Core Committee of Nagaland Tribal Hohos and Civil Organisations (CCNTHCO) convener, Theja Therieh exuded confidence that despite the movement for “solution before election” starting a little late, political parties would respect the “popular call”.
Speaking to Nagaland Post, Therieh said it was felt that the issue was crucial only only after it was discussed by various civil city organisations and tribal hohos during a meeting convened by Nagaland Christian Joint Forum. Therieh however was optimistic that no political party would “go against the popular wish of the people for a solution before election”.
On the limited time left to propagate the demand, as there was very little time left for filing nomination papers, Therieh said, if the political parties respected the call, then limited time would not matter. Asked whether any precautionary step were ready if things did not work out as expected, the CCNTHCO convener reiterated that if political parties abstained from filing nomination papers, then the matter would end there.
When asked about likely repeat of the 1998 election boycott fiasco, Therieh said this time it was different as proper negotiation was now on and that, if all political parties agreed over the issue, there was nothing to fear.
On the time-frame for a final solution to the Naga political problem, he said the Nagas’ desire for permanent peace must be conveyed to government of India as people’s patience was running out. “Nagas cannot wait any longer,” he remarked.
When asked why CCNTHCO did not meet NSCN (I-M) and NNPGs Working Committee leaders, Therieh said discussion was on and that they had to take Naga people on board. CCNTHCO convener also warned that the final solution would be rejected if it was not acceptable and honourable to the Nagas.
Therieh called upon the negotiating groups to apply their wisdom and conclude the talks as per the desire of the people.
Sunday, May 3, 2026