The NSCN GPRN MoU Rongdai was officially signed on Tuesday June 30, 2026, representing a monumental milestone toward reconciliation among Naga political groups operating within the Zeliangrong areas. This historic agreement brought together the Zeilad Zeliangrong Region of NSCN/GPRN and the Zeliangrong Region of NSCN/GPRN-K (Niki) at Rongdai Village, situated in the Nungba Sub-division of Noney District.

Event Overview and Mission Objectives

Held under the dedicated aegis of the Olive Branch Mission, the program centered around the foundational theme: “Strengthening Naga Unity through the Unity and Resolve of the Zeliangrong People.”

The formal program commenced with a structured sequence of community leadership engagements:

  • Spiritual Foundation: An invocation prayer was pronounced by Eno Dr. Khwan Leo Gangmei, Pastor of the Rongdai Baptist Church.

  • Community Welcome: A formal welcome address was presented to the gathered public by Eno Nathaniel Gangmei, Chairman of Rongdai Village.

  • Introduction of Delegations: The formal presentation of the respective organizational delegates was conducted by Eno L. Gonmei, Caretaker and CAO of the Zeilad Zeliangrong Region.

Statements from the Collective Leadership

Addressing the large public gathering on behalf of the Collective Leadership of the NSCN/GPRN (Zeilad Region), Eno D.G. Robert expressed profound gratitude to the participants and cadres of both factions for demonstrating immense political maturity, wisdom, and courage.

“Despite differences that may have existed in the past, we have chosen the path of reconciliation and mutual respect. This decision reflects our commitment to place the interest of our people above all other considerations,” Robert emphasized.

Following this, Eno Salemyang Gangmei, Member of the Collective Leadership of the NSCN/GPRN, dilated on the core theme of the assembly. He heavily underscored that solidifying internal unity among the Zeliangrong people is an indispensable requirement for advancing the broader Naga political cause. Also Read Nagaland’s TaFMA Signs Music Education Partnership with Royal Welsh College of Music Drama

Formal Signing and Civil Society Witnessing

The definitive highlight of the assembly was the actual execution of the Memorandum of Understanding. Signed directly in front of the public, the agreement finalized commitments toward peaceful coexistence, mutual respect, and shared regional responsibility.

The signatory delegations and witnessing bodies were explicitly structured as follows:

  • The NSCN/GPRN Signatory Panel: Represented by official delegates including DG. Robert (MCL), Salem Yang Gangmei (MCL), and Longchaibi Gonmei (CAO).

  • The NSCN/GPRN-K (Niki) Signatory Panel: Represented by official delegates including Maj. Gen. Mansi Panmei (Dy. Home), Gaisinglung Meiringmei, and Tatar Hesron Panme (Chairman of the Zeliangrongpui Region).

  • Civil Society Observers: Witnessed and supported by key regional leaders, notably Merachao Inka (Convenor, JTCM) and Athan Ruangmei (Vice President, Rongmei Naga Council Manipur).

Closing and Covenant Dedication

Following a formal exchange of the signed documents between the leadership panels, a solemn covenant prayer was administered by Rev. MG Gangkhui, General Secretary of the ZBCCNEI. Multiple attending religious and Civil Society Organisation (CSO) figures came forward to deliver solidarity messages, praising the collective initiative and calling for sustained momentum in local reconciliation processes. Also read PM SVANidhi Loans Reach 6,394 Street Vendors in Nagaland, but Eight Towns Yet to Register a Single Case

The historic event concluded systematically with an official vote of thanks tendered by the ZLR Region of the NSCN-K (Niki). The final mass closing prayer and benediction were led by Eno Kasumpou Gangmei, Zonal Secretary of the Luangba Zone, RBCC.