Fri Feb 07 16:54:00 UTC 2025: ## Naga Peace Process Stalled: Parliamentarians Demand Update from Home Minister

**New Delhi, February 7, 2025** – Twenty-one parliamentarians have urged Home Minister Amit Shah to provide a comprehensive update on the stalled Naga peace process. In a joint letter dated February 3rd, the MPs expressed deep concern over the lack of progress since 2021, citing the absence of a full-time interlocutor as a key factor hindering negotiations.

The letter highlights the absence of a dedicated negotiator since the resignation of R.N. Ravi in September 2021. While former Intelligence Bureau officer A.K. Mishra currently advises on the matter, the MPs argue that this ad-hoc arrangement is insufficient and has led to inconsistent communication and sporadic meetings. This, they fear, jeopardizes decades of progress and erodes hard-earned trust.

The Naga peace process, initiated with the signing of a Framework Agreement in 2015 between the Centre and the Isak Muivah faction of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM), has been marked by persistent secrecy. The MPs emphasized that the lack of parliamentary updates on the negotiations is troubling, particularly given the process’s significance for national security and stability. They called for transparency and a detailed explanation of the current situation and the reasons for the perceived stagnation. The MPs stressed the bipartisan support historically enjoyed by the Naga peace process, underscoring its national importance. The ongoing delay, the letter concludes, raises serious apprehensions about the efficacy of the current negotiations.

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