Delegates of the Naga Political Groups and Naga Tribes Hohos, along with members of FNR and host Ao Senden representatives, after the “Naga Reconciliation – A Journey for Common Hope” meeting at the Rural Assembly Hall, Ungma village on August 23. (Morung File Photo)
KOHIMA, SEPTEMBER 4 (MExN): A meeting of the Political Affairs Committee (PAC) was held on September 1 at the State Banquet Hall, Kohima, under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio. It was attended by the Deputy Chief Ministers, Ministers, Members of Parliament, Advisors and MLAs.
The Committee unanimously resolved to endorse the Ungma Statement of August 23, 2025, which upholds the unity, courage and enduring pursuit of a shared future for the Naga people. It further expressed support for the call that all Naga Political Groups, with the clear and collective backing of the Tribe Hohos, should converge at a common ground to articulate and pursue a shared political vision founded on the historical and political rights of the Naga people.
The PAC resolved that the peace talks be resumed at the political level in order to expedite the negotiation process.
The Committee also reiterated resolutions adopted during the Consultative Meeting held on September 12, 2024, at the State Banquet Hall, Kohima, with participation from Tribal Hohos, civil society representatives, mass-based organisations, church bodies, NGOs, gazetted officers’ unions, student bodies and political parties.
The House appreciated the negotiating parties, the Government of India and the Naga Political Groups, for continuing to uphold the ceasefire agreements and ensuring that there was no breakdown of talks despite challenges faced over the past two decades.
It appealed to all sections of Naga society to make further efforts to strengthen unity and bring all stakeholders of the peace process under a spirit of understanding. Participants also resolved to make renewed efforts for the unity of Naga society.
The House further resolved to appeal to Naga political groups and national workers to refrain from factionalism, formation of breakaway groups or creation of new organisations. It also urged the Government of India to elevate the dialogue to the highest political level by appointing an interlocutor of ministerial rank with the confidence and mandate of the Centre.
