Nagas "very close" to settlement of vexed political issue: Guv

Nagaland Governor R N Ravi on Friday said with the "successful" conclusion of negotiations between the Centre and Naga political groups, Nagas could be now "very close" to settlement of the decades-old Naga political issue.

Delivering his maiden address in the Assembly after taking up the gubernatorial post in August 2019, Ravi said the Peoples Democratic Alliance (PDA) government in Nagaland has always considered the early settlement of the Naga political issue as its most important agenda.

Ravi, who is also the Centre's interlocutor for Naga peace talks, told the legislators, "It gives me great pleasure to share with you that we could be now very close to it.

"The negotiation which were going on for the past many years between the Government of India and the Naga political groups have been successfully concluded.

"My government conveys its deepest appreciation to all the stakeholders for exhibiting utmost sincerity, foresightedness and a spirit of understanding in helping create a conducive atmosphere for conclusion of the talks in a positive manner."
Mentioning that it is imperative that all the various organizations unite for an early settlement, the governor said, "If we fail this time, then we will be missing a golden opportunity."