Rengma Naga People’s Council (RNPC) said Government of India (GoI) must seriously consider the demand for separate Naga flag and constitution, if it really wanted to end the almost century-old Naga political issue.
In a statement issued by its president K Solomon and media cell secretary Aga Rengma, the council explained that while it appreciated GoI for understanding and acceptance Nagas’ unique history and their right to self-determination, it was also imperative for New Delhi to know that without separate flag and constitution any solution within the Indian constitution would not be considered acceptable, honourable or final.
RNPC thanked both GoI and NSCN (I-M) along with all the NNPGs, Naga civil society organisations (CSOs) and individuals who are pursuing the common goal of a peaceful, lasting and mutually acceptable solution.
Noting that the Naga movement for self-determination was one of the longest struggles for freedom that also resulted in the longest ceasefire between India and Nagas, the council prayed that the same peace be continued forever through a final solution.
The council further appealed to all negotiating parties with GoI to use God’s given wisdom in inking the final solution, adding the Rengma Nagas of Assam stood with rest of the Nagas, CSOs, NSCN (I-M) and NNPGs for an inclusive and honourable solution to the protracted Naga issue.
Like any other Naga tribe irrespective of artificial boundaries, the Rengma Nagas too cherish the common aspirations of “our forbearers” and pray for achieving the same in peace and with honour, the statement pointed out.
Calling for avoiding repeating “past history” like the Shillong Accord that resulted in the current situation, RNPC said it was praying and waiting hopefully for a peaceful and mutually accepted solution along with all the other Nagas.