Imphal, January 22: Senior leader of he Naga Hoho said today that they welcome the Prime Minister's assurance to the visiting political leaders of Manipur that the ongoing peace talk in the state will not affect the territorial integrity of Manipur.

Senior Naga Hoho said the Prime Minister's assurance to the delegates of all political parties or Manipur clearly indicate that the boundary of Manipur will not be affected.

Naga Hoho leader said India recognizes the history of Nagas that Nagas once upon a time live in compact and contiguous areas within their own territory but they we're divided into different administrative unit without consulting the Nagas.

The Chief Minister of Manipur Okram Ibobi Singh, who led the all party delegation, told newsmen yesterday regarding the Prime Minister's assurance on the territorial integrity of Manipur while discussing a solution to the Naga issue with the NSCN(I-M) lop leaders.

"We welcome the Centre's peace talks with Naga leaders but the parleys should not be at the cost of territorial integrity of Manipur.

The state will not give a single inch of land as part of the Centre's (possible) agreement with the Nagas," he said.

Singh said the delegation told the Prime Minister that Naga leaders in the name of peace were trying to "invade our land" and Manipur wanted a constitutional amendment for the maintenance of territorial integrity of the state.