Nagaland Accepts New System of Opposition-less Government at All-party Meet
3 years, 3 months ago

Nagaland Accepts New System of Opposition-less Government at All-party Meet

News 18  

In the run-up to the much awaited Naga peace accord and Naga peace settlement, the new nomenclature for having an opposition-less government was approved by way of a resolution on Saturday. In the meeting chaired by Nagaland chief minister Nephiu Rio, a unanimous resolution was passed to adopt an opposition-less government, thereby adopting the new nomenclature United Democratic Alliance. The Naga peace accord was signed on August 3, 2015, in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi between the Government of India and the NSCN to end insurgency in Nagaland. On behalf of the Government of India, RN Ravi, Governor of Nagaland, was also the interlocutor for Naga peace talks along with NSCN chairperson Isak Chishi Swu, chairperson and general secretary Thuingaleng Muivah.

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Centre not willing to grant separate flag, constitution to Nagaland: SC Jamir
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Centre not willing to grant separate flag, constitution to Nagaland: SC Jamir

Deccan Chronicle  

Guwahati: Former Nagaland chief minister S C Jamir on Friday said that Center was not willing to grant separate flag and constitution to NSCN a demand that has led to a stalemate in the ongoing Naga talks even after signing off a framework agreement in 2015 Informing that he met union home minister Amit Shah on Wednesday in New Delhi …

Nagaland Govt. Forms PAC to expedite Naga Peace Process
7 months, 1 week ago

Nagaland Govt. Forms PAC to expedite Naga Peace Process

Deccan Chronicle  

Guwahati: In a fresh attempt to expedite the Naga peace process, the Nagaland government has constituted a “political affairs committee” comprising ministers and legislature party leaders of all political parties in the state Assembly to find an inclusive solution to the Naga political issue. Saying the PAC was constituted during a high-level political meeting held Thursday under the chairmanship of …

In Nagaland, remarkable unity among all MLAs for one LS candidate…
8 months, 2 weeks ago

In Nagaland, remarkable unity among all MLAs for one LS candidate…

Hindustan Times  

As Nagaland prepares to go to polls for its lone seat in the Lok Sabha on April 19, all the 60 MLAs in the state’s opposition-less assembly have, in a rare occurrence, extended support to the Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party and Bharatiya Janata Party -led People’s Democratic Alliance consensus candidate Dr Chumben Murry who will be contesting on NDPP ticket. …

Nagaland governor seeks solution to Naga issue in spirit of ‘give and take’
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Nagaland governor seeks solution to Naga issue in spirit of ‘give and take’

Hindustan Times  

KOHIMA: Nagaland governor La Ganesan on Monday urged stakeholders in the Naga peace process to overcome their differences and work out a final agreement in a spirit of “give and take”. Nagaland governor La Ganesan stressed that the Naga people can achieve the much-needed unity by remembering their shared and intertwined history “On behalf and for the sake of the …

Less-known parties with national ambitions gain a toehold in Nagaland polls
1 year, 9 months ago

Less-known parties with national ambitions gain a toehold in Nagaland polls

The Hindu  

GUWAHATI Lesser-known parties with ‘national’ ambitions have succeeded where Congress has failed in the last decade – winning Assembly election seats in Nagaland. The Meghalaya-oriented National People’s Party and the Sharad Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party won five of the 12 seats that each contested, while the Janata Dal bagged one out of the seven seats it contested. The S.C. Jamir-led …

Installing ‘opposition-less’ government in Nagaland will be mockery of democracy, say political analysts
1 year, 9 months ago

Installing ‘opposition-less’ government in Nagaland will be mockery of democracy, say political analysts

The Hindu  

As Nagaland heads towards an ‘opposition-less’ government with almost all parties extending support to the NDPP-BJP alliance, political analysts and commentators in the State have slammed the arrangement, calling it a mockery of democracy. Social activist Niketu Iralu said he did not subscribe to the idea of an ‘opposition-less’ government, which he described as “opinion-less”. H. Chishi, a senior journalist …

Centre, Naga negotiators will have to come to an understanding, says Deputy CM
1 year, 9 months ago

Centre, Naga negotiators will have to come to an understanding, says Deputy CM

The Hindu  

Nagaland's newly sworn-in Deputy Chief Minister Yanthungo Patton on Wednesday said both the Centre and Naga negotiators will have to come to an understanding for the successful conclusion of the peace talks. "The two negotiating parties – the Union government and the Naga political negotiators – will have to come to an understanding for the successful conclusion of the peace …

