NSCN (I-M) and NNPG’s Working Committee have issued a joint statement cautioning “unscrupulous” persons with “vested interests” to not sabotage the process of negotiations by filing nominations and indulging in the election process, when the “Naga people as a whole” had made the collective decision to forgo it.
The joint statement signed by NSCN (I-M) kilo-kilonser, Hukavi Yepthomi and Working Committee (NNPGs) member, Alezo Venuh said they decided to issue this declaration during its joint meeting held on January 28, at Hotel Saramati, Dimapur, organized by Core Committee of Nagaland Tribal Hohos and Civil Organisations (CCNTHCO).
The statement said that the negotiating groups – GoI and the Naga political groups- were leaving no stone unturned to ensure that an honourable and acceptable solution is evolved on time. NSCN (I-M) and Working Committee appreciated the regional and national political parties for responding positively to “Solution, Not Election” and said that they were overwhelmed by the unstinted support of the people at this juncture where the Naga people were being put to the test. They also expressed appreciation for the tribal hohos and civil societies for “their immeasurable services rendered towards building oneness.”
Meanwhile, CCNTHCO expressed its appreciation to the two negotiating groups- NSCN (I-M) and Working Committee – for coming together and issuing a joint statement on “Solution, Not Election.”
CCNTHCO convenor, Theja Therieh and secretary, Joel Naga said that as per the consultative meetings held on January 25 and 27, all the national and regional political parties had committed to not participate in the elections. In view of this, CCNTHCO reminded all political parties to attend the joint meeting to be held at Hotel Japfu on January 29, 11 a.m. NSCN (I-M) and NNPGs will also be take part in the meeting. The presidents and gen. secys of all political parties and apex tribal hohos/civil society organisations will attend the joint meeting, it added.
Sunday, May 3, 2026