NSCN (IM) accuses India of double standards, alleging stalled Naga agreement and proxy warfare could jeopardise future peace talks
DIMAPUR — The NSCN (IM) has accused the government of India of “institutional hypocrisy,” alleging that New Delhi promotes peace and dialogue on international platforms while suppressing the Naga political movement and supporting proxy forces in the Manipur conflict.
In a statement issued on Monday, the NSCN (IM) cited India’s position at the recently concluded 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, including its endorsement of the New Delhi Declaration 2026.
It stated that the declaration commits member countries to democratic global governance, sovereign equality, inclusive representation, and the peaceful resolution of conflicts through dialogue and diplomacy.
However, the group alleged that India’s international commitments stand in contrast to its handling of the Naga political issue and the conflict in Manipur.
The NSCN (IM) reiterated that the Framework Agreement, signed on August 3, 2015, recognised the “unique history, sovereign rights and legitimate political identity” of the Naga people.
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Eleven years after the agreement was signed, it alleged that the government of India had deliberately frozen its implementation and had opted for a military approach instead of pursuing sincere and meaningful dialogue.
It accused New Delhi of preaching peaceful conflict resolution globally while suppressing what it described as the legitimate political rights of the Nagas.
The NSCN (IM) further alleged that the government and security establishment were using Kuki armed groups as “proxy forces” against Naga communities in Manipur.
It accused New Delhi of arming and providing logistical support to the Kuki National Army (KNA), and of collaborating with the KNA (B) across the Myanmar border to destabilise the region.
The group alleged that such actions were fuelling ethnic conflict and aimed at weakening Naga political resistance.
The NSCN (IM) maintained that Naga people had shown “immense patience” at the negotiating table since 1997.
It warned that continued military pressure and alleged proxy warfare could push the Naga leadership into a position where returning to negotiations would become difficult.
“Peaceful dialogue requires two honest parties,” the group stated, calling on the government of India to choose between what it termed deceptive global rhetoric and genuine political peace.
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