Talks inconclusive without flag, constitution and will create room for further headache: NSCN (IM)
DIMAPUR, OCTOBER 19 (MExN): The NSCN (IM) on Friday said it has no reason to go against the Framework Agreement when the Government of India and National Socialist Council of Nagalim have reached an acceptable solution that touches the heart of the matter.
A message issued by the NSCN (IM) president Q Tuccu said he was duty bound to clarify the position of talks to one and all as “gossip of deadlock of negotiations, mudslinging game and rumour of war are the talk of the days.”
Seeking to dispel any apprehensions, the NSCN (IM) made it clear that the Framework Agreement is the meeting point for the two contending parties - Indians and the Nagas and the rallying point for the divided Nagas which will open up a new era of harmonious peaceful coexistence for the Indians and the Nagas.
It expressed confidence that the Framework Agreement will certainly bring an honorable and acceptable solution to the long-drawn Indo-Naga political conflict as it addresses the security concern of India as well as the historical and political rights of the Nagas.
“We are now entering a new era where together we will build a land of peace and progress; together we face the common dangers, together we work and live for a common cause, and together we glorify the name of the Lord,” it stated.
By virtue of the Framework Agreement, the NSCN (IM) said Nagas will coexist with the Union of India as two entities as different kind of flowers bloom together.
While the Nagas will associate with India in many fields as two entities, the NSCN (IM) stated that at no point of time, the Nagas have agreed to live within the Union of India. And all Interlocutors of the Government of India acknowledged that fact, it added.
The NSCN (IM) also hoped that the present Indian leadership will not commit the mistake of past leaders by choosing military option to dictate the negotiating team, which it apprehended will not be the end of the matter because the issue would remain alive and kicking.
It alleged that the GoI is creating fear psychosis in Nagalim by deploying thousands of armed forces personnel. The NSCN (IM) said it does not see a war like situation here.
Coming to the bone of contention, the NSCN (IM) felt that after coming so close to the point of conclusion, it was facing hurdles on the issues of Naga flag and constitution.
Asserting that it was looking for a lasting solution, the NSCN (IM) said the Indian authorities who deal with the talks is well informed that the Indo-Naga political solution without Naga flag and constitution is not conclusive and that will create a room for future headache.
