Conclude peace talks with whatever has been agreed: NGBF to RN Ravi

July 29, 2020 116 Views No Comment

DIMAPUR, JUL 28 (NPN): Nagaland GB Federation (NGBF) on Tuesday called on Nagaland Governor and interlocutor for Naga talks, R.N. Ravi.

The NGBF delegation, while interacting with the Governor “reiterated their position to conclude forthwith the peace negotiation with whatever has been agreed. The remaining issues, if any, to be pursued through peaceful democratic process,” Raj Bhavan stated on its twitter handle.

It may be recalled that the NGBF, in its representation to the Governor in June last, said that Nagas were eagerly awaiting conclusion of “Indo-Naga” political talks, at the same time asserted that the proposed delimitation exercise would not be a rational step at this juncture.

NGBF also said that the proposed delimitation exercise would pose “a serious question on the sincerity and commitment of the Government of India and your good office in particular.”

Maintaining that delimitation or similar democratic exercise would take place in Nagaland and other Naga areas without altering the state boundaries post-solution, the federation had, therefore, asserted that delimitation exercise should not be applied to Nagaland. NGBF added that such move would “eat away at the pillars of trust, understanding and commitment between government of India and Nagas that you worked so hard to restore.”

NGBF also stated that if it was a deliberate policy by government of India, then the federation would exercise its right and explore, reassess its position and convey to Naga negotiators. It reiterated that all issues broadly agreed, in principle, concerning Nagas’ historical, political, social, cultural and economic matters, be finalized in the form of final draft for final Agreement.

Source: http://www.nagalandpost.com/conclude-peace-talks-with-whatever-has-been-agreed-ngbf-to-rn-ravi/219820.html