LOK SABHA
Though the Government
has entered into cease-fire with National Socialist Council
of Nagaland (I/M) faction (NSCN-IM), National Socialist Council
of Nagaland (Khaplang faction), Dima Halam Daogah (DHD), and
the united Peoples’ Democratic Solidarity (UPDS), dialogue is
being held with NSCN (IM) only. During the peace talks held
in the month of January, 2003 between the representatives of
the Government of India and the National Socialist council of
Nagaland (IM), the NSCN (IM) raised among other issues, their
demands relating to the distinct identify of the Nagas and their
stand on unification of Naga areas. There was an agreement to
continue the formal talks until a lasting settlement is reached.
Both sides re-affirmed the need for a peaceful and violence-free
environment.
Stating this
in the Lok Sabha today in a written reply the Minister of State
for Home, Shri I.D. Swami said there is no proposal for creation
of Autonomous State within the State of Assam under Article
244(A) of the Constitution of India.
