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10/12/2004: "February 5 2003"
A Naga International Support Center, Nisc,
A human rights organization
Press Release
Amsterdam, february 5 2003
Mr. Padmanabhaiah reportedly has said that: “At the time of signing any agreement, we will not only take up the issue of surrendering of arms but also disbanding the faction itself. That is our ultimate objective but right now it is a little far”. He said the Government has made it clear to the Naga leaders that is they desired to have a serious political dialogue, they will have to come to India as we will not be able to continue such talks outside the country.”.
Upon reading a report on an interview in the latest issue of ‘Panchajanya by the interlocutor for the Indian Government’ Mr. Padmanabhaiah, Nisc wonders if this is a fabricated interview, for the consequneces of his statements would devastating. Nisc does not think the official interlocutor would be taking the peace talks in his own hand. Going by what he claims what is on agenda of the Indian Government, if the interview indeed was given, has he for the second time released his own views?
If Mr. Padmanabhaiah speaks on behalf of the Government of India then he does that in sharp contrast to what has by both paties been described as a an atmosphere of trust and understanding to come to a long lasting solution of the more than five decades old conflict between India and Nagalim. Consequently it is a surprise to hear from a man of the standing of Mr. Padmanabiaha as with these words he seems to totally ignore the terms of the talks namely: the talks are to be unconditional, at the highest level and outside India. Is it up to Mr. Pamanabhaiah to unilaterally set new terms of his own to the peace talks?
The question now id will the NSCN be dictated this way?
These are hard, solid, issues and Nisc feels that Mr. P has to find answers to those questions. Naturally his way of handling the Indo-Naga issue has become highly questionable once again. He is expected to know that a solution only can be expected out of understanding, not from dictation.
From the last statement of the collective leadership of the NSCN issued while in Delhi it is clear that that leadership is doing the utmost in seeking a just solution to the longstanding issue. Nisc thus wonders if Mr. P. has had the opportunity to study the document before he spoke out to the contrary. Could the Government of India elaborate on the dictorial statements made by Mr. Padmanabaiah?
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