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DIMAPUR, AUGUST 3
The NSCN (IM) on Monday issued a press statement announcing the signing of the framework agreement between the group and the government of India.
“Better understanding has been arrived at and a framework agreement has been concluded basing on the unique history and position of the Nagas and recognizing the universal principle that in a democracy sovereignty lies with the people,” the statement, issued by general secretary Th Muivah, read.
It recalled that after decades of confrontation and untold sufferings, the Nagas responded to have political dialogue with the government of India in view of the acknowledgement that New Delhi will seek peaceful solution leaving aside military solution to the Naga issue.
“The attitude of the Nagas towards India changed considerably when the BJP government took realistic step in recognizing the ‘unique history and situation of the Nagas’ on July 11, 2002. It demonstrated the desire for a lasting and honorable political solution of the issue.”
It applauded Prime Minister, Modi for his leadership and statesmanship exhibited while finding a possible final political solution. “We praise the Naga people and the people of India for exercising unprecedented patience in supporting the Indo-Naga peace process. “With all faith and confidence we believe that an honorable peaceful political solution will be worked out before long. We praise and thank the Lord God almighty and in His mighty work for peace.
May God bless India, her people and the leadership. We also thanked the Naga people for their unparalleled support. We know they can do the better still in the days to come. “
“This framework agreement is a foundation from where a final solution will be hammered out,” an NSCM-IM leader informed Eastern Mirror over phone from New Delhi this evening. On the question of Naga integration, the source did not vividly disclose details but said that ‘everything is onboard’. The source then assured to make things public “when our work is complete’.
