Nagaland CM Neiphiu Rio Hails "Historic Breakthrough" in Naga Peace Talks

Kohima, October 31, 2019:

Hailing the "historic breakthrough" in the Naga peace talks, Nagaland CM Neiphiu Rio congratulated Interlocutor RN Ravi as well as the NSCN (IM) and NNPGs for the "efforts and sacrifices".

The Chief Minister also extended his appreciation to the civil societies, mass-based organisations, NGOs, churches and the Naga people for the "support and their prayers."

"We praise God Almighty and look forward to a new era for the Naga people", Rio said.

Meanwhile, the Home Ministry has issued a clarification notice about the peace talks.

The statement read, "lots of rumours and

misinformation is being spread in media including social media that final Naga

settlement has been arrived at and will be announced soon. This is creating

anxiety and concern in some parts of the country. It is clarified that before any settlement is arrived at with Naga groups, all

stakeholders including States of Assam, Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh will be

duly consulted and their concerns will be taken into consideration."