The killing of civilians in Nagaland is likely to have a serious impact on the peace agreement

- A large section of the Nag-Prajas believe that the debate is now over: Peace is not possible unless the Center accepts the demand for a separate constitution and flag.

New Delhi: Innocent civilians were killed in an Indian Army operation in Nagaland's Mon district. It is likely to have a direct impact on the Naga-peace process. The day has been declared a black day by the NSCN (I = M), the main group negotiating with the Government of India over the Naga Peace Accord. The Naga-National Political Group has blamed the Armed Forces Privileges Act (AFSPA-1958) for the incident.

The majority of the people of Nagaland believe that the time for discussion is now over. Only a few issues remain to be discussed. The NSCN (IM) says no agreement is possible unless the central government accepts the demand for a separate constitution and a separate flag for Nagaland. While the central government has radically rejected both these demands. The central government has indicated its readiness to provide a cultural flag for Nagaland instead of a separate flag. He also expressed readiness to discuss a separate constitution only after the signing of the peace agreement. The suggestions were made by Akshay Mishra, former director of the Intelligence Bureau.

The NSCN (IM) said in a recent statement that it was "surprising" that as long as the Government of India was involved in the Nag-Shanti MoU, it could be said that the government had been kept in check. This should not be done. The central government had said in 2015 that a framework agreement had been signed. It is unknown at this time what he will do after leaving the post.

It is natural and well known that anger has spread among the entire Nag community since that incident. Experts clearly believe that the incident will affect the peace agreement. A senior state official believes that the atrocities that took place in Nagaland during 190-20 were being forgotten but this incident has revived them. The net benefit of this incident is likely to be raised by separatist and insurgent groups and a separatist party like NSCN (IM) will strengthen itself. Because the central government is now on the back foot. Then, the Nag-parties will present their demands strongly.

NHNPG-J is a group of 5 rebel groups. He has so far backed the talks. Demands for a separate flag have also been withdrawn. The NNPG explicitly states that the military's actions have undermined the commitment of both the Prime Minister and the Home Minister. Moreover, due to the harsh treatment meted out to the people of Nag, they can never become Indians.