Overview On December 11, 2025 , the Naga Students' Federation (NSF) observed ' North East Black Day ' in Kohima , protesting the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) . This event coincided with demonstrations organized by member organizations of the North East Students' Organisation (NESO) across all states in the Northeast region, marking the anniversary of the Act's passage in Parliament in 2019 . The protests underscore the ongoing concerns and resistance to the CAA within the region. Background The Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) has been a contentious issue in Northeast India since its inception. The Act aims to provide a path to Indian citizenship for religious minorities (excluding Muslims) who have fled persecution from Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan and arrived in India before December 2014 . However, many in the Northeast fear that the CAA will lead to an influx of migrants, threatening the region's demographic balance, cultural identity, and resources. Key Developments Protests and Demonstrations NSF Observance: The Naga Students' Federation (NSF) led the ' North East Black Day ' observance in Kohima , symbolizing resistance to the CAA . NESO Coordination: Member organizations of the North East Students' Organisation (NESO) held demonstrations across all Northeast states. Symbolic Burning: Mutsikhoyo Yhobu led the symbolic burning of CAA documents, representing public dissent against the law's implementation. Statements and Concerns Kenilo Kent (NSF): Alleged that the CAA is discriminatory and poses a direct threat to the indigenous people of the Northeast, endangering their identity, culture, and history. Mutsikhoyo Yhobu (NESO): Reiterated NESO's consistent opposition to the CAA and demanded its non-implementation in the Northeast, emphasizing the region's vulnerability despite ILP exemptions in some states. Nabam Gandhi (AAPSU): Claimed the CAA is socially and economically damaging for the region, criticizing the lack of impact assessment and the inadequacy of the ILP exemption as a mere