Kohima: The NSCN Provisional Government, led by chairman Ikato I. Chishi Swu, has formally rejected the Competencies proposal submitted to the Indian government on January 2, 2020. Officials argue the document attempts to frame the Naga political movement within the Indian Constitution, violating historical principles of independence.
The group’s statement highlights a long history of resistance, citing the 1929 memorandum to the Simon Commission and the 1951 plebiscite where 99.9 percent of Nagas reportedly voted for sovereign independence. They point to the boycott of 1952 and 1957 Indian elections as evidence of their stance. Tensions escalated following the 2015 Framework Agreement. The Provisional Government alleges that the Indian government shifted its stance after the death of NSCN chairman Isak Chishi Swu in 2016.
A committee headed by lt. gen. V.S. Atem drafted the rejected proposals without consulting the Tatar Hoho. The Provisional Government claims these terms place Naga institutions under the control of Indian authorities, citing specific objections to provisions involving the Election Commission of India, presidential proclamations, and oath-taking protocols overseen by state governors. They warn that proposed regional councils could fragment Naga territory rather than unify it.
Regarding the Hebron leadership, the statement claims: "The Hebron leadership had neither rejected nor condemned the Competencies but instead defended them as a proposal still subject to negotiation." The group accuses that faction of political manipulation and prioritizing financial interests over national sovereignty.
An Extraordinary Joint Emergency Meeting at Mt. Horeb on July 21, 2026, established the Provisional Government. They declared the current talks between the Government of India and the Hebron group void. The group intends to maintain political and armed resistance until, in their words, the "full length and breadth" of Nagalim’s sovereignty is restored.
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