As the Indo-Naga political discourse reaches a defining
crossroads, the NSCN (K), issues this sincere and measured statement to clarify
our stance and reaffirm our unwavering commitment to the enduring aspirations
of the Naga people and presenting a pragmatic, inclusive, and actionable
roadmap toward a just and final solution to one of South Asia’s most enduring
and unresolved political struggles.
For more than seven decades, the Indo-Naga political issue
has remained unresolved—not for lack of dialogue, but due to the absence of a
decisive, inclusive, and conclusive political solution. Countless negotiations,
ceasefires, and interim arrangements have passed, yet the core of the Naga
political question remains unaddressed. It is time to move beyond protracted
talks. It is time to deliver closure, clarity, and a just peace to the Naga
people—one rooted in dignity, not delay.
The historical and political identity of the Naga people is
indisputable and well documented. Long before the concept of modern
nation-states emerged in South Asia, the Nagas existed as free, self-governing
communities—bound by customary laws, indigenous democratic institutions, and
distinct socio-political systems. Even during British colonial rule, the Naga
Hills were administered under special provisions, explicitly recognising the
Nagas as a distinct people, governed separately from the rest of British India.
With the end of British rule in 1947, the Naga people made
it unequivocally clear that they sought to determine their own political
future. However, the Indian state, in its early nation-building phase,
integrated the Naga territories without free, prior, and informed
consent—igniting a resistance that became the longest-standing political
movement in South Asia. This is not a narrative of rebellion—it is a narrative
of rightful assertion. The Indo-Naga political issue, therefore, is not a
law-and-order problem, nor merely a regional grievance—it is a legitimate
political question that demands an honourable and enduring solution.
Over time, three major agreements have defined the Indo-Naga
political discourse:
1.The
16-Point Agreement (1960) – led to the formation of Nagaland state but failed
to address the core political aspirations.
2.The
Framework Agreement (2015) – recognized the unique history, identity and
sharing of sovereign power but remained limited to NSCN (IM) and stalled in
interpretation.
3.The
Agreed Position (2017)—initially conceived as a pragmatic approach through the
NNPGs— now faces significant setbacks due to internal fragmentation, a
leadership vacuum and growing ambiguity.
Despite years of negotiation and ceasefires, the absence of
a composite, inclusive, and practically implementable accord has left the Naga
public in confusion and fatigue. The Framework Agreement and the Agreed
Position stand as isolated silos, neither converging nor concluding.
It is in this vacuum that the Naga National Political
Alliance (NNPA) steps forward—not to undermine previous agreements, but to
bridge them. We do not seek to reinvent the wheel—we seek to align it.
The NNPA’s vision is grounded in realism, political
maturity, and the lived aspirations of the Naga people. We believe a Common
Naga Accord, built upon the convergence of the Framework Agreement and the
Agreed Position, is not only possible—it is necessary.
We propose a practical charter that includes:
1. Recognition of the Naga flag and YEHZABO (Naga
constitution) as an inherent expression of our identity.
2. Full respect for traditional institutions, customary law, and
indigenous governance as integral parts of the Naga political structure.
3. Mechanisms for shared sovereignty and a peaceful coexistence with the
Indian state, with clear guarantees on cultural, economic, and political
safeguards.
4. Respect for ancestral lands and a halt to unilateral moves such as the
revocation of the Free Movement Regime and Indo-Myanmar boundary demarcation,
which were carried out without Naga consultation.
The time has come for the Naga people to rise above
factionalism, personal ambitions, and bureaucratic fatigue. This is not the
time to compete for credit. This is the time to unite for our common future.
We appeal to:
1. All Naga political groups to abandon zero-sum politics
and contribute to convergence.
2. Civil society, Tribal Hohos, student bodies, church leaders, and
intellectuals to become active stakeholders in shaping and owning the final
accord.
3. The Government of India to recognize that delayed resolution is
not peace—it is paralysis.
The people are watching. The younger generation is waiting.
The Naga National Political Alliance (NNPA) firmly believes
that the long-anticipated solution to the Indo-Naga issue must not emerge as a
fragmented or symbolic compromise. It must be a dignified, inclusive, and
constitutionally binding political solution—one that reflects the depth of our
struggle, the richness of our history, and the unwavering spirit of our people.
The Naga people have endured decades of negotiations,
ceasefires, and political promises. They deserve more than diplomatic
ceremonies and rhetorical assurances. They deserve resolution. They deserve
closure.
We call upon the Government of India to take decisive action
and expedite the Common Naga Accord—by convening all stakeholders under a
unified and sincere framework of dialogue. We urge Delhi to view the NNPA not
as a competing entity, but as a necessary bridge—a reconciliatory force capable
of stitching together the threads of the Framework Agreement and the Agreed
Position into a single, durable accord.
This is not merely a political appeal—it is a solemn
invocation for political maturity, moral responsibility, and historical
fulfillment. A rare and defining moment stands before us—to transform a
century-old resistance into a rightful reconciliation that honors both
sacrifice and sovereignty.
Let this be the final chapter in our struggle for
recognition— and the first chapter in our renaissance as a dignified and united
people.
Let this mark the dawn of a new era— of peace rooted in
justice, of identity embraced with pride, and of a future built upon the
foundations of unity, resilience, and self-respect.
