The NSCN (IM) has accused the Government of India (GoI) of adopting “double standards” by advocating peace, dialogue and diplomatic settlement on international platforms while allegedly suppressing the political aspirations of the Naga people and pursuing a military approach in Manipur.
In a statement issued by its ministry of information and publicity (MIP), the NSCN (IM) referred to the recently concluded 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi and the adoption of the New Delhi Declaration 2026, claiming that the declaration reflected the GoI’s commitment to multilateral reforms, democratic global governance, sovereign equality and peaceful resolution of conflicts.
It said the declaration expressed concern over armed conflicts, called for the prevention of hostilities and emphasised addressing the root causes of unrest through dialogue, consultation and peaceful diplomacy.
The MIP, however, alleged that these international commitments stood in stark contrast to the Centre’s approach towards the Naga political issue. It pointed to the Indo-Naga Framework Agreement signed on August 3, 2015, claiming that the agreement recognised the “unique history, sovereign rights and legitimate political identity” of the Naga people.
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Eleven years after the signing of the agreement, the organisation alleged that the GoI had deliberately stalled its implementation while choosing what it described as “military suppression” over sincere, honest political dialogue.
The statement further alleged that the Centre was using proxy forces in Manipur to carry out military aggression against Naga communities. It specifically accused the government of arming and providing logistical support to the Kuki National Army (KNA) and alleged collaboration with KNA(B) operating from Myanmar to destabilise the region.
“Preaching human rights, structural reforms, and peaceful diplomacy to international bodies like BRICS while violently crushing indigenous nations is a dangerous game,” it said adding, “The Naga people have shown immense patience at the negotiating table since 1997”. It warned that continued military pressure and what it described as proxy warfare could make it increasingly difficult for Naga leaders to return to negotiations.
“Peaceful dialogue requires two honest parties,” the organisation said, urging the Government of India to choose between what it termed deceptive global rhetoric and genuine political peace.
“End colonialism in ALL its forms—including your own,” it added.
