The Naga Rising

Defer elections and allow NSCN (IM) and NNPGs to work on ‘One Solution’: TNR

Mokokchung, January 16 (MTNews): Stating that the cry for solution before the next Assembly election in Nagaland is a genuine call that has the support of all sections of people, and in the context of the latest development between the NSCN (IM) and the NNPGs coming to a meeting point, the group ‘The Naga Rising’ …

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‘Restore special status to Eastern Nagaland with financial independence’ | The Naga Rising appeal to ENPO and suggest alternative arrangements

Mokokchung, January 5 (MTNews): The Naga Rising has appealed to the people of Eastern Nagaland under the leadership of the ENPO and its federating tribe hohos to seek a solution from within, instead of separation from the present State of Nagaland.   “We understand that the genuine grievances presented by the ENPO merits immediate attention …

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India should solve Naga political issue before showcasing Hornbill Festival through G20: TNR

Mokokchung, November 23 (MTNews): As India plans to showcase Nagaland’s famous Hornbill Festival on a global scale when it assumes the G20 Presidency on December 1, 2022 and shoulder global leadership role, it must ask what would better reflect India’s image at the global stage through the lens of G20­­ or after, The Naga Rising …

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TNR proposes roadmap to a peaceful, honorable and early solution

Mokokchung, August 11 (MTNews): The Naga Rising has proposed to the elders, leaders and organizations a ‘roadmap to a peaceful, honorable and early solution’ comprising 3 points.   To help supplement efforts of the Core Committee on Naga Political Issue comprising all 60 legislators of Nagaland, TNR proposed a ‘community platform’ with representation of all …

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A Way Forward on Indo – Naga Peace Process Exploring a middle-ground to break the current impasse

The Naga Rising (TNR) undertook the initiative to tap into the rich knowledge and experiences of experts/thinkers to explore a middle-ground on the Naga flag that may be acceptable to the Government of India (GoI) and the Naga Political Groups (NPGs).   The intention behind the initiative is to offer new ideas and formulations to help break the current impasse in the negotiations so that the Indo-Naga peace …

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RPP an Alternative Platform: TNR

Mokokchung, July 12 (MTNews): Declaring that it is a known fact that all is not well with the governance system in the state, The Naga Rising (TNR) stated today that there is recognition of the need for change. “However, the sense of taking responsibility to clean up the corrupt and dysfunctional system remains a futile …

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Differences over flag and constitution need not delay a solution

Prime Minister Modi should deliver on election promise of honorable solution   In our understanding of the current status of negotiation, the Naga flag and constitution has not been completely rejected, contrary to some media reports suggesting otherwise. Rather, the GoI has made a counter-offer to recognize a cultural flag and the Naga Yezhabo.   …

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‘Poor state of governance characterized by rampant corruption’

TNR says all is not well with the health of democracy in Nagaland   The recent disclosure made by Justice Songkhupchung Serto of the Gauhati High Court that “99% of court cases in Nagaland are against the government” deserves greater attention, observed The Naga Rising today. “The remarks carried in it a message that the …

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Politics is too important to be left to the politicians: The Naga Rising

The Naga Rising has come down heavily on Nagaland chief minister Neiphiu Rio’s recent statement that “politics was best left to politicians” which he reportedly said during the Northeast Agri-Expo in Chumoukedima on May 2, where the chief minister also said that Nagas must “discuss more about our economy” instead.   Describing it as “the …

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