Kohima, Nagaland — The Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) has firmly countered former president K. Therie’s criticism of the Political Affairs Committee (PAC) resolution passed on September 12 regarding the Naga political issue. Therie had dismissed the resolution as “futile and a waste,” leading to a robust response from the NPCC.
Yanger Longkumer, Chairperson of the NPCC Communications Department, acknowledged that while Therie’s critique holds some merit, the resolution’s goals—fostering consensus, transparency, and inclusivity—are vital. Longkumer emphasized that the NPCC’s engagement in the PAC meeting aimed to ensure that agreements between the Central government and Naga political groups (NPGs) are accessible to both PAC members and the public, thereby enhancing the consultative process and political dialogue.
The NPCC highlighted the importance of the agreements and the ongoing efforts by successive Central governments to address the Naga political issue. However, they clarified that their role does not involve direct participation in the negotiations, thus limiting their influence over the final resolution.
Despite these limitations, the NPCC expressed its willingness to support the process when needed and called on the Central government to honor and implement the agreements with the NPGs without delay. On the matter of appointing a new political interlocutor, the NPCC advised against framing the role negatively, advocating for effective coordination and accountability to simplify the complex issue rather than exacerbate it.