Nagaland Assembly election 2023 | Neiphiu Rio back for record fifth term as NDPP-BJP alliance emerges stronger
1 year, 9 months ago

Nagaland Assembly election 2023 | Neiphiu Rio back for record fifth term as NDPP-BJP alliance emerges stronger

The Hindu  

Published : Mar 04, 2023 20:54 IST The ruling Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party -Bharatiya Janata Party alliance swept the Assembly election in Nagaland winning 37 seats of the 60 seats. Party positions in the new 14th Nagaland Assembly are as follows: NDPP 25, BJP 12, Naga People’s Front 2, National People’s Party 5, Nationalist Congress Party 7, LJP 2, Republican …

Nagaland Crisis: Three Elections Later, Can BJP Stand True To Its Peace Promise?
1 year, 9 months ago

Nagaland Crisis: Three Elections Later, Can BJP Stand True To Its Peace Promise?

The Quint  

As expected, the NDPP-BJP has once again won a majority and is well on its way to forming the new government. However, it seems apparent that the people of Nagaland have nothing new to look forward to even with the formation of a new government. Even before the polling day, there was hardly anyone who exuded hope that this election …

Setback for oldest regional party in the northeast
1 year, 9 months ago

Setback for oldest regional party in the northeast

The Hindu  

Naga People’s Front, the oldest regional party in the northeast, has suffered a setback in Nagaland. He said the NPF is the oldest regional party in the northeast, born in 1963 as the Democratic Party of Nagaland. Its fortunes started dipping ahead of the 2018 Nagaland polls when Neiphiu Rio quit and the BJP struck a seat-sharing deal with the …

Nagaland Election Results: Clear Win for NDPP-BJP, Neiphu Rio Set For Fifth Term
1 year, 9 months ago

Nagaland Election Results: Clear Win for NDPP-BJP, Neiphu Rio Set For Fifth Term

The Quint  

In Nagaland, the BJP and its ally NDPP have surged towards a comfortable victory, winning 37 seats in the 60-member assembly. The bigger surprises were in the Opposition space with the Naga Peoples' Front winning just two seats and the Congress failing to open its account. Sharad Pawar's Nationalist Congress Party emerged as the top scorer in the Opposition. Smaller …

NDPP-BJP alliance wins a comfortable majority in Nagaland
1 year, 9 months ago

NDPP-BJP alliance wins a comfortable majority in Nagaland

Op India  

Neiphiu Rio is set to become the Chief Minister of Nagaland for the fifth time, as the NDA alliance is heading for a spectacular victory. In Nagaland, Naga Peoples Front, a major party in the state which ruled the state for several terms, has fared badly, leading in just 2 seats. Ahead of the 2018 assembly elections, BJP dumped NPF …

NDPP-BJP ease to victory in Nagaland, claim 35 seats; CM Neiphiu Rio wins too
1 year, 9 months ago

NDPP-BJP ease to victory in Nagaland, claim 35 seats; CM Neiphiu Rio wins too

Hindustan Times  

The ruling NDPP-BJP eased to victory in the 2023 Nagaland election Thursday, with chief minister Neiphiu Rio's Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party winning 22 seats and the Bharatiya Janata Party claiming 12 to cross the majority mark of 31 in the 60-member House. The BJP began counting day with one seat to its name after the Akuluto seat was won by …

Nagaland: BJP & NDPP Set to Regain Power in Christian-Majority State Again, Oppn Virtually Missing
1 year, 9 months ago

Nagaland: BJP & NDPP Set to Regain Power in Christian-Majority State Again, Oppn Virtually Missing

News 18  

Nagaland’s United Democratic Alliance of the Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party and Bharatiya Janata Party, which was formed in 2021 when the state became opposition-less as all parties joined hands with the government for resolution of the Naga issue, went for a pre-poll alliance for this assembly election too. While the NDPP contested 40 seats, the BJP decided to remain a …

Nagaland election Results 2023: BJP-NDPP Alliance Set To Retain State With Major Mandate, NPF, Congress Struggle
1 year, 9 months ago

Nagaland election Results 2023: BJP-NDPP Alliance Set To Retain State With Major Mandate, NPF, Congress Struggle

ABP News  

Nagaland Election Results: The counting of votes is underway for the Nagaland assembly polls at various counting centres amid tight security. In the run-up to the Nagaland Assembly Election 2023, the Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Kazheto Kinimi secured an uncontested win from the Akuluto assembly constituency. Election officials in the state did not cite any reasons for the repolling in …

