Open letter to the hon’ble chief minister of nagaland
Subject: Request for clarity on the new Committee for Naga Peace Talks
Hon’ble Chief Minister Sir,
At the outset, my warm greetings to you and your esteemed team.
In your Independence Day address on 15th August 2026 at Kohima, you referred to the constitution of a new Committee headed by the Union Minister of State for Home Affairs to take forward the Naga peace process.
I sincerely welcome every initiative that can bring the long-awaited Naga political settlement closer.
After nearly three decades of ceasefire and negotiations, the people of Nagaland are naturally eager to understand the new mechanism and its way forward.
I would therefore respectfully request your Government to clarify:
- Who are the Chairman and members of the Committee?
- When was it constituted, and what is the official notification/order number and date?
- What are its mandate and Terms of Reference?
- What role will the Nagaland Government and Political Affairs Committee play?
- Has the Committee already interacted with any Naga Political Groups? If so, when and with whom?
- What is the proposed roadmap towards a final political settlement?
A question on the increasing number of groups
There is also a matter of genuine public curiosity. Before 2014, the State was broadly dealing with 3–4 major Naga political/underground groups.
Today, there is a widespread perception that the number has increased to 30 plus as stated earlier by our Dy CM and Home Minister of Nagaland. So people deserve to know what concrete steps is the Government taking to reduce this fragmentation and ensure that ordinary people can live in peace, free from fear and extortion?
If this perception is correct, how does the Government view this development, particularly after nearly three decades of ceasefire and peace negotiations?
These questions are raised in the spirit of genuine concern and with the sincere hope that the peace process reaches a successful and lasting conclusion. As a Congress leader, I will always support every genuine effort towards an honourable, inclusive and lasting Naga political settlement.
I hope the Government will kindly provide clarity to the people of Nagaland.
Nagaland has waited long enough. The people deserve hope, clarity and a peaceful future.
Rajesh Kumar Sethi
National Coordinator
AICC Minority
Department
Former State Chairman Nagaland PCC Minority Department