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Nagaland Minister Warns Hornbill Festival Visitors They May Not Want to Leave
✍️ India Today
🗓 11 Nov 2026, 06:36 PM
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Nagaland's minister issued a warning to visitors of the annual Hornbill Festival, suggesting they might find it difficult to leave the event.
During the opening days of the Hornbill Festival in Kohima, Nagaland’s minister delivered a cautionary message to the crowd, stating that attendees might find it hard to leave the festivities once they arrive.
The minister highlighted the festival’s immense popularity, noting that the event attracts visitors from across India and abroad, making it a bustling hub of cultural activity.
He urged visitors to plan their travel and accommodation in advance, as the influx of tourists can strain local resources and extend the duration of their stay.
The remarks were met with mixed reactions, with some visitors appreciating the heads‑up and others expressing concern over the implications for tourism revenue.
The minister highlighted the festival’s immense popularity, noting that the event attracts visitors from across India and abroad, making it a bustling hub of cultural activity.
He urged visitors to plan their travel and accommodation in advance, as the influx of tourists can strain local resources and extend the duration of their stay.
The remarks were met with mixed reactions, with some visitors appreciating the heads‑up and others expressing concern over the implications for tourism revenue.