Nagaland Results 2023: NDPP-BJP Alliance Leads In Early Trends, Ahead in 38 Seats
1 year, 9 months ago

Nagaland Results 2023: NDPP-BJP Alliance Leads In Early Trends, Ahead in 38 Seats

ABP News  

Nagaland Election Results 2023: As the counting is underway for the election to the 60-member Nagaland Legislative Assembly, the Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party gained a lead with 38 seats leaving behind NPP with 7 seats in the early trends. Election officials in the state did not cite any reasons for the repolling in the four polling stations previously Nagaland Assembly …

Nagaland Election Results LIVE: NDPP wins 25 seats, BJP 12; secure majority
1 year, 9 months ago

Nagaland Election Results LIVE: NDPP wins 25 seats, BJP 12; secure majority

Hindustan Times  

Nagaland Election Result 2023 LIVE updates: Polling officials returning from their respective polling stations after finishing their day long election duty for Nagaland Assembly Election, in Wokha. Nagaland Election Result 2023 Highlights: The counting of votes polled in the Nagaland assembly elections has completed with BJP-NDPP alliance winning 37 seats, crossing the majority mark. Nitish Kumar's JDU has won 1 …

Election Results Highlights: BJP submits letter of support to Conrad Sangma's NPP
1 year, 9 months ago

Election Results Highlights: BJP submits letter of support to Conrad Sangma's NPP

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party has been able to retain power in Tripura by thwarting the challenge from Left-Congress alliance and TIPRA Motha, which made an impressive debut in assembly elections. Follow Tripura election 2023 results Live updates here While BJP, for the first time, contested on all 60 seats in Meghalaya, it could register win in just three seats of …

Election Results 2023: BJP back in Tripura and Nagaland, Conrad Sangma's NPP set to return in Meghalaya
1 year, 9 months ago

Election Results 2023: BJP back in Tripura and Nagaland, Conrad Sangma's NPP set to return in Meghalaya

India Today  

The BJP has a lot to celebrate after the results of the results of Assembly elections in three Northeast states -- Tripura, Nagaland, and Meghalaya -- were announced on Thursday. In Meghalaya, incumbent chief minister Conrad Sangma's NPP won 26 out of the 60 seats and is likely to return to power with support from the BJP, which won three …

Which way will tribal vote swing in the upcoming Nagaland Assembly election?
1 year, 10 months ago

Which way will tribal vote swing in the upcoming Nagaland Assembly election?

The Hindu  

Published : Feb 21, 2023 17:14 IST Elections in Nagaland cannot be discussed without touching on the contentious Naga peace talks that began in 1997 between the Government of India and the National Socialist Council of Nagaland Isak-Muivah, NSCN, which was led by the late Isak Chisi Swu and Thuingaleng Muivah. Ravi was appointed the Governor of Nagaland in July …

Naga peace talks underway, hopeful PM Modi's initiative will bear fruit: Shah
1 year, 10 months ago

Naga peace talks underway, hopeful PM Modi's initiative will bear fruit: Shah

The Hindu  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on February 21 asserted that Naga peace talks are underway and hoped that the initiative taken by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to bring lasting peace in the northeastern State will bear fruit. Addressing an election rally in Tuensang, Mr. Shah said there are some issues related to development and rights of eastern Nagaland and those …

BJP committed to development of Meghalaya, Nagaland: PM Modi
1 year, 10 months ago

BJP committed to development of Meghalaya, Nagaland: PM Modi

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 16 emphasised the BJP's commitment to the development of Meghalaya and Nagaland. BJP president J. P. Nadda had released the party's manifesto for Meghalaya on February 15 and for Nagaland on February 14. In its manifesto for Meghalaya, where the BJP for the first time is contesting on all 60 Assembly seats, the party …

Nagaland poised for intense electoral battle in 2023 Assembly election
1 year, 10 months ago

Nagaland poised for intense electoral battle in 2023 Assembly election

The Hindu  

Published : Feb 14, 2023 17:24 IST Political parties in the outgoing Nagaland Legislative Assembly formed an “opposition-less” government on September 18, 2021, to facilitate the ongoing Naga peace process between the Government of India and Naga rebel groups. The BJP dumped the NPF ahead of the last Assembly election after sharing power for 15 years and forged a pre-election …

