Working committee of 6 NNPGs inks 'agreement' with Gol
Source: The Sangai Express / Newmai News Network
Dimapur, November 19 2017:
Leaders of the Working Committee of the six Naga National Political Groups (NNPGs) returned to Dimapur today from New Delhi after signing "an agreement" .
Two days ago, a Dimapur based Nagaland Post had reported that the Working Committee of six NNPGs had signed an "agreement" .
However, the signing of the paper was not the final solution.
Both the Working Committee of the six NNPGs and the Government of India will negotiate based on the "agreement" which was inked on November 17, sources said.
The 6 NNPGs are GPRN/NSCN, FGN, NNC (Parent Body), NPGN/NNC (NA), NSCN (R) and the NNC/GDRN (NA) .
Meanwhile, according to the sources, 13 members of Working Committee of the six NNPGs were warmly received by a large number of people at Dimapur Airport this afternoon as they returned from the national capital.
Meanwhile, former Chief Minister of Nagaland and Lok Sabha MP, Neiphiu Rio has termed the signing of the "agreement" between the Government of India and the Working Committee comprising of six NNPGs on November 17 New Delhi as a "welcome step in the right direction" .
"On behalf of the Nagas, extend my sincerest gratitude to the Government of India led by Narendra Modi, Prime Minister for once again recognising the political and historical rights of the Nagas to self-determine their future in consonance with their distinct identity," Neiphiu Rio said.
He added that this is a significant step in the search for honourable resolution of the Indo-Naga political imbroglio.
"I appeal to all the negotiating parties, specially the Government of India to expedite the political dialogue and bring about a solution that is honourable, democratic and upholds the political rights of the people," Rio added.
Neiphiu Rio also expressed happiness on the adoption of a 5-point resolution by the Parliamentary Working Committee on November 17 in Kohima with regard to the Naga political issue.
"Although I was unable to attend the meeting due to inclement weather which prevented me from landing at Kohima on the said day, I wholeheartedly endorse the resolutions," Rio expressed.
The Nagas have been a strife-torn people for the last more than 60 years and now is the time for peace to reign in the land, and in our hearts, he added.
Rio then stated that, "as the Nagas stand at a crucial juncture in our history - at the crossroads between lasting peace cou- pled with progressive development; and the path to chaos and self-destruction -1 pray that wisdom prevails and that the Nagas choose the former.
It is imperative to have an inclusive solution so that no one is left behind and therefore, I appeal to the Government of India and the NSCN (K) to pursue restoration of ceasefire and also take measures through negotiations that will ensure an honourable settlement.
Government of India may further pursue the matter with the Government of Myanmar as the organisation represents the Naga people who belong and reside in both India and Myanmar" .
Rio also made a clarion call to all the elected members of Nagaland, as well as all political parties in the State, all NGOs and the general public cutting across political inclinations to come forward and support the demand for an early and inclusive settlement of the Naga political issue.
"I especially appeal to Dr.Shiirhozelie's group to take the path of unity and reconciliation in the greater interest of our society.
As we have been appealing to all sections to unite for a lasting political solution, it is imperative that overgrounds too unite and reconcile if we are indeed committed to serve our people," Rio added.
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