As far as Naga integration issue is concerned, Kitovi said that it is the legitimate rights and aspirations of all the Nagas and they would pursue it democratically “post-solution”. He also clarified that Naga political issue is not a “commercial enterprise” under the monopoly of N Kitovi Zhimomi, Th Muivah, Neiphiu Rio, Y Patton, or TR Zeliang.
By Imna Longchar, TFM Nagaland Correspondent
Working Committee, Naga National Political Groups (WC NNPGS) has clarified that integration of Naga areas, Naga flag, and constitution are the “unresolved matters” so far as the ongoing negotiation is concerned.
Convener, WC NNPGs, N Kitovi Zhimomi, in his message to the Nagas, said that the government of India has been briefed about the historical, cultural, and spiritual aspects of the Naga flag which is “too dear to the Naga people”.
He opined that the government of India would not object to the use of the Naga flag for cultural purposes and in customary institutions.
As far as Naga integration issue is concerned, Zhimomi said that it is the legitimate rights and aspirations of all the Nagas and they would pursue it democratically “post-solution”.
He also clarified that Naga political issue is not a “commercial enterprise” under the monopoly of N Kitovi Zhimomi, Th Muivah, Neiphiu Rio, Y Patton, or TR Zeliang.
Taking a jibe at the Naga leaders today, Zhimomi said that many had developed “eccentricity”, a sense of personal ownership of Indo-Naga political issue at the cause of Naga people. He said that the WC NNPGs had chosen to be practical and transparent with the Naga tribes and with the government of India.
Zhimomi maintained that Naga political talks should not be kept as “classified documents” and added that the “Agreed Position” signed with the Indian government has been made available to the stakeholders.
He later went on to add that its ongoing “formal and informal” deliberations with the Indian government’s representative on Naga talks AK Mishra would be characterized by respect for each other.