Naga Group Threatens to Seek China’s Support if Centre and Manipur Fail to Act

A Naga group announced that it would seek help from China if the Indian central government and the state of Manipur fail to act on its longstanding demands. The statement was issued in a press release that expressed frustration over the lack of progress in addressing the group’s concerns. The group’s warning comes amid continuing tensions between various Naga factions and the Indian government, which has been engaged in peace talks for years. While the group has not specified the exact nature of the assistance it seeks from China, it has made clear that it will consider this option if the Centre and Manipur do not respond. The Indian government has yet to issue a formal response to the group’s threat.