New Delhi, January 29 (MExN): In a written submission to the Parliament, Supongmeren Jamir, a Lok Sabha MP from Nagaland has made an appeal to the central government to resolve the decades-long Naga political issue. The MP urged to help facilitate a solution, reiterating the urgent need for an “early and honourable resolution.”
In his written submission, Jamir reminded the government of commitments made to the Naga people, stated the Communications Department of NPCC in a press release.
He stated that the Government of India has already entered into two significant agreements with Naga Political Groups, comprising the 2015 Framework Agreement with NSCN (IM), and the 2017 Agreed Position with the 7 NNPG.
These agreements, he said, were historic steps that raised great hope among the Naga people for a lasting political solution.
Jamir further recalled that in 2018, civil society organisations in Nagaland had taken a firm stand under the slogan “No Solution, No Election.” At that time, the BJP high command assured the people that the State General Elections would be an “Election for Solution.” However, despite such assurances, the final solution remains pending.
He also pointed out that on October 31, 2019, the then Governor and Interlocutor, RN Ravi, had announced that the Naga Peace Talks had been concluded. Yet, before any settlement could be finalized, the Interlocutor was replaced, and the process did not move forward as expected, Jamir stated.
Highlighting the seriousness and unity within the state, the MP noted that the Nagaland Legislative Assembly had even formed an opposition-less government to act as facilitators in bringing about a Naga Political Solution. “Despite these efforts and the existence of two formal agreements, more groups have emerged in Nagaland under the banner of the Naga political movement, reflecting growing frustration and the prolonged delay in resolving the issue,” he highlighted.
Jamir emphasised, “since the Government of India has already signed agreements with Naga National workers, it is well within its responsibility and authority to deliver an honourable, inclusive, and acceptable solution to the Naga people.”
He appealed to the Prime Minister and the Home Minister to “sincerely heed” the collective voice of the Nagas, stating, “The Naga people are united in one voice — we want a solution. The time has come for the Government of India to translate its commitments and agreements into a final political settlement without further delay.”
