Dimapur, October 27 (MExN): MIP Kilonser of NSCN (IM), V Horam has maintained that the Indo-Naga political talks are progressing in the right direction and both sides are closer than ever to the final settlement. Speaking at a consultative meeting on Indo-Naga political talks organized by the Phom region of NSCN (IM) on October 26 in Longleng, he pointed out that Naga political issue has received a new urgency and gained momentum during the last two years and the talks are progressing in the right direction.
With regard to the Framework Agreement, Horam said that the Framework Agreement put in place between the Nagas and the GOI is a “result of prolonged, dedicated and prayerful outcome between the two parties who have submitted themselves to settling down the final solution of the Nagas.” The Framework Agreement, he added, is “the foundation upon which the edifice of solution will be built,” according to a press release from MIP, NSCN (IM). “The agreement says that India and the Nagas will co-exist as two separate entities and that the question of merger with one does not arise since the GOI has recognized the legal rights of the Nagas for integration and a roadmap have also been worked out for materializing through democratic process taking into consideration the political rights of the Nagas,” he stated. “Besides a new relationship has been established between the two equals which will ensure the rights of the Nagas and guarantees the security concerns of India.”
Meanwhile, K. Chawang, Convener, Ceasefire Monitoring Cell spoke on conflict resolutions and safe landing of the solution. He stated that there will be a change of history very soon whether Nagas like it or not and that Nagas cannot afford to miss the opportunity. Chawang further urged the Nagas in general and the Phoms in particular to take a clear stand and not be confused.
According to the MIP statement, Chingan Phom, Chairman, Phom People's Council in his speech lauded the efforts of the NSCN (IM) in organizing the consultative meeting and endorsed the “decision of Phom community by supporting the Indo-Naga political talks and the August 3, 2015 Framework Agreement.”
The meeting discussed the ongoing political talks and the August 3, 2015 Framework Agreement at length, the release said. It was attended by Phom People's Council, Phomla Hoichem, Phom Students Conference, PBCA, GB's Federation and students’ community. The participants raised questions which were clarified by the two NSCN (IM) speakers.
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