As political negotiations between NSCN (I-M) and the Government of India (GoI) span over 27 years, the NSCN has reiterated its commitment to finding a peaceful and honorable solution to the Indo-Naga political conflict, a struggle that has persisted for more than seven decades.
In a statement, NSCN (I-M) through its MIP said that the NSCN/GPRN and its leadership acknowledged the unwavering support of the Naga people, which has strengthened the political negotiations over the years.
NSCN(I-M) recalled several consultation meetings with Naga civil societies and tribes, including the January 21, 2002 meeting in Hebron, where the Naga people resolved mandated the NSCN/GPRN and its leadership to find an honourable solution to the Indo-Naga political issue on the basis of the uniqueness of Naga history and situation and through peaceful means.
It said that the historic Framework Agreement has been officially signed in the presence of high-ranking dignitaries including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and general secretary/ato kilonser Th. Muivah, where Government of India officially recognized the unique history and sovereignty of Nagalim.
MIP said that the NSCN also appreciated the difficulties of India, and accordingly agreed to work out “new relationship of peaceful co-existence of the two entities” based on shared sovereign powers that are concluded from political negotiation.
“Is NSCN/GPRN not realistic enough in understanding the dynamic of political negotiation for seeking honorable and acceptable Indo-Naga political settlement?” the MIP asked.
According to MIP, Naga people were not demanding anything from Government of India but on saying to respect and recognize what ours is in as much as we respect and recognize what is yours. This is the truest of all precepts.”
Central to this, NSCN maintained that Nagalim flag and constitution were non-negotiable as they are integral to Naga sovereignty. Therefore, NSCN asserted that “an honorable political settlement between GoI and NSCN /GPRN is the need of the hour for lasting peace in the sub-continent.”