NLF upset over Centre's decision to ban NSCN (K)
Source: Hueiyen News Service / NNN

Kohima, September 18 2015 : The Nagaland Legislators Forum (NLF), a body formed by 60 MLAs of the State, has expressed its dismay at the Central Government decision to ban the NSCN (K) for a period of five years.

"The action by the Central Government is against the wishes and desire of the people as we have all been requesting Government of India and NSCN (K) to resume their ceasefire so as to let peace reign in our land," a statement issued by the Assembly Speaker said.

The NLF in its memorandum submitted to the Prime Minister on July 17, 2015 has urged upon the Government of India to resume ceasefire with NSCN (K).

"This was further reiterated in our resolution point no 2 passed in the recently held Ninth Session of the Twelfth Nagaland Legislative Assembly from 21 to July 27, 2015 to "urge upon the Government of India and the NSCN (K) to resume the ceasefire agreement to create a more peaceful and congenial atmosphere for the smooth progress of the Naga Political dialogue" which was subsequently endorsed by all the mass based civil organizations in the consultative meet with the NLF on July 31, 2015" .

The statement then said that it is obvious now that the ban would create more rift and mistrust between Government of India and NSCN (K) and will vitiate the peaceful atmosphere in the State.

"In this regard, we urge upon the Government of India to reconsider the ban and resume the ceasefire in the interest of the people of the state," it said.

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