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Politics
Nagaland CM Urges Centre to Extend PAP Relaxation for 2026 Hornbill Festival
✍️ Northeast Today
🗓 13 Nov 2026, 01:38 PM
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Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio has appealed to the central government to extend the relaxation of the Public Assembly (PAP) rules for an additional month to accommodate the 2026 Hornbill Festival.
Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio has formally requested the central government to extend the relaxation of the Public Assembly (PAP) rules for an additional month in preparation for the 2026 Hornbill Festival.
The Hornbill Festival, a major cultural event that attracts tourists from across India and abroad, is scheduled to take place in 2026. The CM’s appeal comes as organizers seek more flexibility to manage large crowds and logistical arrangements.
Rio’s plea was made during a meeting with officials from the Ministry of Home Affairs, where he highlighted the economic and cultural importance of the festival for Nagaland.
The central government has yet to respond to the request, and the final decision will determine whether the festival can operate under relaxed assembly regulations.
Stakeholders in Nagaland are watching closely, hoping the extension will support the festival’s success and boost tourism in the region.
The Hornbill Festival, a major cultural event that attracts tourists from across India and abroad, is scheduled to take place in 2026. The CM’s appeal comes as organizers seek more flexibility to manage large crowds and logistical arrangements.
Rio’s plea was made during a meeting with officials from the Ministry of Home Affairs, where he highlighted the economic and cultural importance of the festival for Nagaland.
The central government has yet to respond to the request, and the final decision will determine whether the festival can operate under relaxed assembly regulations.
Stakeholders in Nagaland are watching closely, hoping the extension will support the festival’s success and boost tourism in the region.