CNTC ‘perturbed’ by allegations on state political leaders 

DIMAPUR, MAY 23 (MExN): The Central Nagaland Tribes Council (CNTC) today said that it is perturbed by the “recent accusations and allegations on senior political leaders of the state on their statement on the Naga political issue.” A press release from the CNTC said this is concerning especially at this “crucial juncture when entire Naga people are striving for a peaceful settlement.” 

Affirming support to Ao Senden, the CNTC said that the statement made by the state political leaders on the ongoing peace negotiation “was not originated from them.” Rather, the CNTC said that the statement was based on what was conveyed to them at the meeting with the Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

“Much as Nagas of Nagaland would love to have Nagas to live under one umbrella, it is not possible as of now according to Government of India statement. It is therefore high time Nagas of Nagaland be relieved off the burden of Naga political movement and allow Nagas of Nagaland to progress at par with other states,” the CNTC opined.

It further stated that the Nagas should “accept our national workers in the true spirit of Christianity as and when any political settlement is arrived at.”

It meanwhile appealed to the Government of India to expedite the political negotiation and questioned how long will the Nagas have to wait as “delay in finding solution is leading to more division and discord among the Nagas.”

Meanwhile, the CNTC clarified that the statement made by Deputy Chief Minister, Y Patton “was not intended to hurt or target any particularly community or tribe.” It urged citizens “not to misinterpret the statement but take things into positive as he had boldly said what was taking place in the state, where people are the witness.”



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