ANSAM states stand on peace process, FMR
Source: Chronicle News Service

Senapati, May 20 2025: All Naga Students' Association, Manipur (ANSAM), has reaffirmed its steadfast support for the Indo-Na-ga peace process and reiterated its demand for the unconditional release of all Naga political prisoners.

This resolution was adopted during the Association's second Presidential Council Meeting, held at the Konsakhul village community hall with Liangmai Naga Katimai Ruangdi, Manipur (LNKR-M) as the hosts.

In a press release signed by ANSAM president Th Angteshang Maring and general secretary Isaac Charenamei, the Association reaffirmed its full commitment to the peace process and called for its logical and honourable conclusion in accordance with the Framework Agreement signed on August 3, 2015.The statement emphasised that the Naga national flag and constitution must be recognised as integral elements of the settlement, reflecting the identity and legitimate aspirations of the Naga people.

ANSAM believes these elements are essential to ushering in enduring peace and progress in the north-eastern region.

The Council also expressed solidarity with all Naga political prisoners detained across India and Myanmar for their involvement in the struggle for the Naga cause.

It called for their immediate and unconditional release as a critical confidence-building measure to advance the peace process.

ANSAM urged the Government of India to abandon what it described as a "double standard" approach and instead adopt a fair, consistent, and principled stance guided by political will and statesmanship, to resolve one of Southeast Asia's longest-standing political issues.

In addition, the Council strongly condemned the Government of India's unilateral decision to abrogate the Free Movement Regime (FMR) and to impose border fencing across Naga ancestral territories.

The Association expressed serious concern that such measures are fragmenting the social, economic, and cultural fabric of communities with deep-rooted cross-border ties.

It unanimously resolved to pursue democratic course of actions to express its opposition and called for an immediate halt to the fencing activities, along with the restoration of the FMR.

The Presidential Council Meeting also reviewed a series of incidents involving reported encroachments and provocations in Naga areas.

In particular, it condemned the violent attack that took place on April 5, 2025, in which the chief, chairman, pastor, and several residents of Konsakhul village were allegedly assaulted by individuals from L Phaijang, Munlai, and Haraothel villages, as well as Kuki militants reportedly disguised as civilians.

The Association condemned the attack, which involved hundreds of assailants, and criticised the ongoing neglect of such sensitive issues.

ANSAM cautioned that the Naga people's patience and silence should not be mistaken for weakness.

The Association affirmed its resolve to protect its people and territory, and made it clear that it would not remain a passive observer.

The Association warned all relevant authorities that any further bifurcation or alienation of Naga ancestral land would not be tolerated under any circumstances.

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