Dimapur, July 1 (EMN): The Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagalim (Isak-Muivah) has stated that the ‘issue of integration of all the Naga territories is an integral part of the ongoing Indo-Naga political dialogue.’
A press release from the group on Sunday stated: “Just as there cannot be a kingdom without territory, so the Indo-Naga political talks sans integration of all the contiguous Naga areas will be a futile exercise.
“In recognition of the Nagas’ history and situation as unique by the government of India (GoI), the historic Framework Agreement of the 3rd August, 2015 was signed between the GoI and the NSCN. Both the parties agreed and recognized that integration of all the contiguous Naga areas is the legitimate right of the Naga people and it is mutually agreed that it will be pursued through earnest political democratic process.”
After 21 years of negotiation, it stated, India and the organisation was prepared to finalise the political dialogue to its ‘logical conclusion.’ “In this regard, the recent irrational and irresponsible statements on Naga territorial integration by the Nagaland state Chief Minister, Mr. Rio, are nothing but a direct challenge to the Naga national cause. Who is he to barter the legitimate rights of the Nagas in the open market for personal glory?
“Whom is he trying to please by surrendering the history and the legitimate right of the Nagas? Such a treacherous attempt to enhance personal political ambition at the expense of the Nagas’ right is a deliberate insult to the Naga people’s sentiment,” the statement read.
According to the group, ‘The greatest challenge before us today is to remain truthful, and committed to the historical decision...We will stand to the end; we will not compromise our historical rights for one’s positions, power and to please the enemies.”
