'Disturbances on Assam-Nagaland border'

Kohima, 17th July, 2021

The Political Affairs Committee (PAC) of the Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee held its meeting on 16th July 2021 at Congress Bhavan, Kohima. After much discussions and deliberations on the current political situation in the state and emerging disturbances on Assam-Nagaland border, the PAC unanimously resolved to pass a three point resolution in the greater interest of the people of Nagaland.

1. On recent formation of Parliamentary Committee and Core Committee on Naga Political issue by members of Nagaland Legislative Assembly, the meeting decided to urge all 60 legislators to resign and pave way for urgent implementation of political solution, as there is nothing more to talk according to GoI Interlocutor, who is also the Governor of Nagaland. Their resignation will only demonstrate their sincerity towards implementation of political solution.

2. The meeting cautioned Assam Govt on passing The Assam Cattle Preservation Bill, 2021 that is bound to create more trouble for neighbouring hill states and destroy the age-old ties that have withstood the test of time.

3. Recent border provocation from Assam side by deploying Armed Police personnel well ahead of neutral forces (CAPFs) deployment is of serious concern. Both Assam and Nagaland Govt have taken the wrong path in resolving the long standing boundary disputes, Assam govt for provocation and Nagaland govt for timid response. Since the matter is still pending in Supreme Court, Assam govt must stop its provocation and withdraw its armed police personnel from newly occupied positions. The CAPFs deployed along the disputed border areas must be placed under direct control & supervision of MHA.

Issued by:
Communication Department, NPCC