GoI–NSCN Framework Agreement 2015

 FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (GoI) AND 
THE NATIONAL SOCIALIST COUNCIL OF NAGALAND (NSCN)

The political conflict is about six decades old. Attempts have been made for its comprehensive resolution through discussions between the Government of India and the representatives of the Naga people from time to time. A fresh attempt in this regard was initiated through a political dialogue between the Government of India and the NSCN in 1997.

The GoI-NSCN dialogue led to a better mutual understanding. While the GoI, in expression of the understanding, recognized the unique history and position of the Nagas, the NSCN understood and appreciated the intricacies of the Indian system. With such an understanding and with due appreciation of the imperatives of the contemporary realities and regard for future vision, both sides have agreed to reach an agreement that will end the violent confrontation once and for all and will usher in comprehensive progress in consonance with the genius of the Naga people.

Both sides have understood each other’s respective positions and are cognizant of the universal principle that in a democracy sovereignty lies with the people. Accordingly, the Government of India and the NSCN, respecting people’s wishes for sharing the sovereign power as defined in the competencies, reached an agreement on the 3rd August, 2015 as an honourable solution. It is a matter of great satisfaction that dialogue between the Government of India and the NSCN has successfully concluded and we are confident it will provide for an enduring inclusive new relationship of peaceful co-existence of the two entities.

The two sides agreed that within this framework agreement details and execution plan will be worked out and implemented shortly.

Signatories:
Isak Chishi Swu – Chairman, National Socialist Council of Nagaland
Th. Muivah – General Secretary, National Socialist Council of Nagaland
R.N. Ravi – Representative of Government of India

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