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Chief Minister Aye Urges Sumis and Yimkhiung Tribes to Advance Peace in Nagaland
✍️ Nagaland Post
🗓 15 Nov 2026, 04:39 PM
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Nagaland's Chief Minister Aye appealed to the Sumis and Yimkhiung communities to intensify efforts for peace amid lingering tensions.
Nagaland's Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio Aye addressed representatives of the Sumis and Yimkhiung tribes, urging them to step up initiatives that foster communal harmony. In his statement, Aye highlighted the importance of collaborative efforts to prevent any resurgence of conflict that could affect the state's stability.
The call comes at a time when the region continues to manage the aftermath of past ethnic clashes, and authorities are keen on sustaining the peace process. Aye emphasized that the Sumis and Yimkhiungs, as integral parts of Nagaland's social fabric, have a pivotal role in maintaining law and order.
State officials said the government will support community-led peace programs and facilitate dialogue platforms to address grievances. The chief minister's appeal underscores the administration's commitment to a peaceful coexistence among Nagaland's diverse tribal groups.
Local leaders from both tribes have pledged to cooperate with the government, though concrete steps remain to be outlined. The emphasis on peace reflects broader efforts to ensure that Nagaland's development agenda proceeds without disruption.
The statement was reported by the Nagaland Post, which noted the chief minister's focus on unity and stability as essential for the state's progress.
The call comes at a time when the region continues to manage the aftermath of past ethnic clashes, and authorities are keen on sustaining the peace process. Aye emphasized that the Sumis and Yimkhiungs, as integral parts of Nagaland's social fabric, have a pivotal role in maintaining law and order.
State officials said the government will support community-led peace programs and facilitate dialogue platforms to address grievances. The chief minister's appeal underscores the administration's commitment to a peaceful coexistence among Nagaland's diverse tribal groups.
Local leaders from both tribes have pledged to cooperate with the government, though concrete steps remain to be outlined. The emphasis on peace reflects broader efforts to ensure that Nagaland's development agenda proceeds without disruption.
The statement was reported by the Nagaland Post, which noted the chief minister's focus on unity and stability as essential for the state's progress.