Assam CM asks secrecy over Naga Peace deal

Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on Tuesday said that, the secrecy surrounding the Naga Peace Accord raised the deal might affect the interests of Assam, Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh.

In a press statement, the Assam CM had said that, to keep such an important document under wraps raises doubt about its veracity. “It also raises doubt that the peace deal might affect the interests of Assam, Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh,” the Assam CM said in the statement.

While welcoming the peace deal Gogoi said that, though the agreement has been reached after prolonged struggle by the Naga group, it is astonishing why the clauses of the agreement are kept in the dark.

“Even the Ministry of Home Affairs has given the impression that it is in the dark about the details of the agreement,” Gogoi said. “Recounting his strong opposition to the previous NDA Government’s move to extend ceasefire in the Naga inhabited areas beyond Nagaland,” Gogoi said.

“We appreciate peace in Nagaland and welcome settlement of Naga issues and would help in restoring peace and prosperity in Nagaland. But we will oppose tooth and nail any move that affects the interests of Assam,” the Assam CM said.