NSCN-IM chief T Muivah, Naga civil society leaders discuss genesis of Naga problem
First Published: 16th May, 2024 18:03 IST
NSCN-IM Vice Chairman Tongmeth Wangnao said that during the initial stages of talks itself with the Government of India, NSCN-IM’s chief negotiator, T. Muivah had highlighted the significance of the
Leaders of various Naga Civil Society groups gathered today at Camp Hebron, the headquarters of the NSCN-IM, and discussed the genesis of the Naga problem in presence of NSCN-IM General Secretary T. Muivah.
Speaking on the occasion, NSCN-IM Vice Chairman Tongmeth Wangnao said that during the initial stages of talks itself with the Government of India, NSCN-IM’s chief negotiator, T. Muivah had highlighted the significance of the Nagas declaring so-called independence to stake their claim as a distinct entity.
Wangnao said Mr Muivah had also explained to the government negotiators the significance of what he called the Naga Plebiscite of 1951, whereby the Nagas wanted to be recognised as a separate entity. Wangnao claimed that the Government of India ultimately accepted the historical truths that the Nagas were in existence with sovereign identity as a nation even before India’s existence.
Wangnao said that the major basis of the August 2015 Framework Agreement was these two landmark in Naga history, one of which was the so-called verdict of the Plebiscite.
Earlier, top NSCN-IM leader VS Atem, and leaders from the Naga Mothers Association, Global Naga Forum, Naga Students Federation, Naga Peoples Movement for Human Rights, Tirap Changlang Longding People’s Front and Naga People’s Organization, Myanmar, also delivered short speeches.
COMMENTS
TOPMOST STORY NOW
Live Brother of BSF Jawan Deepak Chingakham Who Died in Cross-Border Firing by Pakistan in Jammu Appointed ASI in Manipur Police on Compassionate Grounds
11th July 2025
Live Maikhuli Villagers Protest MoU Over Assam-Meghalaya Border, Demand Return of Fishery
11th July 2025
Live Chhangur Baba Received Rs 500 Crore in Foreign Funds for Illegal Conversions: Anti-Terror Squad
11th July 2025
Live Taiwan Detects 9 Chinese Warships, 1 Aircraft Breaching ADIZ Amid Rising Tensions
11th July 2025
WE RECOMMEND
Dimapur Floods: 3 Dead, Flights Suspended, NH-29 Blocked
Dimapur Flood: Flight operations at Dimapur Airport were suspended on Sunday after floodwaters inundated the runway and parking bays.
08th July 2025
Nagaland BJP President Benjamin Yepthomi, Several Others Formally Join Party
The induction of the delegation is being viewed as part of a broader political strategy to consolidate the BJP’s support base in the region.
08th July 2025
Incessant Rains Flood Dimapur, Trigger Landslides on NH-29; Daily Life in Nagaland Disrupted
Incessant rainfall since the early hours of July 5 caused artificial flooding across multiple localities, severely affecting the daily lives of residents.
06th July 2025
Massive Landslide Hits Kohima-Mao Stretch on NH2 in Nagaland’s Phesama; Manipur-Bound Traffic Affected, Check Alternate Routes Here
Of the 28 km stretch between Mao–Kidima–Chakhabama, 9 km lies within Manipur and is currently under maintenance by Manipur PWD.
02nd July 2025
Govt Driver-Turned-Burglar Bought Land, Vehicles with Stolen Money, Nagaland DGP Shares Details of How He Robbed Colleges, Automobile Showrooms and KMC
Speaking to the media, Nagaland DGP Sharma said that Solo is currently in police custody following his arrest by Kohima Police on June 20.
26th June 2025