GOVERNMENT OF THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF NAGALIM
Ministry of Information and Publicity
PRESS STATEMENT
Hebron, 23rd January, 2018
This statement is given in national interest to inform the Naga people in general on the issue of election in Nagaland. We are committed for an early negotiated political settlement that is honorable to both India and the Nagas. 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 not 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.
W, therefore, reiterate our position for an early political solution that will usher in peace in the whole sub-continent 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. Therefore, 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 a lasting political solution.
Kuknalim!