Nagaland Government's Appeal To Centre On Naga Peace Talks

Former Chief Minister TR Zeliang, chairman of ruling United Democratic Alliance, has said the government of India should not change its stand from what has been committed to the Nagas.

The Nagaland government has urged the Centre as well as the Naga extremist groups not to back out from what has been committed over the last 25 years towards the resolution of Naga political issue and peace talks.

Former Chief Minister TR Zeliang, chairman of ruling United Democratic Alliance, has said the government of India should not change its stand from what has been committed to the Nagas through former interlocutor RN Ravi and present government representative AK Mishra.

"The negotiating parties should not back out from what has been committed to each other. With this approach Nagas can expect that the talks will come to a logical conclusion at the earliest. The ongoing talks so far are positive," the Naga leader said in a video message.

Referring to various reports in the media, Mr Zeliang said "loose remarks" made by some Naga leaders based on speculations and hearsays caused misunderstanding and confusion among the Nagas.