New Delhi: To give a fresh impetus to the
peace process in Nagaland, the Centre has started consultation
with Naga insurgent groups and taking views from them and
other stake holders on the proposed special package being
prepared by it.
A high-level Central delegation, led by Home Secretary G K
Pillai, is currently on a two-day visit to Nagaland and
discussing various issues with all concerned for bringing a
permanent solution to the six-decade-old insurgency problem.
Union Home Ministry officials said the Centre was trying
to bring all underground and tribal groups of Nagaland under a
single roof and hammer out a new political and economic
solution acceptable to all.
The package, which is likely to be ready and placed before
the Naga groups by November, includes financial largesses,
greater devolution of powers, special steps for the protection
of Naga culture and heritage besides others.
The government will offer the package only after getting
full assurance from militant groups like NSCN-IM, NSCN-K and
other organisations such as Naga Hoho of coming under a single
platform and showing readiness for negotiation.
The ceasefire between the NSCN-IM and the Centre completed
11 years and during this period, over 50 rounds of talks were
held for finding an acceptable and honourable solution to the
Naga conflict.
Bureau Report
