Dimapur, Sep. 24 (EMN): The Nagaland Tribes Council (NTC) has attributed the reported decision of New Delhi to “invite the working committee” representing 6 Naga national political groups (NNPGs) “to political negotiation on equal footing” to ‘God Jehovah, the God of Nagas’ who – according to the organisation – had ‘prepared the mind of government of India’ to invite the representatives.
According to reports in a local newspapers, government of India’s interlocutor, RN Ravi has invited the ‘working committee’ to join the negotiation. An NTC press release on Sunday stated that the invitation has come at the right time.
“The NTC expresses its gratitude to Narendra Modi, the Prime Minister of India who has acknowledged the indispensability of the rest of NNPGs outside the ongoing dialogue and has become pivotal in giving rational treatment to every stake-holder.
The NTC appreciates and thanks RN Ravi, the interlocutor who has tirelessly and determinedly worked to bring everybody to the path of peace.
“The NTC finds that the interlocutor is dependable as he remains firm and true to what he talks. The NTC thanks all those people who have been praying incessantly and sincerely worked for the desired process. The NTC now appeals to all concern to take up the matter with all seriousness and be a part of the process for an honourable solution.”
It hoped that “the new approach will reward both the negotiating parties to a win-win situation that will harvest an inclusive and lasting solution.”
