The Government of India and the National Socialist Council of Nagaland — Isak Chishi Swu and Thuingaleng Muivah faction, commonly known as NSCN (IM), on Monday signed a peace accord to resolve a conflict that has been festering for six decades. The agreement was signed in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

This agreement will end the oldest insurgency in the country. “It will restore peace and pave the way for prosperity in the North East. It will advance a life of dignity, opportunity and equity for the Naga people, based on their genius and consistent with the uniqueness of the Naga people and their culture and traditions,” an official statement said.

In his statement at the signing ceremony, Modi lauded the courage and wisdom of the Naga leaders and civil society and thanked them for their co-operation in reaching the agreement. He also praised the Naga people for their support and the NSCN (IM) for maintaining the ceasefire for nearly two decades, enabling the dialogue to succeed. He also expressed confidence that the agreement would open a glorious new chapter for the Naga people to build a bright future for Nagaland and also contribute to the nation with a sense of pride and confidence.

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