Nagaland Parliamentary Affairs Minister Neiba Kronu (Morung File Photo)
Parliamentary Committee on Naga Political Issue urges PM, HM to invite NSCN (IM) for early conclusion
Our Correspondent
Kohima | July 16
The Parliamentary Committee on Naga Political Issue (PCoNPI) today urged upon Prime Minister of India and Union Home Minister to invite NSCN (IM) leaders for an early conclusion.
“Since the talks has been concluded officially on 31st October 2019, the Hon'ble Prime Minister and the Hon'ble Union Home Minister is urged upon to invite the NSCN (IM) leaders for an early conclusion,” the Parliamentary Committee stated in its resolution after a meeting here today at the State Banquet Hall.
Communicating this to media persons after the meeting, Nagaland Parliamentary Affairs Minister and Parliamentary Committee on Naga political Issue member secretary Neiba Kronu stated that the Committee appealed the negotiating parties to refer to the competencies as reflected in the Framework Agreement of August 3, 2015 signed between the Government of India and the NSCN (IM), to arrive at a mutually acceptable definition of competencies to resolve this contentious issue at the earliest, and bring about a final solution that is honourable, acceptable and inclusive.
The Parliamentary Committee welcomed the “positive initiatives” being taken by the Government of India and the Working Committees of the Naga National Political Groups (NNPGs) in regard to the on-going peace dialogue between the two.
The Committee also appreciated and welcomed the efforts made by the Naga political groups in taking the talks forward.
“The Parliamentary Committee, while welcoming the statements and observations made by various organisations and individuals calling for unity and early solution, appeals to all sections to refrain from making statements that may create misunderstanding and disunity, and that may stand in the way of our common and collective endeavour to achieve genuine and lasting peace,” stated a resolution of the Parliamentary Committee signed by Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio, Deputy Chief Minister Yanthungo Patton, UDA Chairman TR Zeliang and NPF Legislature Party leader Kuzholuzo Nienu.
Stating that the Parliamentary Committee is not a party to the Naga political negotiations, it reiterated its role as a facilitator, representing and reflecting the voice of the people. “This role will continue to be pursued in a serious manner,” it asserted.
We stand by the commitments of the constituent political parties as reflected in their respective manifestoes to pave way in the event of political solution being arrived at, the resolution stated.
