Niki ‘agrees in principle’ to talk with NSCN (I-M), WC NNPGs
Niki Sumi-led faction of NSCN (K) has “agreed in principle” to sit across the table with the other two Naga negotiating groups as and when required. This was conveyed to a delegation of Political Affairs Mission (PAM) of the NPF, which held a consultative meeting with the group on the outskirts of Molvom village Monday.
PAM delegation was led by NPF legislator, Imkong L. Imchen. During the meeting, PAM reiterated the party’s stand for honourable, acceptable and inclusive solution to the Naga political issue and urged Niki group to build an understanding with other Naga nationalist groups.
Welcoming the renewal of the ceasefire with Niki Sumi-led NSCN, PAM appreciated both Centre and the group for their endeavour to find a solution through peaceful means.
Correspondent adds: Meanwhile, talking to Nagaland Post, Imkong L Imchen said that the mission of PAM was for unified Nagas by all entities.
Imchen said that Niki Sumi, during the two-hour long meeting, agreed to have common discussion with the NSCN (I-M) and the Working Committee of NNPGs comprising of seven groups, “if invited”. Niki had also agreed for an inclusive solution, which was a positive indication, Imchen said.
The meeting was cordial and both sides were satisfied with the discussion, Imchen said.
Niki-led NSCN appreciates: Meanwhile, with the common Naga theme of peace and inclusiveness, Niki Sumi-led NSCN (K) welcomed the initiative of PAM towards one political solution, inclusive of all Nagas.
In a statement, Nikato Pilot Sumi, MIP kilonser said the organisation was grateful to PAM for its valuable inputs and asserted that it stood for an inclusive Naga political solution with the intrinsic character of inclusiveness.