GUWAHATI: More than 27 years and several hundred rounds of negotiation later, the National Socialist Council of Nagalim (NSCN) has demanded a third party intervention to “resolve the betrayal” by the Centre failing which it has threatened to resume the “violent armed resistance against India for defending the Nagalim unique history and her sovereign existence.”
ALSO READ: Two Arrested In Interstate Car Theft Racket Bust In Guwahati
In a statement , NSCN general secretary and chief political negotiator Th. Muivah alleged that India has gone back on the spirit and letter of the Framework Agreement of August 3, 2015.
“In order to conclude and realize an honorable political agreement, we rule out peaceful means against the ignominious betrayal of the letter and spirit of the Framework Agreement of August 3, 2015 by the Gol. However, in the first place we propose a third-party intervention to resolve the betrayal of the letter and spirit of the Framework Agreement of August 3, 2015, but if such a political initiative is rejected by the Gol, the NSCN shall resume the violent armed resistance against India for defending the Nagalim unique history and her sovereign existence,” said the statement issued on Thursday, November 7.
It said that the violent confrontation between the India and Nagalim shall be purely on account of the deliberate betrayal and breach of commitment by India and its leadership to respect and honor the letter and spirit of the Framework Agreement and, therefore, “India and its leadership shall be held responsible for the catastrophic and adverse situation that will arise out of the violent armed conflict between India and Nagalim”.
It said India must respect and honour the letter and spirit of the Framework Agreement, whereby, amongst others, the Nagalim sovereign national flag and Nagalim sovereign national constitution are officially recognised and acknowledged in the political agreement.
The NSCN leader expressed disappointment over India's reluctance to honour the agreements made in good faith, despite efforts from the Naga side to maintain peace and stability.
“My dear Naga people, stand firm wherever you are and be resolute for Nagalim unique history and her sovereign existence. Waver not for the sacred commitment to our Lord God Almighty to uphold and protect, "Nagalim unique history", "Nagalim sovereignty and freedom", "Nagalim sovereign territory", "Nagalim sovereign national flag" and "Nagalim sovereign national constitution", the statement read.
“In the leadership given to me for these past more than six decades by Jehovah, my Lord God Almighty, I have not betrayed the freedom and sovereignty given to me and Nagalim. I have honored my Lord God Almighty for `I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.’. I thank and praise Jehovah who has been faithful to me in all my trials and struggles. I thank Him for He understood me and preserved me and Nagalim for these past many decades,’ Muivah said.
