Naga Students' Federation Appeals for 'Peace' with Candlelight Vigil

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Kohima, Octonber 29, 2019:

The Naga Students' Federation on Monday observed candle light vigils ahead of the 'final solution' to the Naga dispute, which has been slated for October 31 by the Government of India.

The candle light vigils and prayer sessions were held in Senapati, Chandel, Dimapur, Kohima, Wokha, Tseminyu, and Ukhrul district today at 5 pm. Besides, Naga inhabited in areas of Manipur also observed a candlelight vigil, which was held on Sunday.

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The candlelight vigil was organised by Naga frontal organizations of the respective areas in response to the Naga Students’ Federation's appeal for observing the vigil in the Naga homeland.

A statement sent out from the NSF, read, "In furtherance of the NSF’s stand for inclusive, honorable, and acceptable” solution to the peace talk process, the NSF urged the federating units and the sub-ordinate bodies of the federation to join hands with the NSF."

Amid the centre’s deadlock with the NSCN (IM) over the issue of a separate flag and constitution, the NSF has stated that the to "express solidarity with Naga negotiators and also for lasting peace and tranquility to prevail in the Naga homeland."

With the October 31 deadline for a final settlement to the Naga dispute approaching fast amid protracted peace talks, the Nagaland and Manipur governments have put the respective police forces on “high alert”, reports The Tribune.

In Nagaland, all deputy commissioners of the districts and administrative officers have been asked to remain in their place of posting, and within their jurisdiction till further orders.

Barring medical leaves, all police personnel have been barred from leaving their places of posting.

Meanwhile, security forces in the state of Manipur, which has a large population of Nagas, have also been beefed up, and personnel have been deployed at key areas, including near the Raj Bhavan in Imphal.

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Edited By: Admin

Published On: Oct 29, 2019