Members of the Working Committee of Naga National Political Groups after a meeting with the centre's Interlocutor RN Ravi at Police Complex, Chümoukedima on September 10.
Dimapur, September 11 (MExN): A day after its meeting with the Centre’s Interlocutor to the Indo-Naga Peace Talks, RN Ravi, in Chümoukedima on September 10, the Working Committee of Naga National Political Groups (WC, NNPGs) has stated that the desire of the Government of India (GoI) and the Naga people is that there should be only one solution and the “GoI will not wait for anyone anymore.”
A press release from the WC, NNPGs on Friday stated that during the meeting which was held at the Police Complex, Chümoukedima, the Interlocutor “affirmed that the Government of India is taking forward the decision of the Naga groups taken on October 31, 2019.”
“The GoI has acknowledged the fact that Naga tribes and civil societies have spelled out their position on the Indo-Naga political issue and in reciprocal manner, it is determined to fulfil the political aspiration of the Naga people,” the statement read, while adding that the ‘defining hour’ to announce the ‘honourable and acceptable solution’ is approaching.
“Both GoI and WC, NNPGs felt that the unity of the Nagas at this time is critical,” it added.
According to the WC, NNPGs, the official position is that the, “Naga issue must be settled and waiting period is over.” It said that the centre is ‘preparing necessary steps,’ and also appreciated the WC, NNPGs’ “cordial engagement with neighbouring communities” as any outcome will affect all in the neighbourhood.
“WC, NNPGs have disclosed the status papers of the negotiations to the Naga tribes, elected representatives of the past and present, Naga civil societies and the church leaders. This has created positive impact as it has proven to be the only practical approach to resolve the Indo-Naga political issue. The solution is a Naga solution. It is GoIng to be a people's solution,” the statement read.
It said that the WC, NNPGs has conveyed to the Interlocutor that “Intangki reserve forest is the common property of all Nagas and it shall be restored to its original pristine position. It cannot, in whatsoever manner, be disturbed post solution.”
“In response, the Interlocutor said that Intangki belongs to the people of Nagaland and GoI have no say in the land and natural resources of the Nagas. This is one aspect of the sovereign rights of the Nagas,” the statement read.
GPRN/NSCN RAOs reaffirm ‘Agreed Position’
Dimapur, September 11 (MExN): The Regional Authorities of GPRN/NSCN on Saturday reaffirmed its endorsement and support to the ‘Agreed Position’ signed between Government of India and Working Committee, Naga National Political Groups (WC/NNPGs).
A press release from the GPRN/NSCN Ministry of Information and Publicity stated that a meeting was held at the Council Headquarter (CHQ), Khehoi Designated Camp, on September 11, during which the Regional Authorities of GPRN/NSCN endorsed the ‘explicit’ stand taken by the WC, NNPGs.
“We fully support and endorse for an early announcement of the Indo-Naga political solution that is honourable and acceptable by the Nagas,” it added.
