Nagaland Governor P B Acharya today sought apology from Congress MP Shashi Tharoor for his "outlandish" Naga headgear remark, saying it is "unacceptable". The governor also called for having inner line permit system to check illegal migrants in the state. Interacting with senior journalists based in the state, Acharya said Tharoor's comment has hurt the sentiments of not only the people of Nagaland but the entire north eastern region.

"The entire region is, as the rest of the country, proud of its rich culture and traditions. Diversity should be respected," he said. Such a statement is "extremely regrettable and unacceptable," Acharya said adding that Tharoor must apologise to the people of Nagaland in particular and the nation in general.