The United Naga Council (UNC) on the observation of the 10th anniversary of the historic Indo-Naga “Framework Agreement” signed between the Government of India (GOI) and the National Socialist Council of Nagalim (NSCN) on 3rd August 2015 had once again reiterated that the flag and constitution are constituent parts of sovereignty. There is no ambiguity about it. Therefore, the Government of India should not continue to buy time through talks, rather walk the talk to ensure that all is well in the sub-continent.
The press release issued by Information & Publicity Cell of United Naga Council stated that, “Dearly observing the 10th anniversary of the historic Indo-Naga Framework Agreement signed between the two entities, the Government of India (GOI) and the National Socialist Council of Nagalim (NSCN) ceremoniously on 3 August 2025 in the presence of the Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi and host of his cabinet colleagues and key officials at the official residence of the Prime Minister in New Delhi, it. is reminded to all the stakeholders about the fundamental principles of the Framework Agreement as follows:
“The government of India recognizes the unique history and position of the Nagas”. By unique history, it means-the Nagas have the history of independence. The Nagas have neither been a part of the Union of India nor that of Burma (Myanmar), nor have been under any powers by consent or conquest. By unique position, it means-position and situation of Nagalim is political. It is a case of invasion on Nagalim by India, not law and order problem of India. It says “Both have understood each other’s respective positions and are cognizant of the universal principle that in a democracy sovereignty lies with the people”. And that, it is an acknowledged fact that the sovereignty of Nagalim lies with the Naga People. By shared sovereignty, it means-the sovereign Indian people and the sovereign Naga people will share sovereign power in those areas as defined in the competencies.
Recognizing the national identity of the Nagas and admitting that the Naga people had rejected Union of India offered to them by the Constituent Assembly of India, the Government of India proposed for an enduring inclusive and new relationship of peaceful co-existence between the two entities.
By inclusive, it means-it embraces all Nagas wherever they are including all political groups. By new relationship, it means-a new relationship based on the Framework Agreement.
By co-existence of the two entities, it means- Co-existence of the two peoples- Indian people and Naga people.
On the questions of Naga National flag and constitution, it is a common knowledge known to the Indian leaders too that flag and constitution are constituent parts of sovereignty. There is no ambiguity about it.”
“Therefore, the Government of India should not continue to buy time through talks, rather walk the talk to ensure that all is well in the sub-continent” added the press release of UNC.
