NSCN (IM) criticises GOI for signing ceasefire agreements with surrogate factions

Dimapur, Sep. 12 (EMN): NSCN (IM) has questioned the commitment and sincerity of the government of India (GOI) on the Naga political issue against the backdrop of repeatedly signing ceasefire agreements with “surrogate factions”.

A statement issued by MIP, NSCN (IM) on Sunday slammed GOI for displaying the Naga political issue in a “deceitful’ manner.

“The Government of India may even stoop low to twist its words but one can never twist history to dilute the God’s given Naga political issue. This deceptive manner of handling the Naga issue leaves us with no option but to ask one serious question before the Government of India.

“Will the Government of India enter into agreements with other people also on Naga political issue in the name of stakeholders? But this will in no way show the sincerity of the Government of India. This will simply be a breach of trust and making a mockery of the Naga issue. What is of critically important at this stage is for the Government of India to reaffirm its position and commitment on the Framework Agreement,” read the statement.

It further stated that the GOI and NSCN (IM) had come a long way negotiating for the Naga solution that is honourable and acceptable to both the parties.

“No matter how complex, there is no running away. Both the parties must go deep into the crux of the problem with mutual respect and commitment. It would be a wrong step for the Government of India to complicate the Naga issue by taking pleasure in going for many agreements under false pretext which bears no political meaning towards the Naga solution. No amount of agreements will bring solution if it is not issue-based. Importantly, talking for solution is meaningless and wastage of time if it is not with the mandated organization that holds the trump card.

“NSCN is of the firm conviction that both the parties have much to gain from the Framework Agreement. We shall therefore, take the stand to stick to it in any eventuality,” it read.