THREAD: At a function earlier this month, #Nagaland CM Neiphiu Rio said he would not be campaigning for the assembly elections, due to take place early next year. Instead, Rio said, he would prioritise the resolution of the “Naga political issue”. scroll.in/article/103758… 
In Nagaland, this refers to the long-running demand for a sovereign Naga homeland, which spawned India’s oldest insurgency. scroll.in/article/1037585
The question of addressing these political demands inevitably crops up before assembly elections.
The question of addressing these political demands inevitably crops up before assembly elections.
Before the 2018 polls,civil society, tribal bodies, backed by various armed groups, had agitated for an election boycott until peace talks yielded results. For a while, 11 parties signed a bond saying they would not field candidates – the plan fell apart when the BJP backtracked.
As election season begins again, the National Democratic Progressive Party dredges up the old rhetoric – they are reluctant to campaign for elections until there is a peace accord but they are prepared for polls, nevertheless. scroll.in/article/103758…
Report by @ROKIBUZZAMAN2
Report by @ROKIBUZZAMAN2
"Despite all the commitments and assurances, nothing has happened in the past. Though talks are on track, nobody can assure or guarantee that the talks will be concluded before the election.”- President of the Naga Hoho. scroll.in/article/103758…
By @ROKIBUZZAMAN2
By @ROKIBUZZAMAN2
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