Ban decision dismays NLF
Source: The Sangai Express / Newmai News Network

Kohima, September 18 2015 : The Nagaland Legislators Forum (NLF), a body formed by 60 MLAs of the State, has expressed its dismay over the decision of the Central Government 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 isued by the Assembly Speaker said.

The NLF in its memorandum submitted to the Prime Minister on July 17, 2015 urged 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, held from 21 to 27 July 2015 and stated as "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" and which was subsequently endorsed by all the mass based civil organizations in the consultative meet with the NLF on 31st July 2015" .

The statement 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" .

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