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Naga accord: Some issues yet undecided, ex-CM Neiphiu Rio
New Delhi: Former Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on Tuesday said that even though the historic Naga accord was signed between the Indian government and the NSCN-IM, both sides were yet to take a decision on demands like the right to retain weapons in areas of the northeast where the insurgent group has its presence.
“The Naga accord should not be seen as an immediate settlement between the government and the NSCN-IM. There still are demands from the NSCN-IM to be allowed to carry arms, especially in areas where it has a presence.
“Now this might be basically to protect themselves from attacks by rival factions. But the government is yet to decide on this demand,” Rio, who served as Nagaland chief minister for three consecutive terms, told IANS in an interview.
Rio is in Delhi to attend the ongoing monsoon session of parliament.
The 64-year-old leader of the Naga People’s Front (NPF), who gave up his chief ministership to become the lone Lok Sabha member from Nagaland, also said the government and the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (Isak-Muivah) have decided on a time-frame under which they expect to decide on all the demands.
Refuting media reports that the government did not accept the NSCN-IM’s demand to redraw the state’s border to incorporate Naga-inhabited areas of Assam, Manipur and Arunachal, he said: “The demand for Greater Nagaland is the main demand of the NSCN — irrespective of which faction it is. The question of dropping that demand does not arise as this is what the conflict is all about.”
“Demand for Greater Nagaland is part of the 16-point demand in the agreement by the NSCN-IM. I do not think it is going to be dropped. However, let’s see what happens,” said Rio, adding that every thing would be clear once the minutes of the accord are out, which he believes would take some time.
In a surprising but historic move, the NSCN-IM and the government on Monday signed the Naga Peace Accord settling an almost 20-year-old peace negotiation process that started in 1997 after the group signed the ceasefire agreement.
NSCN-IM general secretary Thuingaleng Muivah, who signed the accord on Monday at a ceremony at the prime minister’s 7 Race Course Road residence, hailed it as a “momentous occasion”.
Asked what if the other factions of NSCN do not give a positive response to the peace accord that was signed on Monday, Rio said: “The Naga Peace Accord is based on the basis of principles of the NSCN which is the same. There is still room for discussion with other factions and the government will surely talk with the other factions also. They will be brought to the negotiation table.”
Apart from the NSCN-IM, there are three other major factions involved in the insurgency in the state. These are NSCN-K, NSCN-U and NSCN-KZ — and experts aver that they are unlikely to accept the newly-signed peace accord.
Rio said Prime Minister Narendra Modi called him on Monday evening and spoke to him about how to solve problems related to Nagaland further.
Refuting rumours about Isak Chisi Swu not being consulted on the final agreement of the Naga Accord due to his deteriorating health, he said: “Swu was informed about each and every minute development related to the issue and even general secretary T. Muivah had spoken to him prior to the ceremony at Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s residence.”
NSCN-IM chairman Swu was admitted to a Delhi-based hospital on July 5 after he suffered renal failure. The 85-year-old leader underwent surgery on July 14 and is said to be recovering.
Lucknow: Vishal Singh, a renowned social worker from Lucknow, also known as Foodman, has once again made India proud. He was honored by the Happy Hands Gloves Cooperative Limited Company in Korathai, Thailand, for his work with the Hunger Free World Mission.
The Hunger Free World Mission’s meeting was held in Korathai, Thailand, under Vishal Singh’s leadership. Representatives from several countries, including Mr. Raja Dwivedi (Managing Director of Happy Hands Gloves Limited), Thailand Coordinator Mr. Raja Mishra, and member Mr. Varun Singh, attended the event.
Under Vishal Singh’s leadership, the attendees took a pledge to work together toward creating a hunger-free world.
Speaking on the occasion, Vishal Singh explained that the main goal of the Hunger Free World Mission is social participation. He said the mission is not just about feeding people but also about meeting other basic needs of those who are struggling. The mission focuses on helping families of terminally ill patients in hospitals by providing food and shelter. It also works to fulfill essential needs like education, jobs, and care for the elderly.
For the last 16 years, the Vijay Sri Foundation has been providing free services, benefiting thousands of people. Vishal Singh highlighted that the mission aims to gain global recognition like other organizations such as WHO, WWF, and Red Cross, which work for social causes.
During this meeting, Vishal Singh was appointed as the Chairman of the Hunger Free World Mission by representatives from various countries. They also discussed holding regular meetings in different countries to push the mission forward.
Business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has also supported this humanitarian mission, vowing to promote the idea of “Seva Parmo Dharma” (Service is the highest duty) worldwide. Vishal Singh praised him, stating that people like Dr .Abhishek Verma inspire others to work for the betterment of society.
Recently, Romania’s Ambassador, Mr . Daniela Sezonov Ţane, invited Vishal Singh to the Romanian Embassy in Delhi, where they discussed the mission in detail. Impressed by his humanitarian work, she honored Vishal Singh and invited him to Romania to take the mission forward .
Food man Vishal Singh has been serving the people of India for the past 16 years. Through the Vijay Sri Foundation, he provides free meals to cancer patients & their families ,shelter, and education for women & children along with running free old-age homes in Lucknow.
In addition to his humanitarian work, Vishal Singh also addresses issues like crime and corruption through his role as Chairman of Seva Path Media and Managing Director of Vijay Sri Foundation.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Vishal Singh and his team worked tirelessly to provide food and help to the needy, including starving children, elderly citizens, and pregnant women. Despite contracting the virus himself, he continued to assist others after his recovery. He even created a life-saving oxygen regulator using household items, which was praised by doctors both in India and abroad.
In his address at the meeting, Vishal Singh spoke about his mission to create a hunger-free world. He pointed out that India’s large population, along with issues like unemployment and poverty, has caused the country to fall on the Hunger Index. He urged people to contribute just one handful of grains daily to help create a hunger-free world.
He concluded by saying that through social participation, we can empower the people around us, meet their basic needs, and work together to build a stronger, more prosperous, and developed society.
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