Dimapur, July 15 (MExN): The North East Students’ Organization today said that Assamese and Nagas have been living together as good neighbours since time immemorial, and announced that “any contentious issues including the border issue in between the two communities shall be settled through dialogues” as decided in the joint statement declared at Merapani on March 22, 2004.
The Naga Students’ Federation and the All Assam Students’ Union have reaffirmed to urge the state governments of Assam and Nagaland to adopt a sincere approach for an early settlement through meaningful dialogue. Making reference to the meeting of the student bodies held yesterday, a NESO release stated, “The NSF and AASU express its strong resentment over the indifferent attitude of the Government of India in addressing the border issue.”
The NSF and AASU have appealed to the state governments of Assam and Nagaland to restrain from any actions and activities which may invite unnecessary tension along the border. “That, the NSF and AASU will continue to jointly work hand in hand in tackling the influx of illegal migrants/foreigners. Meanwhile, the two organisation demands the expulsion of all the illegal migrants/foreigners within the two states and particularly in the border areas. Moreover, propels upon the political parties not to flare-up unnecessary tensions by capitalizing the border issue.”
The release further stated that the NSF and AASU will jointly continue the process of people to people dialogue in the border areas to promote peace and harmony. “The joint initiatives would be started at the earliest convenience with the involvement and participation from the grassroots level.”
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