In Nagaland, the state Cabinet and legislators from the eastern region have implored the Eastern Nagaland Peoples’ Organisation (ENPO) to reconsider abstaining from the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. The ENPO, representing seven Naga tribes, has persisted in its stance, refusing participation until their demand for a separate state within Nagaland is met by the central government. This appeal reflects the ongoing dialogue between regional stakeholders and the ENPO amidst the backdrop of longstanding statehood aspirations.