KOHIMA: After receiving flak for stating that the Naga political issue be sorted out under provisions of the Indian Constitution, Nagaland BJP president Temjen Imna Along said that he endorses the view of the Core Committee on Naga Political Issue that the stalemate on the current issue can be settled in a pragmatic and rational manner that is acceptable to both sides.
Lamenting that the talks have hit a deadlock and consequently a stalemate, he added that the solution to the protracted Naga issues should be charted and sealed "which is not only the aspiration of Nagas but also the need of the hour."
"I am also impelled to endorse the view of the Core Committee on Naga Political Issue that the stalemate on the current issue can be settled in a pragmatic and rational manner that is acceptable to both sides. This is not to say that Naga aspirations should be entirely forfeited but that a constitutional process carried out while charting out a long-lasting honourable solution for Nagas," Along said, continuing to assert that the solution -- whatever it is -- be formulated within the boundaries of the Indian Constitution.
Along began his communique by saying that Nagas have a long unique civilisation and precious lives and resources have been sacrificed in safeguarding this unique history and identity.
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"At this point in time of Naga history Nagas should pay heed to the clarion call of a clear conscience and invoke providence from our Almighty God so that Nagas stand together as a people with love, respect and humility and give out a strong unified voice," he further stated adding that the civil societies have tremendous potential to play a proactive role in bringing all sections of Naga society together to reason out collective wisdom towards a sustainable common future of Nagas.
Then again, Along also apologized for "hurting sentiments" with his statement during the television broadcast.
Along ended his communique with an appeal to all fellow Nagas as well as the Government of India for an honourable and sustainable solution to sort out the vexed issue.
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