Peace in Nagaland: Government signs pact with NSCN-IM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was directly supervising the historic peace accord signed between the Centre and Nagaland insurgent group Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM). I have travelled to Nagaland on many occasions.

Within this framework agreement, details and execution plan will be released shortly.

Terming the six-decade-old Naga problem as a contribution of the colonial rule, he said, “it is one of the tragedies of Independent India that we have lived with this legacy”.

He praised NSCN(IM) leaders Muivah and Isak Swu for showing “wisdom and courage” and for making this effort resulting in the historical agreement.

Prime Minister spoke of his vision for the transformation of the Northeast region.

Prime Minister M Narendra Modi. “Nagas will forever remember you for your statesmanship”.

“I have the deepest admiration for the great Naga people for their extraordinary support to the peace efforts”, he said.

The rebel group, which has been fighting for a sovereign Naga homeland for decades and has finally given up on that, said that after decades of confrontation and untold sufferings, the Nagas responded to have political dialogue with the government of India in view of the acknowledgement that the government will seek peaceful solution leaving aside military solution to Naga issue.

The Government interlocutor also held frequent consultations with broad spectrum of Naga leaders, including those from the traditional tribal bodies, civil society, youth and students’ bodies, women’s groups, elected representatives and other stakeholders.

Shri Th. Muivah, General Secretary, NSCN, narrated the history of Nagas’ struggle and thanked the Hon’ble Prime Minister for his vision and resolve, which made it possible for the Government of India and the NSCN to reach an honourable settlement.

Modi said Naga courage and commitment were legendary and they represent the highest levels of humanism.