DIMAPUR, OCTOBER 2 (MExN): The Rengma Naga Peoples’ Council (RNPC) has stated that if the Government of India wants to solve the Indo-Naga issue, it must “seriously take the ‘flag and constitution’ demand as non-negotiable and work it out.”
A press release from RNPC President, K Solomon and Secretary, Media Cell, Aga Rengma while appreciating the Government of India “for their understanding and acceptance of our unique history and right to self-determination,” said that “without Flag and Constitution, any solution within the Indian Constitution would not be considered acceptable, honourable or final.”
It meanwhile appealed to all the negotiating parties talking with the Government of India to “use God’s given wisdom in inking the final solution.”
“The Rengma Naga People of Assam stands with rest of the Naga people and civil societies along with the NSCN (IM) and NNPGs for an inclusive and honourable solution to the protracted Naga issue. Like any other Naga, irrespective of the artificial boundaries, we the Rengma Nagas also cherish the common aspirations of our forbearers and we pray to achieve the same in peace and with honour,” it said.
It thanked the Government of India, the NSCN (IM), NNPGs, Naga civil society organizations and individuals “who are pursuing the common goal of a peaceful, lasting and mutually acceptable solution.” “The Naga movement for self-determination is one of the longest struggles for freedom and which also resulted in the longest cease fire between India and Nagas and we humbly pray that the same peace is continued forever through a final solution,” it added.
The RNPC reminded that “past history such as the Shillong Accord which resulted in the current situation must be avoided and not repeated.” It hoped for a “peaceful and mutually accepted solution.”
