GUWAHATI, Oct 31: The Central government Thursday clarified that no final Naga settlement has been arrived at and that all stakeholders, including the States of Assam, Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh, will be consulted and their concerns taken into consideration beore any settlement is arrived at with Naga groups.
The Ministry of Home Affairs stated in a notification that lots of rumours and misinformation is being spread that is “creating anxiety and concern in some parts of the country”.
The MHA notice also stated that “no credence needs to be given to such rumours and incorrect information”.
It is clarified that before any settlement is arrived at with Naga groups, all stakeholders including States of Assam, Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh will be duly consulted and their concerns will be taken into consideration.https://t.co/4E7oeydODX@PIB_India@airnewsalerts
— Spokesperson, Ministry of Home Affairs (@PIBHomeAffairs) October 31, 2019
On the other hand, NEDA convener and Assam Finance, Health and PWD Minister Himants Biswa Sarma also allayed fears stating that the Central Government will take the people of Manipur, Assam & Arunachal Pradesh into full confidence before arriving at a conclusion and that reports of the Naga Accord being signed unilaterally are baseless and aimed at disturbing peace in the Northeast.
The Central Government will take people of Manipur, Assam & Arunachal Pradesh into full confidence before arriving at a conclusion on #NagaPeaceTalks
Rumors that Naga Accord is being signed unilaterally are baseless and aimed at disturbing peace in NE. @AmitShah @NBirenSingh
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) October 31, 2019
Here is the full text of the MHA release:
It has come to notice of the Government that lots of rumours and misinformation is being spread in media including social media that final Naga settlement has been arrived at and will be announced soon. This is creating anxiety and concern in some parts of the country.
It is clarified that before any settlement is arrived at with Naga groups, all stakeholders including States of Assam, Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh will be duly consulted and their concerns will be taken into consideration.
No credence needs to be given to such rumours and incorrect information.
