Central Nagaland Tribes Council (CNTC) appealed to the Centre to announce solution to the Naga political issue before elections and fulfil the promise made by the BJP during the 2018 polls under- ‘Election for Solution’.
CNTC in a memorandum to Union Home minister Amit Shah, signed by president T. Lanu Imchen, Friday, maintained that “unless Naga political solution is announced, the CNTC may abstain from participating in the upcoming Assembly election in the interest of Naga political solution.”
CNTC reminded Shah that during 2018 Assembly election BJP had adopted the slogan “Election for Solution”, which was accepted by the people of Nagaland and who participated in the election. However, CNTC lamented that even as the term of the current 13th Nagaland Legislative Assembly about to end, no solution has been secured even now.
CNTC pointed out that 26 years had elapsed since political negotiations began and that formal talks had concluded on October 31, 2019. CNTC said it was now eagerly waiting for a direction from the Central government for a permanent solution.
CNTC assured Shah that as a body representing the three major tribes of Nagaland (Ao, Lotha and Sumi), it was ready to welcome the political solution instead of election, which will be in the interest of both the Central government and Naga general public.
Further CNTC said it appreciated the sincerity and relentless efforts of the negotiating parties– the Centre and Naga political groups – for the sincere dialogue and efforts to bring a permanent solution for the Naga people.
CNTC asks Shah to fulfill 2018 ‘Election for Solution’ promise
