NSCN/FRGN Declares Kikheto Chishi President, Richard Naga Chakhesang Vice-Presiden

Nagaland News, October 4, 2026: The National Socialist Council of Nagaland/Federal Republic Government of Nagaland (NSCN/FRGN) has declared Shri Kikheto Chishi as President and Shri Richard Naga Chakhesang as Vice-President of the organization, according to a press statement issued by its Ministry of Information and Publicity.

The declaration, dated October 2, 2026, states that the leadership arrangement will remain in force until further notice through a formal resolution and until a new central executive is elected.

According to the statement, all executive, political, financial and military powers of the organization will, until further notice, be vested in President Kikheto Chishi, in consultation with Vice-President Richard Naga Chakhesang.

The leadership declaration comes at the conclusion of a four-page statement in which the NSCN/FRGN outlines its interpretation of Naga political history, the evolution of the Naga national movement and its position on the question of Naga self-determination. Also Read NSCN/PRN Announces Formation as New Naga Army Organization

NSCN/FRGN traces Naga political history

The statement begins by tracing Naga political consciousness to the pre-colonial period, describing Naga villages as largely independent and self-sufficient entities that maintained their own systems of governance, social order and justice.

It states that Naga villages traditionally maintained sovereignty and dealt with matters within their respective territorial jurisdictions. The statement further describes the resistance encountered by the British when they first entered Naga areas in the 19th century and notes that by 1881, the Naga Hills had been administratively isolated and placed under British rule as an “Excluded Area.”

The statement then traces the development of organised Naga political consciousness, highlighting the formation of the Naga Club in 1918 and the submission of a memorandum to the Simon Commission in 1929.

According to the statement, the memorandum expressed the Naga desire to be left alone and allowed to remain as they had been before.

Statement recalls NNC, 1947 declaration and 1951 plebiscite

The NSCN/FRGN statement goes on to discuss the formation and development of the Naga National Council (NNC) following World War II.

It says the NNC emerged from the Naga Club and became the first political body to articulate Naga nationhood. The statement also refers to the Nine-Point Agreement with Assam Governor Sir Akbar Hydari in June 1947, while noting that disagreements emerged over its interpretation. Also Read How Many Naga Army Factions Are There in Nagaland? Full List of 30 Organisations

The statement says the NNC, under A.Z. Phizo, declared Naga independence on August 14, 1947, a day before India’s independence.

It further refers to the May 16, 1951 Naga Plebiscite, stating that 99.9 per cent voted for independence.

From armed resistance to NSCN

The statement says that when talks broke down in the mid-1950s, armed resistance intensified and India responded militarily.

It refers to the period associated with A.Z. Phizo and subsequently highlights the roles of Chairman Isaac, Th. Muivah and S.S. Khaplang in the development of the Naga self-determination movement.

It states that Isak Chishi, Thuingaleng Muivah and S.S. Khaplang co-founded the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) in 1980, following their rejection of the 1975 Shillong Accord. The statement says the movement later split, including the formation of the NSCN (IM) faction, and argues that prolonged political dialogue has resulted in disunity and mistrust among the Nagas.

Calls for Naga unity and peaceful political pursuit

A major theme of the statement is Naga unity.

The NSCN/FRGN says the Naga people have consistently chosen the path of peace while pursuing their right to self-determination. It argues that policies and tactics employed by different elements have weakened the unity of the Naga people.

The statement calls for introspection and unity among Nagas and urges people to rise above divisions and protect their shared heritage, culture and future.

It also appeals to the Church, Naga leaders and Indian leaders to seek peace, dialogue and understanding rather than violence.

The statement asks the Church to pray for both Naga and Indian leaders and expresses hope that wisdom, reconciliation and peace will guide the way forward.

Appeal to Naga youth

The NSCN/FRGN also makes a direct appeal to Naga youth, describing them as “the inheritors of our history and the custodians of our future.”

The statement urges young Nagas to understand Naga political history and the principle of self-determination before attempting to shape the future.

It cautions against allowing political history to be shaped solely by rumors, social media narratives or political rhetoric and encourages young people to engage with historical documents, books, constitutional principles and the experiences of previous generations.

The statement also calls on educated and influential sections of Naga society to take greater responsibility in shaping public discourse and says the larger interests of the Naga people should not be overshadowed by personal interests, political differences or short-term gains.

“We seek not conflict but justice”

Towards the end of the statement, the NSCN/FRGN reiterates its political position, saying it seeks “not conflict but justice” and maintains that its pursuit is the right to determine its own political future.

It says the organisation seeks to protect Naga land and live in unity as one Naga family across all Naga-inhabited areas.

The statement further says the issue is about identity and protecting the future of Naga children, culture and homeland.

The NSCN/FRGN says the Naga aspiration should be pursued through peaceful and legitimate means and argues that the history of prolonged conflict should serve as a lesson for building a future based on wisdom, unity and dignity without returning to violence.

Leadership declaration

The statement concludes with a section titled “Declaration of Leadership.”

It states that members of the NSCN/FRGN have unanimously declared and affirmed Shri Kikheto Chishi as President and Shri Richard Naga Chakhesang as Vice-President of the organization. Read Also NSCN IM Split Confirmed: Eastern Flank Declares Provisional Government

The declaration takes effect from October 2, 2026, and is to remain in force until further notice through a formal resolution.

Until a new central executive is elected and further notice is issued, the statement says the organization’s executive, political, financial and military powers will be vested in President Kheketo Chishi in consultation with Vice-President Richard Naga Chakhesang.

The statement was issued by order of the house by the Ministry of Information and Publicity, NSCN/FRGN.