Naga nationalist group urges India to “end colonialism in all its forms”

The National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) has accused the Indian government of applying double standards to peace and dialogue, arguing that New Delhi’s international commitments to peaceful conflict resolution contradict its approach to the political issue of the Naga people and the situation in Manipur.

The organisation called on India to “end colonialism in all its forms,” Caliber.Az reports, citing Indian newspaper The Morung Express.

In a statement published by its MIP public relations department, the NSCN noted that Indian authorities had advocated peace, dialogue and diplomatic settlements at international forums while failing to implement the terms of political agreements.

The organisation referred to the recently concluded 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi and the New Delhi Declaration 2026, noting that Indian authorities had endorsed the principles of multilateral reform, democratic global governance and sovereign equality set out in paragraphs 11 and 12.

The statement also cited paragraphs 23, 37 and 40 of the declaration, which express concern over armed conflicts, call for the prevention of military action, and emphasize the need to address the root causes of unrest and resolve disputes through dialogue, consultations and peaceful diplomacy.

The NSCN argued that these commitments contradict the Indian government’s approach to the political issue of the Naga people.

Referring to the Framework Agreement signed between India and the Naga people on August 3, 2015, the NSCN stressed that the document recognised the “unique history, sovereign rights, and legitimate political identity” of the Naga people. The organisation said that, 11 years later, implementation of the agreement had been “deliberately frozen” and accused the Indian government of choosing a “military solution over sincere, honest dialogue.”

It also made allegations concerning the conflict in Manipur, claiming that state authorities were using “nomadic” Kuki groups as “proxy forces” against Naga communities.

The NSCN alleged that the Indian government was “arming and providing logistical support to the KNA and even collaborating with KNA (B) across the Myanmar border to destabilise the region.” The organisation claimed that such actions were “fuelling ethnic warfare to crush the Naga political resistance.”

The NSCN said the Naga people had shown “enormous patience” since 1997 but warned that continued military suppression and the alleged proxy war could make it difficult for Naga leaders to return to negotiations.

“Peaceful dialogue requires two honest parties,” the NSCN statement said. “End colonialism in ALL its forms—including your own.”