He said these agreements had generated widespread hope for a lasting political settlement in Nagaland, hopes that remain unfulfilled
KRC TIMES NE Desk
KOHIMA : Nagaland Lok Sabha MP Supongmeren Jamir on Wednesday urged the Centre to move decisively towards an early and honourable resolution of the decades-old Naga political issue, reminding the Government of India of the commitments it has made to the Naga people through past agreements.
Raising the issue in Parliament under Rule 377, Jamir referred to the 2015 Framework Agreement signed with the National Socialist Council of Nagalim (Isak-Muivah) and the 2017 Agreed Position with seven Naga National Political Groups (NNPGs). He said these agreements had generated widespread hope for a lasting political settlement in Nagaland, hopes that remain unfulfilled.
The MP recalled the 2018 slogan raised by civil society organisations – “No Solution, No Election” – and noted that the BJP leadership had assured that the subsequent Assembly polls would be an “Election for Solution”. However, he said, despite those assurances, a final settlement has yet to be reached.
Jamir also referred to the statement made on October 31, 2019, by then Governor and interlocutor R.N. Ravi, declaring that the Naga peace talks had been concluded. He said the peace process lost momentum after the interlocutor was replaced, leaving negotiations in a state of uncertainty.
Highlighting the seriousness and unity demonstrated by the state, Jamir said Nagaland had even formed an opposition-less government to create a conducive atmosphere for a political solution. Despite this, and despite the signing of formal agreements, he noted that new factions have continued to emerge within the Naga political movement, reflecting growing frustration among the people.
Calling on the Prime Minister and the Union Home Minister to intervene, Jamir said the Naga people were united in their demand for a resolution. “The Naga people are united in one voice – we want a solution. The time has come for the Government of India to translate its commitments and agreements into a final political settlement without further delay,” he said.
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