“In what can be termed as treading on ‘treacherous ground’, the eight Naga MLAs in Manipur have proved themselves as confused lot of people not knowing who they are and who they represent in the Manipur Legislative Assembly,” the NSCN-IM stated.

It also stated the Nagas in Manipur were caught off-guarded when these “spineless MLAs” joined hands with “other 32 Meitei MLAs” to submit representation to the Prime Minister of India on the issue that has nothing to do with the political aspirations of the Naga people.

The statement said the “NSCN found their act shocking and weird” as their representation to the Prime Minister is in totality against the voice of the Naga people demanding early implementation of Framework Agreement of August 3, 2015 to meet the political right and legitimate aspiration of Naga people.

“For their reckless representation, NSCN condemns the eight MLAs in the strongest terms,” the statement added.

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