Kohima: Nagaland's Political Affairs Committee is demanding a Union Minister to lead the Indo-Naga political negotiations. State Power Minister KG Kenye announced the move in Kohima on August 4. He claims a high-level official from New Delhi is vital to build trust. Without that seniority, the involved groups remain wary. Kenye stated, "Unless it is from that level, the parties involved in the talk are also not very confident."
This marks the first meeting for the committee since September 2025. Kenye noted the state government is holding the Union government to previous promises regarding the appointment. The committee aims to engage all stakeholders soon. They want a clear roadmap to end the region's protracted political conflict. Kenye hopes to see concrete plans move forward quickly.
The session bypassed the Eastern Nagaland People's Organisation demand for the Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority. The group requested a special Assembly session on July 29 to finalize the authority's constitution. They also cited an upcoming deadline linked to Indian Independence Day. Despite the tension, Kenye asked for patience. He noted that the state stands at the threshold of progress. Regarding the recent split in the NSCN (IM) Eastern Flank, the minister stayed quiet. He said he needs to see the ground realities before he weighs in.
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