Various organizations such as Naga Christian Fellowship Forum and NE Christian Fellowship pastors has asked the Nagaland government to arrange transportation of Nagas stranded in various cities of the country at the earliest.
In a press release, the two organizations mentioned that “There are many Nagas who are in difficult situation and are vulnerable due to COVID-19 nationwide lockdown. The majority of the Nagas working outside are employed in unorganized sectors and are now left without salary or have lost their job. Many students are not allowed to stay in their hostels or paying guests, because of which they are now taking shelter with their friends, and some of them are asked to vacate by house owner.”
They also pointed out that pointed out that Nagas and Northeast people are more prone to racial discrimination.
With the Ministry of Home Affairs announcement of allowing the State Governments to bring their people back home, the organizations informed that they have been receiving more phone calls from distressed Nagas inquiring about the transportation to go back home.
They therefore urged the Government of Nagaland to do the needful at the earliest.