Naga groups endorse Assembly views for lifting AFSPA, unifying Naga-inhabited areas

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“Representatives of all the civil society groups have unanimously endorsed the five-point resolution passed by the state assembly on July 27. This is a clear indication that Naga people by and large want peace and an early solution to the Naga political issue,” chief minister Zeliang said in Kohima.

Zeliang described as “good sign” the civil society and tribal bodies’ endorsement of the Nagaland Assembly resolution and said it was a “good message” to the Naga people as a whole and also to the government of India.

“The government of India wants to bring out a formula for a solution (to the NSCN issue) but they are apprehensive that Naga people may turn it down, resulting in a further deadlock including abrogation of ceasefire, thus letting in the armed forces,” Zeliang was quoted as having said. Keeping this in mind, Zeliang also suggested holding a series of consultations with people outside Nagaland too.

Other civil society groups that took part in Friday’s consultation were Eastern Naga People’s Organization, Eastern Naga Women Organization, Angami Public Organization, Ao Senden, Chakhesang Public Organization, Chang Khulei Setshang, Khiamniungan Hoho, Konyak Union, Kyong Hoho, Phom People’s Council, Pochury Hoho, Rengma Hoho, Sangtam Likhum Pumji, Sumi Hoho, Yimchunger Tribal Council, Zeliangrong Baudi, Eastern Naga Students’ Federation and the Forum for Naga Reconciliation.