India, May 29 -- Five major Naga tribes took out rallies across eight districts in Nagaland on Thursday against the state government's inaction to review the 50 years-old job reservation policy for seven backward tribes.

The five tribes --- Angami, Ao, Lotha, Sumi and Rengma --- organised rallies in the capital Kohima, Mokokchung, Wokha, Zunheboto, Tseminyu, Chumoukedima, Niuland and the state's commercial hub Dimapur. The committee of five tribes has demanded a comprehensive review and reformation to the Nagaland job Reservation Policy for Backward Tribes to ensure that all tribes get fair opportunities in the government sector.

The state government has convened a meeting with the representatives of the five aggrieved tribal bodies and...