NSCN (Niki) to defend Naga people’s aspirations for sovereignty

DIMAPUR — NSCN/GPRN (Niki), in a joint council meeting held on Tuesday, unanimously passed the resolution to defend and stand by the Naga people’s aspirations for sovereignty.

In a press statement, the group further said that the house resolved that any political settlement arrived at should be based on the inclusivity of all stakeholders—Naga political parties, Naga civil societies, and Nagas at large, and also incorporate additional aspirations into the Indo-Naga political settlement after consultation with the Naga people.

The meeting, conducted by the collective leadership, comprised the political wing, central secretariat and People’s Army of Nagaland (PAN), and representatives from the 24 regions and affairs, wherein various issues pertaining to the Indo-Naga political dialogue were deliberated in depth.

The regions and affairs were United Sangtam Region, Ao Region, Tisary Region, Chang Region, Yimkhiung Region, Kuki Region, Phom Region, Zeliangrong Region, Ammameth Region, Kachari Affairs, Gorkha Affairs, Nuiland United Sub-Region, Konyak Region, Lotha Region, Khaimniungan Region, Angami Region, Rengma Region, Chakhesang Region, Shepoumaram Region, Sumi Region, UT-1, Arunachal Affairs, Garo Affairs, and Chümoukedima United Sub-Region.

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