NNPG WC calls upon GoI to suspend 2018 Nagaland polls

DIMAPUR, DECEMBER 10 (MExN): The NNPG Working Committee (WC) meeting with apex Naga civil societies on December 9 has urged the Government of India to suspend the ensuing Legislative Assembly Elections in Nagaland, to allow the negotiators and the Naga people to focus solely on delivering a solution that is acceptable, honourable and enduring to both the GOI and the Nagas.  

In a press statement received here today, it was informed that the meeting appreciated the NNPG WC for “exhibiting the spirit of oneness and working under a single platform through Working Committee.”  

It also acknowledged the Government of India for extending official invitation to Working Committee of Naga National Political groups, in order to solve the prolonged Indo-Naga conflict.  

It meanwhile acknowledged the “agreed position” reached between the Government of India and the NNPG Working Committee on November 17, that the GoI “recognises the historical and political rights of the Nagas to self determine their future in consonance with their distinct identity”. Thus the content in the agreement reaffirms political legitimacy for the future, it was added.  

The meeting also resolved to strengthen unity of the Nagas while extending “fullest support and co-operation towards” the NNPG Working Committee in their ongoing negotiations with the GOI. It urged all concerned to pray for the positive outcome of the political dialogue between the two entities.