Quiet contest: On the upcoming Nagaland Assembly elections
1 year, 10 months ago

Quiet contest: On the upcoming Nagaland Assembly elections

The Hindu  

Campaigning is languid and politics cold in Nagaland, which is to elect a new Assembly on February 27. Long-pending issues regarding regional autonomy exist around a demand for carving out a State in the eastern region, but Nagaland appears to have achieved a typical equilibrium that hinges on transactional politics. The Opposition Naga People’s Front joined the NDPP-BJP government in …

Nagaland Assembly elections | BJP’s Kazheto Kinimi re-elected unopposed from Akuluto after Congress candidate withdraws nomination
1 year, 10 months ago

Nagaland Assembly elections | BJP’s Kazheto Kinimi re-elected unopposed from Akuluto after Congress candidate withdraws nomination

The Hindu  

The BJP opened its account ahead of the February 27 Assembly polls in Nagaland with Kazheto Kinimi winning the Akuluto seat unopposed after his only opponent and Congress candidate Khekashe Sumi withdrew his candidature on Friday, officials said. “Beyond humbled and honoured to represent the people of Akuluto 31 A/C for a second term, as unopposed,” Mr. Kinimi said in …

Nagaland polls: PM Modi, Amit Shah to campaign for BJP, NDPP
1 year, 10 months ago

Nagaland polls: PM Modi, Amit Shah to campaign for BJP, NDPP

Hindustan Times  

Ahead of the Nagaland assembly elections scheduled for 27 February, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and union home Minister Amit Shah will campaign for the pre-poll allies Bharatiya Janata Party and chief minister Neiphiu Rio’s Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party, said the CM on Monday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah will visit in poll-bound Nagaland for campaign Speaking …

Congress announces first list of 21 candidates for Nagaland assembly polls
1 year, 10 months ago

Congress announces first list of 21 candidates for Nagaland assembly polls

India TV News  

The Congress on Saturday released its first list of 21 candidates for the Nagaland assembly polls. "The Central Election Committee of the Congress has selected the candidates for the ensuing elections to the Legislative assembly of Nagaland," an official statement said. Among the other candidates in the party's first list are S Amento Chisti from Dimapur II, V Lasuh from …

Nagaland Assembly polls: BJP to contest 20 out of 60 seats, ally NDPP to contest from the rest
1 year, 10 months ago

Nagaland Assembly polls: BJP to contest 20 out of 60 seats, ally NDPP to contest from the rest

India Today  

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday announced its candidates for the Nagaland Assembly election to be held on February 27. The party’s state president Temjen Imna Along will contest from Alongtaki Legislative Assembly constituency. According to a statement by the Saffron party, it will contest on 20 out of 60 seats in Nagaland. The ruling Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party agreed …

Nagaland CM hopes ‘good sense will prevail’ among people who seek new state
1 year, 10 months ago

Nagaland CM hopes ‘good sense will prevail’ among people who seek new state

The Hindu  

Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on Thursday expressed hope that ‘good sense’ will prevail among the seven tribes of the state that have decided not to participate in the February 27 assembly polls to press for their demand for a separate state. I hope good sense will prevail,” said Rio, also the head of the Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party. The …

‘Eastern Nagaland’ MLAs reject poll boycott call
1 year, 11 months ago

‘Eastern Nagaland’ MLAs reject poll boycott call

The Hindu  

GUWAHATI A union of 20 legislators from six districts seeking to exit from Nagaland has rejected a poll boycott call by the Eastern Nagaland People’s Union. In a statement on January 23, the Eastern Nagaland Legislators’ Union comprising Ministers, MLAs and advisors to various Departments said its members resolved not to boycott the elections. “In an emergency meeting held on …

Two Nagaland villages adopt resolution not to indulge in bribery in exchange for votes
1 year, 11 months ago

Two Nagaland villages adopt resolution not to indulge in bribery in exchange for votes

The Hindu  

In a move that would promote free and fair polls, two villages in Nagaland — Nihokhu village under Niuland District and Thizama village under Kohima District — have passed a resolution not to indulge in bribery in exchange for votes in the coming State Assembly Elections. The resolution also resolved to maintain a clean election in the village," said Chief …

Nagaland in favour of PM Modi government, says Deputy CM on upcoming polls
1 year, 11 months ago

