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KOHIMA, October 15 2020: Minister for Planning & Coordination, Land Revenue, Neiba Kronu and Advisor, IT, Science & Technology, NRE, Mmhonlumo Kikon addressed the media after the Consultative Meeting on Naga Political Issue called by the Government of Nagaland at the Nagaland Civil Secretariat Conference Hall, Kohima on October 15 2020.
Minister, Neiba stated that a long and fruitful Consultative Meeting with various stakeholders of Nagaland was held at the State Banquet Hall, Chief Minister's Residential Complex, Kohima earlier in the day. He pointed out that participants including prominent leaders, intellectuals, senior citizens and civil societies of the Naga society shared their views and thoughts on the Naga political issue.
Advisor, Mmhonlumo informed that more than 200 representatives attended the consultative meeting and after thorough discussion and deliberation a resolution was passed.
The full text of the resolution in the Consultative Meeting on Naga Political Issue is as follows:
“Resolution passed in the Consultative Meeting on Naga Political Issue called by Government of Nagaland on October 15 2020 at 1000 Hrs in the State Banquet Hall, Chief Minister's Residential Complex, Kohima.
The State Government of Nagaland held a Consultative Meeting of tribal hohos, mass based organisations, civil societies, church organisations, political parties, NGOs and prominent individuals, to discuss the Naga Political Issue and the ongoing political negotiations and peace talks between the Government of India and the Naga nationalist political organisations on 15th October, 2020 at the State Banquet Hall, Chief Minister's Residential Complex, Kohima.
After an intensive and extensive deliberations and discussions, the House unanimously adopted the following resolutions:
1. Appreciate the Government of India for acknowledging the Unique History of the Nagas and for recognising the Naga issue as a political issue.
2. Acknowledges the sacrifices and contributions of the nationalist workers in the course of the Naga political journey and towards the Naga political cause.
3. Expresses gratitude to the civil societies and the church for consistent support towards the Naga cause and making constant efforts towards reconciliation and oneness.
4. Affirm our commitment to continuously work towards a political settlement based on Naga historical and political rights to determine our future on the unique history and position of the Nagas.
5. Urges the Naga political groups to honour and respect the Covenant of Reconciliation and maintain the sanctity of non-violence in letter and spirit for a Shared Naga Future as members of One Naga Family.
6. Appealed to the negotiating groups to come together under a spirit of oneness, mutual trust and understanding with sincerity and commitment towards achieving One Solution for One People as early as possible.
7. Affirmed to relentlessly work in a collective and unified manner with one voice so as to facilitate the peace process and strengthen the negotiations for early realization of the desired One Solution in a transparent manner which is acceptable and honourable.