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Dimapur, Sep. 11 (EMN): Following its meeting with the Centre's interlocutor, RN Ravi, in Chümoukedima on September 10, the working committee of NNPG has stated that the desire of the government of India (GoI) and the Naga people is for one solution only and the 'GoI will not wait for anyone anymore'.
The committee issued a press release on Friday stating that the interlocutor has 'affirmed that the government of India is taking forward the decision of the Naga groups taken on October 31, 2019'.
"The GoI has acknowledged the fact that Naga tribes and civil societies have spelled out their position on the Indo-Naga political issue and in reciprocal manner, it is determined to fulfil the political aspiration of the Naga people. The defining hour is approaching for announcing honourable and acceptable solution and therefore both GoI and WC felt that the unity of the Nagas at this time is critical," the statement read.
The official position, it stated, is that 'Naga issue must be settled, and the waiting period is over'.
According to the committee, the government of India is preparing necessary steps, and appreciated the committee's 'cordial engagement with neighbouring communities' as any outcome will affect 'all in the neighbourhood'.
"WC, NNPG have disclosed the status papers of the negotiations to the Naga tribes, elected representatives past and present, Naga civil societies and the church leaders. This has created positive impact as it has proven to be the only practical approach to resolve the Indo-Naga political issue. The solution is a Naga solution. It is going to be a people's solution.
"WC has conveyed to the GoI interlocutor that Intangki reserve forest is the common property of all Nagas and it shall be restored to its original pristine position. It cannot, in whatsoever manner, be disturbed post-solution. In response, the interlocutor said that Intangki belongs to the people of Nagaland and GoI have no say in the land and natural resources of the Nagas. This is one aspect of the sovereign rights of the Nagas," the statement read.
GPRN/NSCN endorses 'agreed position'
The 'regional authorities' of GPRN/NSCN held a meeting on Friday at Council Headquarters, Khehoi designated camp, and endorsed the 'explicit stand taken by the working committee of Naga National Political Groups (NNPG), according to a press release from the group.
"We fully support and endorse for an early announcement of the Indo-Naga political solution that is honourable and acceptable by the Nagas, we also agree to endorse and support to stand by the 'agreed position' signed between government of India and working committee, Naga National Political Groups," it stated.