No deadline set for Naga peace process: RN Ravi
Mr Ravi, who is also the Governor of Nagaland, reiterated that solution to the Naga issue will not affect the territorial integrity.
Guwahati: Prime Minister’s envoy for Naga talks, Mr R.N. Ravi, has made it clear that there is no time-frame or deadline set to conclude the ongoing Naga peace-process.
Pointing out that October 31 was the deadline to conclude the negotiation on contentious issues between the government of India and Naga rebel groups — NSCN (I-M) and working committee of NNPGs — Mr Ravi however said that they would strive to conclude the entire peace-process at the earliest.
Admitting that there has been an attempt to create confusion on many contentious issues, Mr Ravi clarified that Centre was not going to sign any peace-accord or agreement with Naga people in isolation.
Mr Ravi, who is also the Governor of Nagaland, reiterated that solution to the Naga issue will not affect the territorial integrity of any north-eastern states.
“Before the final settlement, we need to allay the apprehensions of the neighbours, including the legitimate concerns of the neighbouring states,” said Mr Ravi, pointing out that his focus would be now to take the neighbouring states and other stakeholders on board in the peace-process.
Pointing out that all major contentious issues between the Centre and Naga negotiators have been resolved, the Governor attributed it to the maturity of Naga leaders.