NSCN-K questions future ceasefire extension, citing delays in Naga peace talks and warning against unilateral political settlement efforts
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DIMAPUR — NSCN-K (Khango-Vusshe) has warned that prolonged delays in resolving the Naga political issue and attempts to curtail the functioning of Naga political groups could force it to reconsider extending future ceasefire arrangements with the government of India.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, the organisation alleged that various individuals, groups and organisations were interpreting the ceasefire agreement and its mechanisms to suit their own interests with the intention of suppressing Naga political groups.
It also claimed that delays in resolving the Naga issue had weakened the authority and functioning of Naga political groups in implementing the bilateral ceasefire agreement with the government of India.
Stating that it would not allow the ceasefire agreement and its internal arrangements to be used as a tool to "shackle" its members or restrict its functioning as a political organisation, the NSCN-K said if the ceasefire arrangement no longer served its purpose or if the survival of the NSCN was threatened, the organisation would be compelled to examine the advantages and disadvantages of extending the next ceasefire agreement.
It also alleged that some individuals and organisations were using the pretext of facilitating an early solution for their own benefit while deliberately marginalising the Naga issue. It warned that any individual or organisation attempting to trivialise the Naga issue would be regarded as a traitor to the Naga cause.
The NSCN-K said any attempt by individuals, groups, organisations or the government of India to “hijack the legitimacy of the Naga political rights” or impose a solution without consultation would be met with strong opposition.
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The organisation said it had made a significant sacrifice by relinquishing "the sovereignty and the physical integration pro-term" in response to the desire among Nagas for an early, inclusive and honourable solution. However, it maintained that it would not accept just any settlement offered by the government of India.
It also accused the Centre of failing to advance discussions on the Naga political issue and reiterated its opposition to any attempt to impose a settlement without consultation with all stakeholders.
According to the statement, the government of India had acknowledged the political nature of the Naga issue, leading Naga political groups to enter into ceasefire agreements and move away from armed confrontation in favour of political dialogue.
The NSCN-K referred to the Framework Agreement signed with the NSCN (IM) on August 3, 2015, and the Agreed Position signed with the Working Committee of the NNPGs on November 17, 2017, stating that expectations of an early resolution had faded as implementation of the agreements was “tactically delayed” by the Centre.
The organisation said a proposal for a "Common Draft" incorporating the Framework Agreement, Agreed Position and competencies to be submitted by non-signatories was later put forward by the government of India through its representative.
It stated that, following assurances from AK Mishra, then North East Political Advisor in the Ministry of Home Affairs, that the NSCN's demands would be incorporated into the proposed final Common Draft, the organisation submitted a "Charter of Convergence" to the Government of India interlocutor in Dimapur on September 11, 2025.
According to the statement, assurances were also given that the government of India and the NSCN would deliberate on the proposal through further negotiations. However, no initiative had been taken by the government of India representative since then.
Further, the NSCN-K said it viewed the government of India's stated goal of ending insurgency in the North East by 2029 with ambivalence and maintained that the Naga political issue should not be conflated with those of other insurgent groups in the region. It argued that lasting peace in the North East could only be achieved by prioritising the Naga political issue and implementing an inclusive solution at the earliest, while simultaneously pursuing peace processes with other groups.
It also urged the government of India to address the Naga issue responsibly, stating that the Nagas should not be subjected to another military conflict or armed confrontation that could destabilise peace in the region.