NSCN fumes at Shambhu
Source: The Sangai Express / Newmai News Network

Dimapur, December 14 2013 : The recent statement of Union Home Secretary North East in-charge Shambhu Singh on the Indo-Naga peace talks has irked the National Socialist Council of Nagalim, Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM).

The Naga outfit advised the Union Home Sectetary to restrain himself from commenting on the Indo-Naga 'political' talks.

In a statement made available to Newmai News Net- work today, the NSCN-IM said that it has taken a serious view of Shambhu Singh's statement that appeared in a Dimapur based newspaper where he "expressed his displeasure over the NSCN-IM's attempt to 'use his statement out of the context to serve their ulterior motive'" .

The NSCN-IM also noted that Shambhu Singh's statements were also published in a section of Imphal media with the captions "Delhi-NSCN (IM) political dialogues No immediate solution in sight: Shambhu Singh" and "In a democracy, all stakeholders need to be involved: Sham-bhu" .

"Therefore on the basis of these reports the NSCN had responded its position and at the same time questioning Mr.Shambhu Singh's unwarranted statements," the NSCN-IM stated.

According to the NSCN-IM, it has been officially understood that the competent Indian authority, to give statements on the Indo-Naga political talks, would only be the Prime Minister, Home Minister and Interlocutor.

"Is Mr.Shambhu Singh above the Government of India (GoI)?" the Naga outfit asked.

What is his idea about 'their ulterior motive'?" the NSCN-IM posed further adding "It will be a wise move on his part to restrain himself from talking on the Indo-Naga political talks" .

"Why Mr.Shambhu Singh never hesitates to point his finger to NSCN?" the Naga outfit wondered.

It then said that Shambhu should blame himself for his unwarranted statements and clarify himself for misquoting or distorting his statements.

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