Government’s Interlocutor for Naga Peace Talks RN Ravi signed the Agreement on behalf of the Government of India. Isak Chishi Swu, Chairman and Th. Muivah, General Secretary were the signatories on behalf of the NSCN. The entire top leadership of the NSCN (IM), including all members of the “collective leadership”, has fully endorsed the agreement and was present during the ceremony. 

This agreement will end the oldest insurgency in the country. It will restore peace and pave the way for prosperity in the North East. It will advance a life of dignity, opportunity and equity for the Naga people, based on their genius and consistent with the uniqueness of the Naga people and their culture and traditions. 

Attempts were made from time to time to resolve the issue through discussion with representatives of the Naga people. A fresh attempt for a comprehensive resolution was initiated with the NSCN in 1997. 

The Government interlocutor held frequent consultations with broad spectrum of Naga leaders, including those from the traditional tribal bodies, civil society, youth and students’ bodies, women’s groups, elected representatives and other stakeholders. 

In his statement at the signing ceremony, Prime Minister lauded the courage and wisdom of the Naga leaders and civil society and thanked them for their co-operation in reaching the agreement. He also praised the Naga people for their support and the NSCN for maintaining the ceasefire for nearly two decades that enabled the dialogue to succeed. Prime Minister spoke of his vision for the transformation of the Northeast region. He also expressed confidence that the agreement will open a glorious new chapter for the Naga people to build a bright future for Nagaland and also contribute to the nation with a sense of pride and confidence. 

Th. Muivah, General Secretary, NSCN, narrated the history of Nagas’ struggle and thanked the Hon’ble Prime Minister for his vision and resolve, which made it possible for the Government of India and the NSCN to reach an honourable settlement. 

Within this framework agreement, details and execution plan will be released shortly. 

Home Minister Rajnath Singh, National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and other high dignitaries of the Government of India were present. 

The NSCN was represented by its entire collective leadership and senior leaders of various Naga tribes. 

Later, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Governor of Nagaland Padmanabha Acharya, Chief Minister of Nagaland TR Zeliang, former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge, Janata Dal (U) leader Sharad Yadav, Samajwadi Party leader Mulayam Singh Yadav, CPI (M) leader Sitaram Yechury, BSP leader Mayawati, Nationalist Congress Party leader Sharad Pawar, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, DMK leader and former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu M. Karunanidhi, Janata Dal (S) leader HD Deve Gowda and Congress President Sonia Gandhi on this occasion.