Itanagar, Nov. 6 (PTI): The Arunachal Naga Students’ Federation (ANSF) has hailed the peace process initiated by the Centre for bringing about a lasting solution to the decades- old Naga political issue.
The ANSF in a statement on Wednesday said that the federation honours the efforts of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Naga peace talks interlocutor R N Ravi for understanding that an enduring peaceful agreement can be arrived at through negotiation.
"We also appreciate the leaders of NSCN-IM for negotiating with the Centre for more than two decades on behalf of the Nagas to bring an undying solution for the Nagas," it said.
The NSCN (IM) and the Centre had signed a ceasefire in 1997 and the negotiations between the two sides for a solution to the long-standing problem began in 2015 when a Framework Agreement was signed by them.
"Our people strive for lasting peace that will transform into smile, joy and heavenly environment for each and everyone through the peace accord between the Centre and NSCN-IM," the ANSF said.
Stating that misgivings had arisen due to certain posts circulated in the social media, the ABSF said "We appeal to our people to be very vigilant about those who try to misinterpret and misinform about the Naga issue".
It appealed to gaon burahs (village elders), student organisations, NGOs, legislators and political parties from the districts to raise their voice for a permanent and peaceful solution.
Indigenous people of NE urges GoI to honour peace process
Dimapur, Nov. 6 (EMN): The Indigenous People of Northeast India have appreciated the government of India on the recently concluded Indo-Naga peace talks describing it as a "historic breakthrough". This was communicated during the Northeast Consultation on the Rights of the Indigenous Peoples held on November 5 and the 6th at Guwahati in Assam, a press statement informed on Wednesday.
They have also urged the GoI “to honour the peace process and agreement made and come to a peaceful understanding at the earliest.”
"Every indigenous group has their own unique history and struggle, whose voices need to be heard and respectfully addressed, including the ongoing peace process with other indigenous groups of Northeast. The Indigenous People of the Northeast India should continue to exist in a peaceful harmonious manner in which we have co-existed throughout our history," read the statement.
