Substantive issues on Naga political problem resolved: Guv

Nagaland Governor R N Ravi said on Friday that all substantive issues between negotiators and the Centre on the Naga political problem have been resolved and assured people that Article 371(A) of the Constitution will not be repealed.

Ravi, who was earlier the interlocutor for the Naga peace talks, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi had told him before he joined as governor that the Naga peace process must be concluded within three months.

Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio expressed hope that the vexed issue would be settled soon with Ravi taking over as the governor of Nagaland.

Ravi, who assumed office on August 1, quoted the prime minister as saying, "Now we must conclude the peace process... Having resolved all the issues we must do it within three months time."
On the Naga peace process, he said, "All the substantive issues have been resolved and there is nothing left. We (Naga negotiators and the Centre) have agreed that with the Centre recognizing the unique history of the Nagas, the settlement is on the basis of power sharing and peaceful coexistence."