KOHIMA, JULY 6 (MExN): On July 6, the Government of India’s Interlocutor for Naga Peace Talks, RN Ravi reached Nagaland to hold a two-day consultation with Naga civil societies. Today, he held a series of meeting at de Oriental, Kohima and will be holding another round of consultation on July 7 at the Police Complex, Chumukedima.
The closed door ‘consultative’ meet did not include the media. After repeated requests and a two hour wait at De Oriental, media persons were given a “good one minute” with the Interlocutor, where he said, “We are close to a solution and we wanted to have one more round of consultation with the Naga civil society.”
According to Ravi, the consultations with the civil society are being held to get their views, perceptions, and their positions. “If they have something to say, we will take it,” said Ravi quickly stated. Asked whether the Government of India plans to persuade the Myanmar government towards abrogating ceasefire with NSCN (K), Ravi said: “No, not at all.”
Ravi called on Chief Minister Dr Shurhozelie and talked to him on the issue before interacting with civil societies, official sources said. Ravi is also the Chairman of the Joint Intelligence Committee.
