[In August, 2015, the NSCN (I-M) and the Centre signed a 'framework
agreement' in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a final
settlement. Though the exact meaning of shared sovereignty hasn't been
divulged yet, sources hinted at the possibility of Nagas getting a
separate constitution, flag, parliament and judiciary. The
spokesperson added that the government, in the 'framework agreement'
has recognized the Nagas' sovereignty and has also accepted that the
Nagas are unique people with a separate entity and sovereign rights.
"India has recognized the uniqueness of Naga history and culture.

(What about the Manipuris? What about the Mizos? What about the
Arunachalis? What abut the Bodos? (Even if we, for the time being, set
aside the Assamese.)
And, the huge elephant in the room, what about Kashmiris?

And, how to reconcile the Greater Nagaland with the clashing claims of
the Manipuris/Meitis, in particular?

- Sukla)]

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/nscn-agrees-to-shared-sovereignty/articleshow/58602159.cms

NSCN agrees to ‘shared sovereignty’

TNN | Updated: May 10, 2017, 03.26 AM IST

HIGHLIGHTS
In 2015, the NSCN (I-M) and the Centre signed a ‘framework agreement’
in the presence of PM Modi for a final settlement
This development comes after 37 years of armed struggle and 20 years
of negotiations

GUWAHATI: The National Socialist Council of Nagaland, Isak-Muivah
(NSCN-IM), after 37 years of armed struggle and 20 years of
negotiations, has finally settled for 'co-existing together with
shared sovereignty' — a new experiment that a federal India with
strong unitary features will embark on with the signing of apeace
agreement soon. In a statement, a spokesperson of NSCN (I-M) said, "As
of now, the Nagas have agreed to co-exist together under shared
sovereignty. The ongoing Indo-Naga political talks are progressing
smoothly. The framework agreement, which will ensure peaceful
coexistence between the Nagas and India with shared sovereignty, will
surely usher in peace and a brighter political era for the Nagas."

***In August, 2015, the NSCN (I-M) and the Centre signed a 'framework
agreement' in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a final
settlement. Though the exact meaning of shared sovereignty hasn't been
divulged yet, sources hinted at the possibility of Nagas getting a
separate constitution, flag, parliament and judiciary. The
spokesperson added that the government, in the 'framework agreement'
has recognized the Nagas' sovereignty and has also accepted that the
Nagas are unique people with a separate entity and sovereign rights.
"India has recognized the uniqueness of Naga history and culture.***
[Emphasis added.]

Top Comment
Are we setting up ourselves for another Kashmir like issue!
Ankush Dey

The Nagas were independent before the arrival of the British. Only a
part of Nagalim was conquered by the British. There is no merger
agreement between the Nagas and India. India invaded Nagalim and set
up arbitrary boundaries " the spokesperson further said.




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