According to reports, the All Nagaland College Students’ Union (ANCSU) has announced a statewide “Black Friday” protest on Friday (19 June) and warns of a broader agitation. Following are additional details:

• The demonstration is for the timely construction of a 100-bedded girls’ hostel at Kohima Science College (Autonomous), Jotsoma.
• Under the protest programme, ANCSU members will hoist black flags in colleges across Nagaland to express their dissatisfaction over delays in the project.
• Addressing a press conference in Kohima, ANCSU Assistant General Secretary stated that the union’s 20-day ultimatum to the government regarding the hostel project had expired.
• The concerned government department had informed the union that while it was ready to proceed with the project, it required a written directive and approval from the Office of the Chief Minister, who also holds the Finance portfolio. Authorities have sought an additional week to obtain the necessary approval.
• The student body warned that if the approval is not granted, it would launch a second phase of agitation involving a larger statewide movement.