The Naga People’s Front (NPF) has stressed that the Naga political issue has reached a critical stage where discussions must lead to a clear, inclusive and final resolution.
In a statement issued by its Press Bureau, the party said the Naga political issue has evolved over decades through multiple rounds of talks, agreements and continued engagement between Naga political groups and the Government of India, and “cannot be reduced to narrow or selective interpretations.”
Referring to recent discussions in the Nagaland Legislative Assembly, the NPF stated that Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio has indicated that the matter has reached a stage requiring decision-making at the highest level of the Government of India.
The party said this reflects that the issue is “serious, mature, and close to a stage where decisions must be made.”
At the same time, it noted concerns raised by MLA and NPF Secretary General Achumbemo Kikon regarding the lack of clarity surrounding the outcome of ongoing talks.
According to the statement, while engagement with the Government of India continues, “people do not know when the final solution will come, or what shape it will take,” adding that “talks alone are not enough—there must be results.”
The NPF also cautioned against “piecemeal solutions,” stating that partial arrangements addressing only sections of the issue could create confusion or division, and emphasised that any final settlement must be “complete, fair, and acceptable to all sections.”
The NPF also cautioned against “piecemeal solutions,” stating that partial arrangements addressing only sections of the issue could create confusion or division, and emphasised that any final settlement must be “complete, fair, and acceptable to all sections.”
It further stated that the issue goes beyond politics, describing it as one involving “identity, history, and the future of the people,” and called for responsible discourse that contributes to clarity rather than confusion.
“At this stage, what people expect is not more debate about who said what, but clarity about where the process is heading,” the statement said, adding that there is a growing sentiment that discussions must now translate into a “clear, transparent, and time-bound outcome.”
The party reiterated that with the involvement of the Government of India over the years, the process now requires attention at the highest level, and decisions should not be delayed further.
“Talks must lead to results. Engagement must lead to resolution. And above all, the final outcome must be one that is honourable, inclusive, and lasting,” the statement added.