Dimapur, June 25: In an important development in the Naga peace process, the two principal negotiating groups—the NSCN-IM and the Working Committee of the Naga National Political Groups (WC-NNPG)—will, for the first time, share a public platform at a youth-led rally in Dimapur on June 27.
The event, titled “Naga Youth Movement” and organised by Fed Up Nagas, will be held at Super Market, Dimapur, under the theme “Hear the Youth, Honour the Truth.”
According to the programme released by the organisers, representatives of both negotiating entities will address the gathering from the same stage. The WC-NNPG will be represented by convenor N. Kitovi Zhimomi and secretary Alezo Venuh, while leaders of the NSCN-IM are also expected to participate.
The programme, to be moderated by Eno Idizeung Naga, will include a keynote address by Fed Up Nagas, presentation of a memorandum, adoption of a mass resolution, sloganeering and a benediction by Rev. Dr Visor H. Naga.
The event is being organised under the banner of the “Youth for Truth” movement launched by Concerned Naga Youths under Fed Up Nagas, which describes itself as non-partisan, pro-peace, pro-agreement and pro-Naga future.
At the heart of the movement is an appeal for the immediate implementation of the signed Naga political agreements.
In a concept note, the organisers said prolonged delays in implementing the agreements have led to “social, economic and moral decay” in Naga society.
“For decades, the Naga people have endured conflict, uncertainty and prolonged political negotiations. While we respect the historical sacrifices and political struggles that led to dialogue with the Government of India, we, the Naga youths of today, are compelled to speak out,” the organisers said.
They pointed out that two major agreements—the 2015 Framework Agreement signed with the NSCN-IM and the Agreed Position signed with the NNPGs in 2017—remain unimplemented despite years of negotiations.
The continued delay and ambiguity, the youth group said, have created a vacuum and deepened public frustration, prompting the younger generation to demand a peaceful and democratic resolution to the issue.
The joint appearance of the two negotiating groups has generated considerable interest across Nagaland, with many viewing it as a potentially significant moment in the peace process. All eyes will now be on whether the two sides use the common platform to signal convergence or provide fresh insights into the status of the stalled negotiations.
Organisers have called on citizens, particularly the youth, to attend the rally in large numbers and strengthen the call for a truth-based and honourable resolution to the Naga political issue.
