“While the Naga people anxiously await a resolution, there are forces both internal and external, diligently working to create confusion and disunity within the Naga family. In these challenging times, it is imperative for concerned Naga individuals to unite collectively and speak in unison”, said TKS.
By TFM Ukhrul Correspondent
Tangkhul Katamnao Saklong (KTS) is scheduled to hold a One-Day Peace Rally 0n November 8 at Ukhrul Headquarters to raise a collective voice for expediting Indo-Naga peace process based on the Framework Agreement.
The rally would also re-affirm the negotiation led by the collective leadership under the banner of NSCN (I-M) mandated by the Naga people.
A note issued by TKS stated that it was the Naga Club that laid the foundation of Naga aspiration. Naga Club was the first political organization of the Nagas that was established in 1918 before India attained her independence. “However, despite India’s independence for more than 7 decades, a lasting solution to the Indo-Naga conflict is still pending. Two ceasefire agreements between India and Naga, one in 1964 and another in 1997 meant to facilitate dialogue and negotiation neither resulted in positive conclusion till now. The Naga people continue to hope for a peaceful and just settlement to their long-standing issues”, stated TKS.
“The Naga political journey has been marked by tears, sweat, blood and significant sacrifice in terms of lives and property. However, the determination to achieve our initial goals has never wavered. Notably, the negotiation process after the 2nd ceasefire resulted in a significant advancement in understanding and ultimately led to the signing of the “Framework Agreement” on 3/08/2015 by the representatives of both India and Nagas.
“While the Naga people anxiously await a resolution, there are forces both internal and external, diligently working to create confusion and disunity within the Naga family. In these challenging times, it is imperative for concerned Naga individuals to unite collectively and speak in unison”, said TKS.
TKS also reminded that the moment has arrived for the Nagas to demonstrate their solidarity and assert collectively to expedite the peace process to the Indo-Naga issue, based on the “Framework Agreement” which is honorable and acceptable to both the parties. “It is also a time to reaffirm that the negotiation led by the collective leadership under the banner of NSCN/GPRN carry the unequivocal mandate of the Naga people,” said TKS.
The Saklong appealed to all the Nagas to participate in this peace rally in unison. The rally will begin from 10:00 AM from two points and converge at one place for a public meeting.