Regrets delay in implementation of Framework Agreement Our Reporter Dimapur, Oct. 11 (EMN): Janata Dal (United) supremo and Bihar Chief Minister, Nitish Kumar, on Tuesday said the ceasefire in Nagaland was signed through the appeals of Jayaprakash Narayan, adding that this was a significant achievement and the people of Nagaland remember him for his contributions. He said that even the younger generation is aware that Narayan participated in the freedom struggle as well as the development of Nagaland by spreading the message of love and peace. The chief minister of Bihar, however, also expressed regret that the Naga political issue had not been resolved and implemented despite a Framework Agreement being signed in the presence of India’s prime minister, and urged the Centre and Naga groups to resolve the issue at the earliest. He assured the people of Nagaland that he would extend his support to bring a permanent solution to the Naga issue. It may be mentioned that Jayaprak
The period from 1947 to 1963 was a period of political uncertainty in the Naga Hills under Assam State of India. Despite, the granting of statehood in 1963 with the sole objective of bringing peaceful atmosphere, there was no sign of normalcy as the Naga Nationalist Leaders continued to show their stiff opposition to piece-meal solution to Naga political movement for full Sovereignty. The nascent state began to witness fierce fighting between the Indian armies and Naga armed groups. It was at this juncture, the Nagaland Baptist Church Council (NBCC) came in to take the initiative to form a Peace Mission which had the support of the GOI. The Peace Mission consisted of Jaya Prakash Narayan, Indian Social Worker, Bimla Prasad Chaliha, the then Chief Minister of Assam and Rev. Michael Scot, a Baptist priest from England. It was in such a turbulent situation that JP arrived in Nagaland in the month of April 1964 along with his wife to take up the responsibility of working for peace in