Eastern Nagaland Peoples' Organization Explained

The acronym ENPO of the Eastern Nagaland is an apex body of seven Naga tribes in the region whose main focus is on statehood demand.^{[1] [2]}

History

ENPO, representing the Chang, Khiamniungan, Konyak, Phom, Sangtam, Tikhir, and Yimkhiung communities had been demanding for a separate state since 2010.^[3]

Structure

The ENPO Federating Tribal Bodies are Chang Khulei Setshang (CKS), Eastern Sumi Hoho (ESH), Khiamniungan Tribal Council (KTC), Konyak Union (KU), Phom Peoples' Council (PPC), United Sangtam Likhum Pumji (USLP), Tikhir Tribal Council (TTC), and Yimkhiung Tribal Council (YTC).^[4]

Objectives

The main focus of the organization is to protect and secure its people and ensure statehood to the people of Eastern Nagaland.^{[5] [6]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: Normal life affected in eastern Nagaland over shutdown for statehood demand. March 21, 2024. www.thehindu.com.
2. Web site: Eastern Naga Peoples Organization Enpo - The times of India. March 21, 2024. timesofindia.com.
3. Web site: ENPO welcomes Centre’s proposal to create autonomous council--The Hindustan Times/ Nagaland. March 21, 2024. hindustantimes.com.
4. Web site: Nothing less than Frontier Nagaland Territory-ENPO’s Federating Bodies. March 21, 2024. morungexpress.com.
5. Web site: Why frontier Nagaland? Naga students' federation (ENSF) Explain-Nagaland Tribune. March 21, 2024. nagalandtribune.in.
6. Web site: What is ENPO and why it is demanding a separate state explained - ENPO DEMAND. March 21, 2024. www. english.jagran.com.