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Kohima: N. Kitovi Zhimomi, convenor of the Working Committee of the Naga National Political Groups, pushed for an immediate political solution yesterday. He cited deep frustration among youth over years of stalled progress. Despite the 2015 Framework Agreement and the 2017 Agreed Position, a final deal remains elusive. Kitovi believes the public has reached a breaking point.
Addressing a rally at Agri Expo, Kitovi stated, “The massive response reflected strong public support for an urgent political solution.” He dismissed claims that he bankrolled the Fed-Up Nagas movement. Instead, he claimed the group’s goals simply aligned with his own. He views the younger generation as the true stakeholders in the peace process.
The leader also slammed a new memorandum of understanding regarding oil exploration between Assam, Nagaland, and the federal government. He questioned the legitimacy of the deal. The Naga people own their land and resources, he argued. He warned that any drilling must wait until the Assam-Nagaland boundary dispute gets resolved. He fears unilateral decisions will only trigger more violence.
Progress remains frozen. Kitovi accused unnamed parties of blocking the path to peace. He called on the public to identify who is playing a double game. The veteran politician also challenged the NSCN (I-M) to explain its absence from the rally publicly rather than blaming individual politicians. He maintains that the government and his group are ready to move forward right now.
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