Government of India extends ceasefire with two NPGs

Government of India has extended ceasefire agreements with two Naga groups– NSCN-K (Khango) and GPRN/NSCN (Unification) for a period of one year.
According to an official statement, the Centre and NSCN-K (Khango) mutually agreed to extend the ceasefire agreement for a further period of one year, from April 18, 2026 to April 17, 2027. The extension aims to facilitate lasting peace in Nagaland with the involvement of the Naga people.
The statement said the ceasefire would be subject to the mutually agreed and signed Ceasefire Ground Rules, which would remain subject to mutual review and amendment with the consent of both parties.
The agreement was signed by A. Imyapangba Ao, supervisor CFSB NSCN/K-Khango; Niraj Kumar Bansod, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India; and Mughaka Zhimo, member, CFSB NSCN/K-Khango.
GPRN/NSCN (U): GPRN/NSCN (Unification) Friday announced extension of the ceasefire agreement with the Centre for a further period of one year, effective from April 28, 2026 to April 27, 2027.
In a press communiqué issued through its MIP, the group said the decision followed a meeting held on April 10 with joint secretary Ministry of Home Affairs, Niraj Kumar Bansod, in Delhi. It said a five-member delegation of GPRN/NSCN (U), led by Lhokuto Chishi, supervisor, participated in the deliberations.
The delegation included Kitoho Tuccu, secretary; Koitau Phom and members– Menlem Konyak and Kakheho Chishi.
MIP said the ceasefire agreement, which was scheduled to expire on April 28, 2026, was extended after “cordial and constructive deliberations” between the two sides.
However, the group stated that continuation of ceasefire alone could not be considered a substantive achievement in ensuring lasting peace, harmony and tranquility. It reiterated that the ultimate objective remained a permanent and honourable resolution to the Indo-Naga political issue.
GPRN/NSCN (U) also expressed dissatisfaction and concern over what it termed as “undue delay” by Government of India in formalising and implementing the “Agreed Position”, which it said was arrived at after prolonged negotiations reflecting the aspirations of the Nagas.
It urged the Government of India to expedite the process, cautioning that continued delay could erode trust and confidence of the GPRN/NSCN (U).
The organisation stressed the need for timely and decisive action to uphold the spirit of the agreement and to ensure enduring peace in the region.