Naga Hoho Urges Central Government for Permanent Peace

The Naga Hoho has called on the Indian government to make sincere efforts to resolve the longstanding Naga political issue. During its Federal Assembly for the 2024-28 tenure, the Hoho emphasized the need for a permanent, inclusive solution. Despite various agreements, peace remains elusive due to political unwillingness.

The Naga Hoho has fervently appealed to the Central Government to engage in an "honest, determined, and concerted" effort to resolve the Naga political issue.

This call for action was made during the apex body's first Federal Assembly for the tenure 2024-28 held in Dimapur on Thursday, encompassing Nagas from Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Nagaland, and parts of Myanmar.

The statement from the Hoho's media cell emphasized that a sustainable solution, agreeable to all stakeholders, is essential. While peace talks have been ongoing for 27 years since the 1997 ceasefire, and multiple significant agreements have been signed, the Hoho alleged that the Government of India's lack of integrity and political will has hindered a conclusive settlement.

The organization highlighted that the absence of open conflict does not equate to lasting peace and attributed recent ethnic conflicts, including the Kuki-Meitei strife in Manipur, to shortsighted policies by state and central governments.

(With inputs from agencies.)