Delay to implement Agreed Position will only tarnish image of global India and leadership : Alezo Venuh NSCN (Unification camp, Khehoyi ))

"Hon'ble Prime Minister of India (Narendra Modi) has recently been given a new mandate by the Indian electorate. Unlike in the past few years, we hope there will be commitment and integrity in the new innings," said Alezo Venuh Ato Kilonser, NSCN (Unification Camp, Khehoyi)

In his 'Naga Independence Day' speech, he further stated:

"To the Government of India, I wish to convey the position of the GPRN/NSCN and that of the WC, NNPGs that the Naga people do not want a word or sentence deleted or restructured from the historic "AGREED POSITION". 

"There is no glory in delaying a historic agreement on the Naga issue. Delay will only tarnish the image of global India and its leadership." 

He said: "As the Nagas celebrate the spirit and essence of sovereignty and self-determination ... I appeal to the Indian leadership to walk the talk on the basis of AGREED POSITION between the two entities. Looking forward for a new era of peace and prosperity." 

Alezo took over as Ato Kilonser of his group earlier this year after his predecessor N Kitovi Zhimomi was ousted.

The group has been playing a key role in the functioning of the umbrella organisation the Naga National Political Group (NNPG). Referring to successful parleys with the then interlocutor R N Ravi and signing of the Agreed Position in 2017, Alezo said: 

"I trust and believe that WC, NNPGs has the mandate, political pedigree and intellectual quotient to resolve the issue on the basis of practical foundation as envisaged in the AGREED POSITION of 17th Nov. 2017, and the STATUS PAPER thereafter." 

"The Status Paper is the most practical historical Indo-Naga document to date," he said adding,  "The Naga political aspiration and the principle of coexistence respecting Naga Political and historical rights is emphasised. Equally it reflects the position of the Govt of India on maintaining enduring relationship with the Nagas. Time is the essence in the current Indo-Naga issue." 

"All core issues have been resolved and officially announced on 31st October 2019 by the then interlocutor Mr. R. N Ravi. WC, NNPGs and the Naga people are all on the same page when it comes to Indo-Naga political issue. This aspect is more important than the little differences within the Naga family."

"I pray that Naga people will continue to support the effort of GPRN/NSCN and the WC, NNPG partners. I am firm that WC, NNPG affiliates will broaden the horizon and remain inclusive to finally complete the entrusted responsibility as demanded by the Naga people," he said.

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