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District Congress Committees in Dimapur, Mokokchung, Wokha, Peren, Longleng, Noklak and Tuensang held protest rallies on Monday. They are demanding the resignation and removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

The rallies are part of a nationwide programme by Indian National Congress. The party wants more accountability in how Election Commission of India works. It has raised serious concerns about decisions on electoral rolls and the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise.

What Congress is asking for

NPCC says Congress wants an independent review of every change made to electoral rolls during Kumar's time in office. Their worry is simple. Decisions like these could shake people's trust in the whole voting process.

The right to vote sits at the core of Indian democracy. The party says electoral processes must stay clear and fair. No one holding a constitutional office should be above scrutiny or the law.

Similar protests were held across parts of India on September 25. Congress workers called for the CEC's resignation, removal and arrest. The seven Nagaland DCCs made it clear they will keep pushing to protect democratic institutions and safeguard citizens' voting rights.

Nagaland government passed Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority Bill 2026. This decision helps fix development gaps in the eastern part of the state. Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio shared the update during the 9th Session of the 14th Legislative Assembly in Kohima.

New authority covers six districts: Tuensang, Mon, Longleng, Kiphire, Noklak, and Shamator. It gives these regions more local control and financial independence. Officials confirmed that Article 371(A) of the Constitution remains protected under this new plan.

Authority structure and goals

This 62-member body will manage 46 different subjects. It features 40 elected members, with one-third of these seats reserved for women. State government will hold elections through the State Election Commission to make sure local people have a voice.

Nagaland Legislative Assembly unanimously approved the revised Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority (FNTA) Bill 2026. This decision will help improve development in the eastern districts of the state.

Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio shared the update in Kohima. The authority will cover six districts: Tuensang, Mon, Longleng, Kiphire, Noklak, and Shamator. Officials expect this to fix development gaps through local governance.

Authority details and funding

The new authority will be a 62-member body with legislative and financial powers. One-third of the seats are reserved for women. The state government asked the Centre to increase the special development package to 10,000 crore rupees to help with this. Article 371(A) of the Constitution stays the same under this new plan.

Nagaland Legislative Assembly has introduced revised Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority (FNTA) Bill, 2026. This legislation sets up a 62-member regional authority to manage 46 specific subjects across six districts in eastern Nagaland.

Deputy Chief Minister Y Patton presented the bill on Tuesday after withdrawing the previous version. The proposed authority covers Tuensang, Mon, Longleng, Kiphire, Noklak, and Shamator. It provides local self-governance while staying within the state's existing rules.

Bill highlights

The proposal includes several important points:

• A 62-member body with 40 elected representatives, including reserved seats for women.
• An Executive Council led by a Chief Executive Member.
• Control over 46 administrative subjects, such as school education, health, rural development, and tourism.
• A dedicated financial sub-head in the state budget to make sure funds are released on time.

The Assembly plans to review and pass the bill on September 3. Members can submit any required questions or changes by 2 pm on Wednesday.