Nagaland Chief said the center is anxiously awaiting “a solution”. (FILE)
A crucial meeting between the Nagaland government and civil society groups on the Naga peace talks on Thursday adopted a resolution urging the Naga armed groups, including the NSCN (IM) and the NNPG to honor and respect the “Pact of reconciliation” and to maintain the sanctity of non-violence for a “shared Naga future” as members of a “Naga family”. Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio said the center is anxiously awaiting “a solution”, so it is imperative that the Naga company unites with “one voice”.
“Today’s meeting is not only historic, but it also sends a clear message to the Government of India and to the world: The Nagas want genuine peace and that we continue to strive for unity and unity as than One Naga Family. I am sure that our voice and our desire will be heard beyond borders, ”Mr. Rio said.
A seven-point resolution was adopted at the meeting called amid setbacks in peace talks between the central government and Naga armed groups.
While the opposition Naga People’s Front (NPF) and Congress did not join the meeting, delegates from the Naga tribal summit, Naga Hoho, left the meeting halfway, dissatisfied with the way it was. conducted.
“We passed a resolution calling on the negotiating groups to come together in a spirit of unity, mutual trust and understanding with sincerity and commitment to achieve a one-size-fits-all solution for one people as soon as possible,” the door said. – BJP Mmhonlumo Kikon spoke to reporters after the meeting.
“Over the past few years and months, we have met with leaders and representatives from all affiliations, including representatives of the Indian government. During my last meeting with the Union Home Minister, Amit Shah, on September 19, 2020, I was accompanied by my colleague, Senior Deputy Minister, Mr. Yanthungo Patton. The Government of India has made it clear and reaffirmed that there will be only one solution to the Indo-Naga political problem. This message from the Government of India has been very clear and one of the reasons why today’s consultative meeting is this message, ”said Neiphiu Rio.
The NSCN (IM), the largest Naga armed group involved in peace talks with the central government for 22 years, said there was still a deadlock over the contentious issues of a separate flag and constitution .
“What does the Naga people have to gain from the Naga agreement if we are to lose our political identity identified by the flag and the constitution? This is the question that now plays in the consciousness of the Naga people as a whole. “the NSCN (IM) said last week.
Peace talks with the NSCN (IM) have been stalled since the start of this year, while the NNPG, the joint platform of other small Naga armed groups, has agreed to move forward with a final deal. with the center.
The NSCN-IM demanded the replacement of Governor RN Ravi who is also the interlocutor in the peace talks.
The center had ruled out a separate flag and constitution earlier. Over the past two months, there has been a series of informal discussions between officials of the Intelligence Bureau and leaders of the NSCN-IM.
