But they will not merge with India,” said Mr. Muivah. The chief of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-IM (NSCN-IM) said on Friday that the Centre recognised the sovereignty of the Nagas when it signed the 2015 framework agreement and that the Nagas will co-exist but not merge with India. The Government of India through the Framework Agreement recognises the sovereignty of the Nagas.”“The agreement also says ‘Inclusive peaceful co-existence of the two entities sharing sovereign power’. The Nagas will co-exist with India sharing sovereign powers as agreed in the Framework Agreement and defined in the competencies. The Intelligence Bureau has been holding discussions with Mr. Muivah, who has been camping in New Delhi for more than a fortnight.

Source: The Hindu August 14, 2020 07:41 UTC