There is a hazy confusion and disturbed instill in connection with the deadline of the ceasefire set aside by the supreme of the Naga Guerrilla, which is to be expired on 31st January, ’06 left only a few countable days more. The chief negotiation of the Naga Guerrilla had made a stern worded word that the truce of the ceasefire agreement will not be extended further any more period. Since it entirely failed to deliver any tangible and concrete outcome or in other words it does not serve the purpose objectives any more. As one perceives it, what the Naga Guerrilla advocate is not wrong. After more than right and half years of ceasefire and fifty plus talks are not in position to sort out positive result so far.
The proposed date for peace parley on 13th and 14th January, ’06, is differed to the last week of this month (after 26th Jan. ’06). Everyone is keenly aware and waiting for this crucial and decisive talk. Because it will really decides the fate of the ceasefire agreement to extend or to terminate of its life span. To continuing the present ceasefire the GoI should come out with certain assurances and commitments to the Naga people. Without any assurances and commitments, there is a bunch of doubt for the sincerity of the Indian politicians.
However, it is interesting that the Naga negotiations tabled/submitted some proposals and in return of this the GoI too made a country proposal to the Naga negotiators within the frame work of the Indian constitution U/A 244A, which is much more shorty than the Naga people demand. The said article is unfit and irrelevant to the Naga context. Back to the tenure of honourable late Jawaharlal Nehru. During his prime ministership he recommended, “Autonomy within large limits”. Here with this recommendation, I would like to share my opinion and view, if the word “within” is deleted. We should accept “autonomy large limits” and I do believe, the Naga people will response this in a positive tune. If it is offered by the GoI today. But it coverage must includes all the Naga areas.
Nearly sixty years of Naga people struggle are keeping in the darkness by the so called Indian politicians. Any genuine solution can be settled early if the Indian politicians are truly committed for the Naga issue. To revive the depleted confidence the GoI must avoid all the lame political excuses and on top of that they should not applying the formula of delaying and pending tactics.
Concerning or without concerning the Indian negotiation unilaterally asserted that the ceasefire will extend. But so far the Naga negotiations did not spell out any words regarding to the extension of the ceasefire agreement. Once the ceasefire is stripped off, the Naga Guerrillas will intensify it activities to attract the international community for it cause. Therefore, another round of blood bath is awaiting in the Naga hills. To prevent further blood shed the GoI needs to be tactful in dealing with the situation. How tough the negotiation might be, let’s not puncture the ceasefire. To resolve any conflicting issues mature and peaceful approach is the best rather than war and threat. Because the latter has harmful impact.
Chachel Lokho
Mao, Senapati
