KOHIMA, Oct 11: In the latest round of negotiations, the Union Government and the National Socialist Council of Nagalim (NSCN) are reportedly revisiting the Framework Agreement (FA) signed on August 3, 2015, in a bid to address obstacles in the ongoing Naga peace process. The two parties are currently engaged in talks in New Delhi aimed at breaking the deadlock caused by the NSCN’s demand for a separate flag and constitution, a request that has been firmly rejected by the Government of India.
An insider from the NSCN indicated that there were no new proposals being put forth by their side; however, the Centre’s delegation, led by AK Mishra, expressed interest in reevaluating the Framework Agreement to identify a solution within its parameters. “No new proposal, but we will explore ways and means to settle within the parameter of the FA,” the NSCN source stated.
Sources reveal that the current talks have deliberately avoided contentious topics such as the flag and constitution, as the Government of India’s representatives prefer to focus on other issues encompassed within the Framework Agreement. The NSCN has consistently maintained that it will not sign any agreement without the inclusion of provisions for a flag and constitution.
Despite ongoing discussions, there appears to be a lack of optimism regarding the outcome of the negotiations in New Delhi. The next round of talks is scheduled for October 14.
