Amid ongoing uncertainty regarding the Naga peace process, Niki Sumi, president of the NSCN-K (Niki), warned that the presence of two parallel agreements—the Framework Agreement (FA) and the Agreed Position (AP)—is causing confusion among the Naga populace and threatens to weaken their collective voice unless unity is prioritized. Speaking at the CFSB office in Padampukhuri, Sumi emphasized the critical stage of the Naga political issue, noting that internal divisions and ambiguity could jeopardize the future of the Nagas. He highlighted the emergence of two separate Working Committees under the Naga National Political Groups (NNPGs) as a source of uncertainty regarding the AP, and urged the groups to resolve their disputes to present a unified front.
Sumi raised concerns about the lack of transparency surrounding the FA, questioning why its details remain undisclosed after years of negotiation and asserting that this opacity fuels opposition. He called for clarification on pivotal issues related to sovereignty, integration, flag, and constitution. Furthermore, he stressed the necessity of collective action among organizations like the UNC, ENPO, and Naga Tribal Hoho to achieve a sustainable resolution. Sumi affirmed that without the merging of the FA and AP into a single vision document, he would refrain from participating in reconciliation efforts under the Forum for Naga Reconciliation, reiterating his commitment to protecting Naga identity and expressing willingness to support any collective decision made through genuine Naga unity.
