Flag, Constitution and "integration" are inalienable rights, Naga student body tells Amit Shah

DIMAPUR: The All Naga Students' Association Manipuri, the apex organization of all Naga students in the present state of Manipur, has demanded a Flag, Constitution, and "integration" are inalienable rights of the Nagas are a must in a missive dashed off to Union Home Minister Amit Shah during his visit to the state.

Stating that "the 23 years of political talk demands a logical conclusion with due recognition of "NAGA FLAG, CONSTITUTION AND INTEGRATION" as our "INALIENABLE RIGHTS," the body added that any agreement without ensuring these will not address the political aspirations of the Nagas as a people.

Stating that the Naga People wholeheartedly welcome and endorse the 3rd August 2015 Framework Agreement between the Government of India and National Socialist Council of Nagaland signed ceremoniously in the presence of Shri Narendra Mods, Hon'ble Prime Minister at New Delhi, the student body stated that "it gave the Nagas high hopes for an early and logical settlement of the Indo-Naga issue."

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"The Naga people from entire Naga areas comprising of all the Tribe Hohos, Apex Civil Society Organisations - Naga Hoho, Naga Students' Federation, Naga Mother's Association, Eastern Naga Peoples' Organization and United Naga Council; and Church leaders, have unanimously given their mandate to the NSCN to negotiate with the Government of India an honourable and acceptable solution on 21st January 2005 at Hebron Camp, Dimapur," it added.

Today the Naga people are eagerly waiting for the wholesome and inclusive political solution for the entire Nagas living in contiguous Naga areas.

The ANSAM stated that the Government of India must focus on one 'mutually negotiated solution' and discard any exploration for piece meals' imposed solutions', which will not serve the end of lasting peace.

"Taking this opportunity, we appeal to your good office for immediate cessation of all military campaigns and political witch-hunt against the Naga leaders, human rights activists and national workers which is contrary to the spirit of the Cease-fire and Peace Talk and of vital importance for creating the congenial environment, necessary for the impending settlement of the Indo-Naga issue," it added.

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