NSCN (IM) announces 'total closure' on Aug 3
Source: Chronicle News Service

Imphal, August 01 2021: In protest against Government of India (Gol)'s silence on FA, NSCN (IM) on Sunday announced "a total closure of shops and business establishments in Nagalim till noon on August 3" .

In a press release, NSCN stated that the historic Framework Agreement (FA) which was signed on August 3, 2015 between the GoI and the National Socialist Council of Nagalim (NSCN) is yet to see the light of fulfilment as committed by the GoI, adding, "Six years down the line, there is no positive response yet from the GoI.

The Nagas cannot be taken for a ride in this manner" .

It said, "While Naga people appreciate the government of India for recognizing the historical and political rights of the Nagas by signing the FA, the matter should not end there.

What had been committed should be taken to a logical conclusion.

The NSCN/GPRN attached high political value to FA as a fulfilment of Naga people's historical and political rights" .

NSCN then said, "As a mark of our protest against the GoI for keeping silent on FA even after 6 years, there will be a total closure of shops and business establishments in Nagalim till 12 noon of the 3rd August, 2021".The Naga armed group also appealed to the Naga people, public and business groups to show solidarity to the Framework Agreement and cooperate for the success of the shutdown while asking its (NSCN) regional authorities and civil society organisations to cooperate.

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