Nagaland in favour of PM Modi government, says Deputy CM on upcoming polls

The Hindu  

As the schedule of the upcoming Assembly polls in Nagaland was announced on Wednesday, Deputy Chief Minister Yanthungo Patton said the entire state is in favour of the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Meanwhile, Naga People's Front on Wednesday said that the priority of the party remains an honourable solution to the Naga political issue. The party hoped in …

Assembly election dates announced: Tripura to vote on February 16, Nagaland and Meghalaya on February 27
1 year, 11 months ago

Assembly election dates announced: Tripura to vote on February 16, Nagaland and Meghalaya on February 27

The Hindu  

Published : Jan 18, 2023 16:40 IST The Election Commission on January 18 fixed February 16 as the date for the Tripura Assembly elections and February 27 for the elections to the Nagaland and Meghalaya assemblies, with the counting of votes scheduled for March 2. Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar’s announcement at a press conference in New Delhi marked the …

Tripura, Meghalaya and Nagaland poll dates announced: What political landscape looks like in northeast states
1 year, 11 months ago

Tripura, Meghalaya and Nagaland poll dates announced: What political landscape looks like in northeast states

India TV News  

The Election Commission on Wednesday announced dates for assembly elections in Tripura, Meghalaya and Nagaland setting up the stage for the boll battle in the northeast region. Here is an insightful analysis of the political landscape in all three states- Tripura: All eyes are on Tripura where BJP had for the first time formed the government ending the 20-year-long dominance …

Meghalaya Polls: NPP Declares Candidates For All But 2 Seats. ​Leaving Post-Poll Alliance Options Open?
1 year, 11 months ago

Meghalaya Polls: NPP Declares Candidates For All But 2 Seats. ​Leaving Post-Poll Alliance Options Open?

ABP News  

This week​,​ the ruling National People’s Party declared candidates for 58 seats for the upcoming polls​ to the 60-member Meghalaya Legislative Assembly​. Pradyot also has been unhappy with the state leadership of the saffron party since the induction of Patal Kanya Jamatia, who was once ​his political aide​ and​ is currently the BJP’s state vice​-president. Although the BJP along with …

Nagaland calls for bandh to press for peace process solution
1 year, 11 months ago

Nagaland calls for bandh to press for peace process solution

The Hindu  

An apex body of Nagaland’s tribes and civil society organisations has called for a six-hour shutdown in the State on Saturday to press for the settlement of the “Indo-Naga political issue”. The issue pertains to the 26-year-old peace process between the Centre and two extremist groups, one a conglomeration of seven outfits called the Naga National Political Groups. Insisting on …

Settle Naga political issue before polls: 15 tribal bodies
1 year, 11 months ago

Settle Naga political issue before polls: 15 tribal bodies

The Hindu  

Traditional tribal bodies representing 15 tribes of Nagaland have appealed to the Centre to “seriously and sincerely” resolve the “Indo-Naga” peace process before the Assembly elections in the State without further delay. The 15 tribal bodies said a solution to the Naga political issue has been long overdue since 1997, when the extremist Isak-Muivah faction of the National Socialist Council …

Naga political solution should come fast, election is nearing: JD(U)
1 year, 11 months ago

Naga political solution should come fast, election is nearing: JD(U)

The Hindu  

The Janata Dal has said that the solution to the decades-old Naga political issue should come at the earliest so that the process of the upcoming Assembly polls in Nagaland can be held on schedule. Mr. Hegde said demanding President's Rule in Nagaland, instead of holding elections and providing a stable government, was not appropriate as the need of the …

Nagaland BJP chief accused of hampering peace process
1 year, 11 months ago

Nagaland BJP chief accused of hampering peace process

The Hindu  

An umbrella organisation of seven Naga extremist groups has slammed the Nagaland unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party for trying to scuttle the Naga peace process. The Working Committee of the Naga National Political Groups said State BJP president, Temjen Imna Along Longkumer and his coterie were “greatly hampering” the progress and fruition of the ‘Indo-Naga’ political talks. The WC …

Promising breakthrough: The Hindu Editorial on NSCN(I-M)‘s decision to resume Naga peace talks
2 years, 3 months ago

Promising breakthrough: The Hindu Editorial on NSCN(I-M)‘s decision to resume Naga peace talks

The Hindu  

The decision by the insurgent Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagalim to re-engage in talks with the Union government, conditionally, on the basis of the Framework Agreement signed in August 2015, is a welcome one. The possibility of a resumption of talks received a boost last week when the NSCN and other Naga groups represented in the Naga National Political Groups …

