Dimapur, June 2 (MExN): Tangkhul Civil Society today organised a rally today at Ukhrul Headquarter in support of “early finalisation of the Indo-Naga political talks based historic Framework Agreement signed on August 3, 2015.”
“The protracted talks and the prevailing conditions and circumstances by various external agencies and forces have compelled the people to long for early solution,” informed a press release received here.
In spite of the torrential rain, over a thousand people participated in the rally which started from Dungrei Junction and TNL Ground and converged at Mini Secretariat Complex, Ukhrul.
“The rally earnestly appealed the Government of India to expedite the Indo-Naga political solution at the earliest based on the spirit of the Framework Agreement,” it said.
The President of United Naga Council (UNC) Gaidon Kakei, Tangkhul Naga Long (TNC) President Weapon Zimik and Tangkhul Kapamnao Saklong (TSL) President Grace Shatsang addressed the rally.
Later, a memorandum was submitted to the Prime Minister of India through the Deputy Commissioner of Ukhrul, the release said.
Among others, the memorandum stated that the early solution to the Indo-Naga political issue “is considered the hand for lifting the veil of hardship inflicted thus far upon the Naga community.”
Any political agencies or state machineries jeopardizing the peace process must be condemned as “common enemy of Nagalim and India,” it added.
The memo also pointed out that various agencies and forces of the Government of India are “indifferent to the wellbeing of the Naga community in view of the delayed solution.”
“The Government of India can maintain better relations with other governments in this global world by creating conducive atmosphere of peace and tranquility with the Nagas,” it further noted.
Further stating that "the sanctity of the ceasefire ground rules be maintained in Nagalim," it asserted that, “The sincerity and the integrity of India will be put under the strength of a shoe string if the voice of the public goes unheeded.”
The memorandum also expressed sincere appreciation and acknowledgement of the “statesmanship of the Prime Minister of India and the NSCN collective leadership on hammering out the historic Framework Agreement of 3rd August 2015,” it added.
The memorandum, according to the release, was was signed by President of Tangkhul Naga Long, Tangkhul Shanao Long, Tangkhul Kapamnao Saklong, Tangkhul Mayar Ngala Long, Tangkhul Naga Ato Longphang (North), Tangkhul Naga Zingsho Longphang (Eastern) Tangkhul Naga Zingtun Longphang (Western) and Tangkhul Naga Aze Longphang (Southern).
The memorandum was also copied to Ato Kilonser, NSCN/GPRN, Home Minister, Government of India, RN Ravi, Interlocutor and Chairman, Ceasefire Monitoring Cell, it added.
