Alleges of ‘double standards’ on peace and dialogue
Kohima, September 14 (MExN): The NSCN (IM) has accused the Government of India (GoI) of adopting “double standards” on peace and dialogue, alleging that its international commitments on peaceful resolution of conflicts are at odds with its approach towards the Naga political issue and the situation in Manipur. It made a call to “End colonialism in ALL its forms.”
In a statement issued by its MIP, NSCN (IM) said the Centre had advocated peace, dialogue and diplomatic settlement at international forums while allegedly failing to honour political agreements.
The organisation referred to the recently concluded 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi and the New Delhi Declaration 2026, saying the Centre had supported principles of multilateral reforms, democratic global governance and sovereign equality under paragraphs 11 and 12 of the declaration.
It also cited paragraphs 23, 37 and 40, claiming that the declaration expressed concern over armed conflicts, called for prevention of hostilities and emphasised addressing the root causes of unrest and resolving disputes through dialogue, consultation and peaceful diplomacy.
The NSCN (IM) said these commitments contrasted with the Centre’s approach towards the Naga political issue.
Referring to the Indo-Naga Framework Agreement signed on August 3, 2015, the NSCN (IM) claimed that the agreement recognised the “unique history, sovereign rights, and legitimate political identity” of the Naga people.
It alleged that 11 years after the agreement was signed, its implementation had been “deliberately frozen”, accusing the GoI of choosing a “military solution over sincere, honest dialogue.”
It also made allegations regarding the conflict in Manipur, claiming that state authorities were using “nomadic” Kuki groups as “proxy forces” against Naga communities.
It alleged that the GoI was “arming and providing logistical support to the KNA and even collaborating with KNA (B) across the Myanmar border to destabilise the region.” The NSCN (IM) claimed that such actions were “fuelling ethnic warfare to crush the Naga political resistance.”
The organisation said the Naga people had shown “immense patience” at the negotiating table since 1997, but cautioned that continued military suppression and alleged proxy warfare could make it difficult for Naga leaders to return to negotiations.
“Peaceful dialogue requires two honest parties,” it said, calling on the GoI to choose between what it described as “global rhetoric” and genuine political peace. “End colonialism in ALL its forms—including your own,” it concluded.
