Dimapur, Jan. 23 (EMN): The NSCN (IM) has made it clear that the ‘imposition’ of elections in Nagaland was “not acceptable to the Naga people who are for an early negotiated political settlement”. The group issued a statement on Tue. to the local newspapers.
“The Nagas have sincerely come very close for political solution appreciating the steps taken by the GoI in seeking political solution and leaving aside military solution. Subsequently, after nearly 5 years of political negotiation in 2002 the GoI officially recognized the unique history and situation of the Nagas and on August 3, 2015 the Framework Agreement was signed between the NSCN and the GoI in the presence of the PM of India.
“We, therefore, sincerely appreciate the stand and wish of the Naga people for an early political solution and no election. However, the decision taken by the GoI/Election Commission of India to hold election is bound to undermine the progress of the ongoing talks between the NSCN and the GoI and become a serious obstacle towards finding an early political solution. We, therefore, reiterate our position for an early political solution that will usher in peace in the whole subcontinent and the GoI must exercise political will to take steps accordingly. Imposition of such election is not acceptable to the Naga people who are for an early negotiated political settlement,” the statement read.
It stated that ‘those who advocate for the imposed election does not stand for the interest of the Naga people. We are seriously critical with such people or group as they do not contribute towards finding lasting political solution’.
