Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio has expressed deep concern over the long-pending Naga political issue, urging the central government to show more sincerity in resolving the matter.

Call for an Early and Honourable Solution

Speaking in the Nagaland Assembly on Tuesday, Rio emphasized that the Naga people do not want to remain in a stalemate and expect a solution that is honourable, inclusive, and widely accepted.

“We cannot continue in this deadlock. The people of Nagaland deserve a solution that is fair and inclusive,” he stated.

Meetings with Naga Political Groups and Centre Officials

Rio revealed that he and his cabinet ministers will soon hold discussions with various Naga political groups. Following these consultations, they plan to meet Union Home Minister Amit Shah and the Centre’s representative on Naga peace talks, AK Mishra.

The Nagaland cabinet recently passed a resolution urging the Government of India to be more committed to resolving the issue.

Frequent Visits by Centre’s Emissary

Rio also noted the recent frequent visits of AK Mishra, a senior advisor in the Ministry of Home Affairs, to Nagaland. However, he clarified that the state government is not fully aware of the current status of the peace talks.

Mishra, who is currently in Nagaland, is expected to hold discussions with civil society organizations. Last month, he conducted a series of meetings with various Naga groups in Dimapur, the state’s commercial hub.

Nagaland Assembly’s Stand on Naga Integration

Addressing the issue of Naga contiguous areas, Rio emphasized that the Nagaland Legislative Assembly has always supported this cause. The assembly has passed and adopted eight resolutions on Naga integration in the years 1962, 1970, 1994, 2003, 2015, 2018, and twice in 2021.

“This issue will remain a priority, and discussions will continue through wider consultations,” he assured.

The Naga political issue remains a critical concern, and all eyes are now on the central government’s response to Nagaland’s latest appeal.