BJP firm on seat-sharing deal with NDPP for Nagaland polls: Spokesperson
2 years, 3 months ago

BJP firm on seat-sharing deal with NDPP for Nagaland polls: Spokesperson

India TV News  

The BJP is firm on its seat-sharing agreement with the ruling Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party in Nagaland for next year's assembly elections, a senior leader of the saffron party has said. The BJP and the Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party have formulated a pre-poll seat-sharing agreement ahead of the elections to the 60-member House next year. We hope to serve the …

Centre willing to provide solution for Nagaland political issue, says BJP state President Temjen Imna Along
2 years, 4 months ago

Centre willing to provide solution for Nagaland political issue, says BJP state President Temjen Imna Along

Firstpost  

Along added that all parties decided to boycott the 2018 assembly elections raising the slogan of ‘solution not elections’. But BJP went ahead with filing the nominations and giving the call of ’election for solution’ Kohima: The Centre is willing to provide a solution for the Naga political issue, but Nagas have to be inclusive to accept it, state BJP …

BJP, NDPP agree on seat-sharing for Nagaland election
2 years, 4 months ago

BJP, NDPP agree on seat-sharing for Nagaland election

The Hindu  

GUWAHATI The BJP and the Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party have decided to continue with their pre-poll alliance for the Nagaland Assembly election in 2023. “The NDPP will contest 40 seats and we will contest 20,” Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma told journalists in New Delhi on Tuesday. A few leaders who had broken away from the Naga People’s Front …

Nagaland: 21 out of 25 NPF MLAs join CM Neiphiu Rio-led NDPP
2 years, 7 months ago

Nagaland: 21 out of 25 NPF MLAs join CM Neiphiu Rio-led NDPP

Firstpost  

After this political development, NDPP now has 42 MLAs in the 60-member Assembly, NPP is left with four MLAs, BJP has 12 and their independent members Kohima, Nagaland: Ahead of the Assembly election due next year, 21 out of 25 MLAs of the Naga People’s Front have joined Chief Minster Neiphiu Rio-led Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party in Nagaland. The Assembly …

National People’s Party sets its sights on Nagaland
2 years, 8 months ago

National People’s Party sets its sights on Nagaland

The Hindu  

The National People’s Party, hopeful of retaining power in home turf Meghalaya, has set its sights on Nagaland in the bid to be “voice of the northeast”. Although its two MLAs defected to the regional Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party, the NPP believes its brand of “development-oriented politics” has been attracting people ahead of the State polls. Andrew Ahoto Sema, the …

NSCN (K) seeks united push for solution to Naga peace process
2 years, 8 months ago

NSCN (K) seeks united push for solution to Naga peace process

The Hindu  

GUWAHATI: The chief of the Khaplang faction of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland, or NSCN, has said a solution to the “Indo-Naga political issue” would be possible if all the Naga political groups come together with a common draft. New Delhi has been holding peace parleys simultaneously with the Isak-Muivah faction of the NSCN, or NSCN, and the Naga …

Naga groups seek early peace deal
2 years, 9 months ago

Naga groups seek early peace deal

The Hindu  

A Nagaland government-led consultative committee meeting on the impending Naga peace agreement adopted a resolution on Wednesday that the talks conclude early and it should be transparent. It said the negotiating parties should earnestly heed the Naga people’s call for an early political solution. The Union government is engaged in discussions with the Isak-Muivah faction of the National Socialist Council …

Watch | What is happening in Nagaland?
3 years ago

Watch | What is happening in Nagaland?

The Hindu  

At least 14 civilians and one soldier were killed in a botched ambush and retaliatory violence in Nagaland’s Mon district on December 4 and December 5. Home Minister Amit Shah told Parliament on December 6 that it was a case of “mistaken identity.” Following the incident, protests erupted across Nagaland. Konyak Union, the apex tribal body in Nagaland’s Mon, imposed …

Centre signs peace agreement with Nagaland insurgent group: Home ministry
3 years, 3 months ago

Centre signs peace agreement with Nagaland insurgent group: Home ministry

Hindustan Times  

The Union government on Wednesday signed a fresh ceasefire pact with Niki Sumi-led Khaplang faction of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland in New Delhi. The ceasefire agreement was signed by Union home ministry’s additional secretary Piyush Goyal on behalf of the central government while Nikato Pilot Sumi and Abel Zingru Thuer signed for NSCN Niki group. “In fulfilling the …

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