NSCN(I-M) Calls Collaboration with Rival Groups Risky on 10th Anniversary of Peace Pact

Quick Summary

• The National Socialist Council of Nagalim (NSCN-Isak-Muivah or NSCN-I-M) has expressed concerns over collaborating with the Working Committee of Naga National Political Groups (NNPG) for a unified political resolution.
• The NSCN-I-M views working with NNPG as hazardous, accusing the Government of India of creating NNPG to counterbalance its leadership and undermine the Framework Agreement (FA).
• The FA was signed between NSCN-I-M and the Indian government in 2015, aiming to recognize naga sovereign rights. Separately, an Agreed position was signed with NNPG in 2017.
• Q. Tuccu, chairman of NSCN-I-M, reaffirmed commitment to FA on its 10th anniversary while calling out divisive politics and highlighting trust issues within Naga groups regarding a common solution.
• Tuccu emphasized that defending the sanctity of FA is critical to protecting Naga national identity and history from being diluted under India’s Constitution.

Indian Opinion Analysis

The enduring complexity surrounding the negotiation for a political solution in Nagaland highlights deep internal divisions among key stakeholders. While NSCN-I-M continues to assert its sovereign aspirations through steadfast allegiance to the Framework Agreement, its refusal to work alongside NNPG further fragments prospects for unity among Naga groups.This division underscores challenges faced by both entities-the Government of India and Naga leadership-in advancing dialogues toward meaningful resolutions.If reconciliation remains elusive between differing factions like NSCN-I-M and NNPG, it could prolong uncertainty about achieving peace in Nagaland-a region historically marked by decades-long conflict.

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