The Naga Youth Movement (NYM) on Thursday said it would seek a response from the Governor of Nagaland on the status of its memorandum submitted to the Government of India on June 27
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DIMAPUR — The Naga Youth Movement (NYM) on Thursday said it would seek a response from the Governor of Nagaland on the status of its memorandum submitted to the Government of India on June 27, following the expiry of its three-month deadline.
The NYM, erstwhile Fed-Up Nagas, had organised a rally on June 27 for early implementation of two agreements— Framework Agreement signed between the Government of India and the NSCN (IM), and the Agreed Position signed with the Working Committee of the Naga National Political Groups (WC, NNPGs)--following which, a memorandum was issued demanding clarity, accountability, and a time-bound roadmap for its implementation.
Following expiry of the deadline on Thursday, the NYM highlighted the status of its memorandum and announced its next course of action at a press conference in Dimapur.
Idizeung Naga, NYM member, said the group would meet the Governor of Nagaland in the coming days to seek a response on the memorandum submitted to the Prime Minister through him.
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He appealed to Naga citizens to join the movement, irrespective of tribe, political affiliation or organisational association, stating that the group’s objective was to seek implementation of the two signed agreements.
He also rejected allegations that the movement was backed by or affiliated with any particular faction, saying that they were merely exercising the rights to seeking answers on the future of the Naga political issue and had no animosity towards the government, parliamentarians, politicians or Naga national workers.
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Another NYM member, Kuhoto Naga, recalled that the memorandum had made a mention of launching a civil disobedience and non-cooperation movement of the government fails to response, while maintaining that the movement was not intended to incite unrest.
On asked if they had engaged with the NSCN (IM) and NNPGs, Kuhoto said that they have met with the leadership of both groups, adding that the movement was not opposed to either.
He further said that the NYM had called for all stakeholders to be brought together for a single round-table conference, arguing that separate engagements with different groups had prolonged the issue.
Idizeung alleged that there was a division between those who genuinely wanted a solution and those who preferred the status quo, claiming that the latter benefited at the expense of Nagaland’s youth.
When asked if the movement is focused only on the Nagas of Nagaland, or intend to reach out and sensitize Nagas residing outside the state as well, Kuhoto said their position was inclusive of Nagas living across Indian states and international boundaries.
He added that the two signed agreements encompass all Nagas across territorial boundaries.
On the appointment of a new interlocutor, Ajit Lal, for Naga political talks, Kuhoto said the NYM wants a clarification from the leadership on the purpose of such an appointment, adding that they did not see a need for a new interlocutor if political negotiations had already concluded.
On its immediate course of action if no response was received from the governor of Nagaland, he said they would first seek a formal meeting with the Governor to ascertain the status of the memorandum.
Hiketo also questioned the level of transparency and accountability surrounding the meetings held on September 16 in Chümoukedima, involving the Political Affairs Committee, the NSCN (IM), and the NNPG.