DIMAPUR, May 2: The GPRN/NSCN, led by N Kitovi Zhimomi and Maj (Retd) RM Lotha, has reiterated its stance on unity and inclusivity within the Naga movement, emphasizing that it harbors no ill-will against absentee comrades, be they leaders or followers. In a recent statement, the leadership confirmed that the Khehoyi Designated Camp would remain a welcoming space for all Naga National workers who believe in the Agreed Position signed on November 17, 2017.
The statement called for an end to the petty personal differences that have negatively impacted Naga history. The GPRN/NSCN stressed that the path toward resolving the Indo-Naga political problem lies in unity, urging all Naga groups to put aside their grievances and focus on the 2017 Agreed Position as the only “practical and honorable” solution.
The GPRN/NSCN also addressed recent developments surrounding the Ceasefire (CF) extension between the Government of India (GOI) and the organization. On April 7, 2025, the Chairman of the Ceasefire Monitoring Group (CFMG) extended an invitation to N Kitovi Zhimomi, the Ato Kilonser of GPRN/NSCN (NK), and a five-member team traveled to New Delhi. The ceasefire agreement was subsequently extended for one year on April 11, 2025. However, the GPRN/NSCN leadership clarified that the issue of who the GOI invites, signs, or extends Ceasefire with is not their concern.
The statement also responded to Gen (Retd) MB Neokpao’s public statement on April 14, 2025, where he denied sending GPRN/NSCN (NK) CFSB members to Delhi and rejected the April 11 Ceasefire extension. The GPRN/NSCN leadership pointed out that Neokpao’s actions effectively ruled him out of any ceasefire consideration with the GOI. They also criticized the Eastern Naga National Workers’ Association (ENNWA) for claiming that the ceasefire would not be recognized in the Eastern Nagaland People’s Organization (ENPO) areas, reiterating that GPRN/NSCN (U) had never entered into a ceasefire agreement with the GOI.
The statement also addressed a controversial meeting held on April 28, 2025, at the Police Guest House in Chumukedima, where CFMG Chairman Lt. Gen (Retd) AS Bedi met with a non-ceasefire entity, GPRN/NSCN (U). Reports suggested that the ceasefire was extended for another year, which raised concerns about procedural norms and the role of the CFMG in the extension process. The GPRN/NSCN (NK) sought clarification from the CFMG, which responded by stating that the signing and extension of the ceasefire is solely the prerogative of the GOI/MHA, with the CFMG/CFSB acting only as a facilitator.
The GPRN/NSCN emphasized that “ceasefire signed with one entity cannot shelter another,” and stressed that the GOI alone has the authority to decide whether or not to extend ceasefire or Suspension of Operation (SOP) to other entities. As a key partner in the Working Committee (WC) of the NNPGs, the GPRN/NSCN expressed its desire for the ceasefire or SOP to be extended to all Naga entities supporting an early Indo-Naga political solution.
Finally, the GPRN/NSCN leadership called on Naga leaders to “climb down from high moral ground” and accept each other, stating that “accepting each other is the key and a pre-requisite for any struggling nation.” They reaffirmed their commitment to a peaceful and practical resolution of the Naga issue and urged all Naga groups to work together for the common good of the Naga people.
