NSCN-IM Retracts Remarks On Ex-CM Jamir's Authority To Speak On Naga Issue
· India · Hindustan Times, The Hindu
NSCN-IM Deputy Ato Kilonser V S Atem and Steering Committee member R H Raising retracted their September 16, 2026 remarks that questioned former Nagaland chief minister S C Jamir's authority to speak on the Naga political issue. The retraction came after the Ao Senden, the apex body of the Ao Naga tribe to which Jamir belongs, warned of action if the statement was not withdrawn within 15 days. The NSCN-IM leaders stated their comments had not been intended to hurt the sentiment of the Ao Senden. The controversy followed Jamir's meeting with RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat in New Delhi on September 10, 2026, where he sought Centre's intervention for early political settlement. The NSCN-IM has been in ceasefire with the Government of India since 1997 and signed the Framework Agreement in August 2015, but key demands like a separate Naga flag and constitution remain unresolved.
Why it matters
The retraction affects Naga tribal unity and the delicate political dialogue process, as it responds to internal tribal pressure over who can represent Naga aspirations. It underscores the Ao Senden's assertion that individual Nagas retain the right to express views on the Naga political issue despite internal differences.
Read the original report — Hindustan Times
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