Naga People’s Front suspends Rajya Sabha MP for voting in favour of CAB

K G Kenye had tried to reason with the NPF leadership that the legislation might not hurt Nagaland, which has inner line permit (ILP) to regulate the entry of non-residents into the state.

Published on: Jan 9, 2020, 24:03:01 IST

Hindustan Times, Guwahati | By Utpal Parashar

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The Naga People’s Front (NPF), the main opposition party in Nagaland, on Wednesday suspended Rajya Sabha MP, KG Kenye, from the party’s primary and active membership for voting in favour of Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB) last month.

NPF’s Rajya Sabha MP, KG Kenye had voted in favour of Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB) last month. (HT Photo)

“In pursuance to the recommendation of the disciplinary action committee (DAC) and in the exercise of the power conferred on me as the President of NPF…you are hereby suspended from both primary and active membership of NPF till further order,” said a statement issued by NPF president Shurhozelie Liezietsu.

“However, you will be bound by the whip of NPF on the floor of the Upper House of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) as per existing law and judicial decisions of the Honorable apex court (Supreme Court),” the statement added.

Following voting on CAB last month, NPF had issued a show-cause notice to Kenye and the party’s Lok Sabha MP from Manipur, Lorho S Pfoze, asking them to explain why they had voted in favour of CAB in violation of party directive.

While Pfoze apologized to the party for his act, Kenye tried to reason that the legislation might not hurt Nagaland, which has inner line permit (ILP) under provisions of Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation, 1873.

Like Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh and now Manipur (states where ILP is in force), Nagaland is also exempt from the purview of CAA. As per the ILP system, non-residents of those states have to take permits to enter them.

Despite repeated attempts, Kenye did not respond to calls.

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Utpal Parashar
A seasoned senior journalist, I have nearly three decades of experience across print, digital, and online platforms, covering political transitions, insurgencies, environmental issues, and development stories in India and Nepal. I am skilled in breaking news, leading editorial teams and launch of newspaper editions. I am adept at leveraging digital trends and social media to expand global reach, with a strong ethical foundation and a reputation for impactful journalism. An alumnus of Asian College of Journalism, I joined Hindustan Times in New Delhi as a trainee reporter in May 1997. Over the years, I have been posted in Dehradun, Kathmandu (Nepal) and Guwahati. Currently, as Senior Assistant Editor at Hindustan Times, I lead a team reporting on India’s northeastern states. My work involves in-depth analysis, and engaging multimedia storytelling across formats, including text, photo, video, and interactive content. I am skilled in producing timely, shareable content, leveraging digital platforms and social media to engage global audiences. Throughout my career with the Hindustan Times, I have led diverse editorial teams, designed capacity-building activities, and supported reporters in developing strong story ideas, ethical reporting practices, digital skills, and fact-checking techniques. As Senior Assistant Editor for Northeast India, I have been responsible for guiding correspondents through complex political, humanitarian, and community-level stories using multimedia formats. Earlier, as Foreign Correspondent in Nepal, I produced extensive reporting during Nepal’s democratic transition and the 2015 earthquake and its aftermath.Read More

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