All Naga Students’ Association Manipur (ANSAM) in a press release stated that “28 years of political talks demands a logical conclusion with due recognition of Naga Flag, Naga Constitution and Naga Integration as an “Inalienable Rights“. Any agreement without ensuring these will not address the political aspirations of the Nagas as a people. The Naga people are eagerly waiting for the wholesome and inclusive political solution for all the Nagas living in contiguous Naga areas.”
The press release stated “the Naga People wholeheartedly welcome and endorse the 3rd August 2015, “Framework Agreement” between the Government of India and the National Socialist Council of Nagalim, signed ceremoniously in the presence of Narendra Modi, Hon’ble Prime Minister of India and accompanied by key leaders of the Government of India at the official residence of the Prime Minister, New Delhi, before the worldwide audience. It gave the Nagas high hopes for an early and logical settlement of the Indo-Naga issue. Yet, 10 (ten) years have well passed without any tangible solution to the protracted Indo-Naga political issue, posing serious questions and concerns in the minds of the public.
“We place on record our appreciation to all the former Hon’ble Prime Ministers of India who have made sincere efforts towards resolving the Indo-Naga Political Issue. The unprecedented recognition of the “unique history and situation of the Nagas” by the then Government of India under the leadership of the then Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, Atal Bihari Vajpayee, in the year 2002 demonstrated the seriousness and genuine concern for the settlement of the protracted violent conflicts in the Indian Sub-continent. This official recognition by the Gol “Nagas have the history of independence that Nagas have neither been part of the Union of India nor that of Myanmar (Burma), nor any other powers either by consent or by conquest, and the situation and position of Nagalim is political, not a law and order problem” stands as a landmark in the Indo-Naga peace process. Ever since, the Naga people have been steadfastly committed to the Indo-Naga peace process, reposing their faith in the successive leaders at the helm of the government of India to resolve the issue amicably.
“Today, the Association expresses our deepest concern over the continued delay tactics and misplaced behavior of the Government of India in resolving the protracted Indo-Naga political issue and questions the commitment and sincerity of the Indian leadership. The Association earnestly calls upon the Gol to expedite the peace talk by restoring the process to the track to hammer out a logical conclusion in the true spirit of the “Framework Agreement”.
ANSAM would like to strongly reemphasize that it was the realization of the “political nature” of the Naga issue on the part of India that paved the way for negotiation. The 28 years of political talks demands a logical conclusion with due recognition of “NAGA FLAG, CONSTITUTION, AND INTEGRATION” as our “INALIENABLE RIGHTS.” Any agreement without ensuring these will not address the political aspirations of the Nagas as a people. The Naga people are eagerly waiting for the wholesome and inclusive political solution for all the Nagas living in contiguous Naga areas. The Association also calls upon all the Naga populace to remain vigilant, united, and steadfast in commitment towards the journey of Nagas struggles to secure our rightful place by realizing the historical and political rights of the Nagas.
Kuknalim!
