Our Correspondent
Kohima, Dec. 20 (EMN): MLA Y Vikheho Swu said during the 10th session of the 13th Nagaland Legislative Assembly (NLA) on Monday that revocation of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) from all Naga areas and removing it from Indian law would give a much-needed boost to the peace talks, paving the way for the final settlement.
He added that the peace process should be a time to build trust, to reconcile not only among Nagas but also between the Indians and the Nagas.
“The Naga political groups have been in political negotiations with the government of India since the ceasefire of 1997. The final settlement is yet to be reached even after 24 years of Peace talks,” he said.
‘One reason (for delay in solution) may be that the talks are being held under an umbrella of distrust and oppression with Acts such as AFSPA and disturbed area tag hanging over our heads like the sword of Damocles in Greek mythology,’ he said.
He also highlighted the background of the Act and presented its ramifications on the Nagas.