Kohima: NSCN-IM leaders have said the long wait for the settlement of the Naga issue might be finally over with the Centre ready and expected to lay down their proposal for a final solution to the protracted Naga political issue.
Top NSCN-IM functionaries led by ‘chairman’ Isak Chishi Swu and ‘general secretary’ Th Muivah left for Delhi for yet another round of high level talks with the Centre on Tuesday.
Talking to media at Dimapur before leaving for the National Capital, the leaders said that after over 60 rounds of talks and 15 years since signing the ceasefire agreement with the Government of India to negotiate for an honourable political settlement across the table, expected. However, the meeting this time will not bethe usual kind ending with intangible results but rather a decisive one, it was indicated.
Isak Chishi Swu told reporters prior to their departure at Dimapur airport that the NSCN-IM is expecting a definite settlement from the Government of India.
‘We have submitted our written document. It was examined by the decision making body there at the Centre; so we are going to meet those people,’ he added, explaining the purpose of their trip to Delhi.
On being asked about their observations of the sentiments of the Naga people as per their interactions held with Naga civil society representatives, hohos and organisations since their arrival last December, Swu said every Naga wants settlement.
On the date of the expectant meeting, Swu said it was yet to be fixed, but informed that it will be held within the next 10 days. ‘General secretary’ Muivah also expressed the same sentiments with respect to the expectations of a possible settlement. ‘This time we are expecting something positive,’ he said.
Stating that the problem is not with them but with the Government of India, he said they have been waiting for a final response from the centre.
‘Our history is unique and our solution should be based on the uniqueness of Naga history. This time we are expecting something positive,’ he stated. (UNI)
