader of Opposition (LoO) TR Zeliang protested against the usage of the word and appealed the Speaker of the House to expunge the word.
...Nagaland CM justifies usage of phrase ‘anti-Naga’ over CAA debate
CM Neiphiu Rio clarifies statement made on floor of House on last day of Assembly session; reiterates that Nagas are protected by Article 371A & ILP regime of BEFR 1873