Nagaland Political Affairs Committee Meeting Prioritizes Naga Political Dialogue and ENPO Issue

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Kohima: The Political Affairs Committee (PAC) of Nagaland held its first meeting since its formation last November on August 28 at the State Banquet Hall in Kohima. After the meeting, K G Kenye, Minister for Power & Parliamentary Affairs and member secretary of PAC, briefed the media.

Kenye stated that the PAC’s primary focus was on the Naga political dialogues and the ENPO issue. The PAC includes all political parties in the state with elected representatives in the State Assembly and Parliament.

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During the meeting, there was a consensus that the approach to resolving the Naga political issues should change, with a stronger emphasis on unity among the political groups representing the Naga people. The PAC also discussed the need to engage with civil society, tribal organizations, and other key groups to gather their opinions on the way forward, Kenye said.

Additionally, the PAC reviewed the Framework Agreement and the Agreed Position with the Government of India, noting that certain aspects of the Framework Agreement remain undisclosed to the public. The PAC aims to consult the Naga public and civil organizations to seek their views on resolving these long-standing issues, he stated.

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The session also touched on the ongoing discussions between the ENPO and the Government of India, with hopes for closer cooperation between the new ENPO office bearers and the State Government.

The meeting was attended by two Members of Parliament, all 60 legislators of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly, and members of various political parties in the state.

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