more-inThe Isak-Muivah faction of the extremist National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) has warned its members against defying the decision of Naga groups and organisations opposed to the February 27 Assembly polls in the State. Serious consequences as per azha (order) of the government (of the NSCN-IM) shall be imposed on any national worker (NSCN-IM worker) found defying the decision of the Naga people,” the outfit said in a statement on Sunday. back outThe core committee had on January 29 taken a decision to boycott the polls unless New Delhi settles the Naga peace process once and for all. On Saturday, Union Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju made it clear that insurgent groups should adhere to the ceasefire ground rules. Any violation of ceasefire ground rules will not be viewed positively,” Mr. Rijiju said.

Source: The Hindu February 04, 2018 17:05 UTC