Senior extremist leaders do not want a solution to the “Naga political issue” so that they can continue to enjoy the comforts of life with public money, Nagaland’s Deputy Chief Minister Yanthungo Patton has said.
Speaking at a programme of the Central Nagaland Tribes Council in Wokha last week, he said the Centre was very clear on not allowing a separate Naga flag and constitution as part of the peace deal. The extremist National Socialist Council of Nagalim, or NSCN (Isak-Muivah), has been insisting on the flag and Yehzabo (constitution) for settling the peace process that started in mid-1997.
In a video of his speech that has gone viral on social media, Mr. Patton is heard saying: “Some big (extremist) leaders do not want solution. They want to keep relaxing and enjoying the comforts of life with money collected through extortion and taxes.”
