Shekhawat inaugurates first Mon edition of Hornbill Festival in Nagaland

• Union Minister Shekhawat inaugurated the first three-day International Hornbill Festival’s Mon edition in Nagaland’s Mon town.
• Shekhawat attended the Mon event virtually, while CM Neiphiu Rio and Deputy CM Y Patton were physically present.
• The Konyak community showcased their distinct Anghship-based socio-political system and craftsmanship at the Mon edition.
• CM Rio mentioned the submission of the third and final draft on the Frontier Nagaland Territory (FNT) demand to the Centre.
• The 26th Hornbill Festival continued at Kisama, Kohima, attracting over 1.38 lakh visitors, including foreign and domestic tourists.

Why It Matters: Expands cultural festival, boosts tourism, and addresses regional political demands.