Chizokho Vero
October 29
KOHIMA (MExN): The NSCN-IM leaders today said that it has made certain proposals to the Government of India for a solution to the protracted Indo-Naga political issue.
Addressing the Northern Angami meeting convened by the Angami Region (GPRN) to discuss the ongoing peace process at Kohima Village, NSCN-IM Deputy Kilo Kilonser, V Horam said that the current Indo-Naga political talks have reached the point where substantive issues were been discussed.
According to the proposal, Nagas will continue to use Indian currency. Clarifying what compelled them to accept the use of Indian currency, Horam said the Indian currency is stable and have high value as they have sufficient gold deposits in the World Bank, while separate currency would have slight disadvantages for Nagas as the value will be unstable.
On defense issues, the proposal is to have a “joint defense of Nagalim.” This means that Nagas will have its own internal defense, while India will aid the Nagas whenever there is an external aggression, Horam said.
India is sensitive of its security, so Nagas must also be sensitive to India’s security. Government of India wants to defend Nagalim.
Further, the proposed relationship between the two entities is the Federation of India and Nagalim said Horam.
Nagas will also continue to use Indian passport, however there will be “nationality clauses.” Other key issues, where Nagaas could have absolute authority are the National Flag, Constitution, natural resources, taxes, tourism and others.
Horam also said that time for a decision has reached for the Nagas, maintaining that almost everything had now been worked out.
Deputy Kilonser, Chaplee Affairs Alezo also spoke at the meeting. The solution is for all the Nagas, he said, adding that joint effort is required and should not be misread as a wrong propaganda.
Earlier Central Administrative Officer (CAO) KK Angami delivered the welcome address. Village Council Chairman’s, Goan Boras, Village elders and women organizations attended the meeting.
