Ceasefire extended with two Naga groups for another year

DIMAPUR — The government of India has extended ceasefire agreements with two Naga armed groups—the GPRN/NSCN (Unification) and NSCN/K-Khango—for another year.

According to separate communications issued on Friday, the ceasefire with the GPRN/NSCN (Unification) has been extended from April 28, 2026, to April 27, 2027, following a meeting held in New Delhi between representatives of the group and officials of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).

The meeting was attended by MHA Joint Secretary Niraj Kumar Bansod, while the GPRN/NSCN (U) delegation was led by Lhokuto Chishi.

Meanwhile, the Centre also signed a separate agreement extending the ceasefire with NSCN/K-Khango from April 18, 2026, to April 17, 2027.

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The agreement reiterated that the truce would remain subject to mutually agreed ceasefire ground rules, which may be reviewed periodically.

While confirming the extension, the GPRN/NSCN (U) cautioned that continuation of the ceasefire over the years should not be construed as a substantive achievement in securing lasting peace, reiterating that the ultimate objective remains a permanent and honourable resolution to the Indo-Naga political issue.

The group also expressed concern over what it described as undue delay in the formal conclusion and implementation of the Agreed Position, stating that the agreement was reached after prolonged negotiations reflecting the aspirations of the Naga people.

It urged the government of India to expedite the process of formalisation and implementation of the agreement, warning that further delay could erode confidence and trust in the Centre’s commitments.