NSCN-IM demands removal of RN Ravi as peace talks interlocutor
First Published: 12th August, 2020 18:09 IST
The NSCN-IM has launched a scathing attack on Nagaland Governor and peace interlocutor RN Ravi, accusing him of creating tensions among the parties involved in peace negotiations. The group demanded
The NSCN-IM has launched a scathing attack on Nagaland Governor and peace interlocutor RN Ravi, accusing him of creating tensions among the parties involved in peace negotiations.
The group demanded that the Centre appoint a new interlocutor to take the peace talks forward. The group in a statement stated that the Indian government should come out with an undertaking that Framework Agreement is still alive in its original form and should be handled by somebody other than RN Ravi, who is sensitive enough to understand and respect what has been achieved during the past 23 years.
Notably, NSCN-IM representatives are presently in Delhi to hold talks with the Centre.
The rebel group said that the Indo-Naga political talks is in a state of simmering tension and has reached the tipping point because of Governor RN Ravi’s vitriolic attack on the Naga issue.
The NSCN-IM alleged that the 2015 Framework of Agreement, signed by the group in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, was being destroyed by Governor Ravi.
In 1997, the NSCN-IM, the largest of all Naga armed groups, signed a peace treaty and started a dialogue with the Union government. Since then seven other groups have followed suit and the peace talks are said to have expedited under the Narendra Modi government with RN Ravi as the interlocutor.
On October 31, talks concluded as the Naga group and the Centre broadly reached common ground. However, a final agreement is yet to be signed – and the nitty-gritty remains to be worked out.
COMMENTS
TOPMOST STORY NOW
Live Lok Sabha Polls- Manipur: EVMs at 4 polling stations reportedly destroyed in Oinam village
26th April 2024Live Lok Sabha Polls- Manipur: Cong demands repoll in 17 polling stations in Ukhrul
26th April 2024Live Mizoram: 11 involved in state’s biggest scam and potentially in Northeast arrested
26th April 2024Live First reax of Meghalaya Dy CM Sniawbhalang Dhar after supected petrol bomb hurled at his residence
26th April 2024WE RECOMMEND
Nagaland: Unprecedented rainfall since April 19 damages dam and crops, leaves villagers devastated
Longsa village, known for its substantial vegetable production, has been the worst hit.
24th April 2024ENPO lifts indefinite total shutdown in Eastern Nagaland, a day after LS polls get over in Nagaland
Almost zero voter turnout for the Lok Sabha elections was recorded yesterday in the 6 districts of eastern Nagaland following the indefinite total shutdown.
20th April 2024People boycott Lok Sabha polls in Eastern Nagaland
There was no voting at all in areas under Eastern Nagaland following the indefinite shutdown and “voluntarily abstain” call given by the ENPO.
19th April 2024Polling for 15 of the 25 Lok Sabha seats in Northeast underway, 96 candidates in fray
As many as 35 candidates are in the fray in Assam, 10 each in Manipur and Meghalaya, 14 each in Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim, 6 in Mizoram 4 in Tripura and 3 in Nagaland.
19th April 2024Lok Sabha polls: Over 13 lakh voters to exercise franchise for lone parliamentary seat in Nagaland tomorrow
3 candidates are in fray for the Nagaland Lok Sabha seat.
18th April 2024