Global Naga Forum (GNF) delegation, which met Assam chief minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma in Guwahati on June 16, conveyed its desire for a solution based on– “Respect for Naga historical and political rights; official recognition of Naga flag and the constitution; inclusive solution– a solution for all the Naga political groups and Naga areas; demilitarization of the region and complete autonomy in governance over all the ancestral Naga homeland.”
In a representation to Sarma, jointly signed by GNF convenor Chuba Ozukum, co-convenor Prof Rosemary, secretary, Prof Paul Pimomo, and advisors, James Wanglat and Dr. Visier Sanyu, sought Sarma’s on intervention on their behalf, stating that he was “in a key position to influence a peaceful resolution of the long-running Indo-Naga political problem.”
GNF maintained that Nagas believes the government of India understood the nature of Naga cause and that there has “got to be a meeting place between this understanding and the long-held Naga aspiration for a just and honourable settlement.”
“We have confidence that a just solution based on these commitments will restore Naga dignity and rights, end the armed conflicts in the region, and bring permanent peace not only in the region but in India and Myanmar,” GNF stated.
The forum said that for the Naga people, the stand was clear– “commitment to our human dignity and rights as a people.”