DIMAPUR, JUNE 25 (MExN): The Naga International Support Center has called on the Indian Government to once and for all show its sincerity, to stop supporting fighting among Nagas and to come up with a policy which shows to the Indian populace what it’s policy is for Nagaland.
The NISC pointed out that while the talks themselves are held in an amicable atmosphere and the commitments to arrive at a mutually agreeable and honorable peace accord are time and again confirmed and reinforced, India props up adversary elements to undermine its Naga partner at the talks for peace.
“The question now is: Is India sincere in its endeavor to end this war once and for all”, the NISC stated in a press communiqué. Reminding the Congress Government in power in 1995 delivered the commitment openly, it stated that military solution is not possible, opening all avenues to negotiate with the Nagas on an equal basis.
“At the same time, through the years and now quite openly, India reinforced the results of its divide and rule policy by providing the NSCN-K and the remnants of the Naga National Council, funds and arms to fight against the NSCN who by the Government of India itself are the recognized representatives of the Naga Peoples, which is partnering in the peace talks”, the NISC stated.
Stating that time and again the Indian Government negotiators have reassured the Naga negotiators to contain these groups, so fighting among the Nagas could stop, “however, it looks like the negotiators are alienated from the ground realities, for Assam Rifles and Indian Reserved Police team up with the said groupings to initiate confrontations and providing the logistics”.
Pointing to the recent confrontations between the NSCN factions, the NISC alleged that these are no factional clashes but Government of India-induced confrontations. “The NSCN-K, in line with the Government of India’s desire to settle for a Nagaland State wanted the NSCN-IM to sign a cease fire agreement. When the NSCN-IM representatives refused, saying that NSCN-IM stands for every inch of Naga soil, the K people threatened, fired and, under duress, made them sign the agreement. Such behavior by the K has been condemned by the NSCN-IM and the people”, the NISC further alleged.
This deliberate breach of trust, provocatively shown by the NSCN-K and backed up the Indian Government will certainly imperil the talks to the point of abrogation, the NISC stated and cautioned that the Indian Government is solely responsible for the continuous violence.
“But NISC does not think the Indian Government could be so shortsighted that it will inevitably lead its Armed Forces back into full fledged war. NISC calls on the common-sensed leaders of the Government of India to end this war”.
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