Welcome ceasefire

Sir, - The question of Greater or Lesser Nagalim does not arise as the National Socialist Council of Nagaland had been operating in all the Naga inhabited areas of Manipur, Nagaland, Assam and Arunachal Pradesh since its inception. Let the politicians not create unnecessary problems in the region. Instead every right thinking citizen should welcome and support the steps taken by the Central Government.

Nepuni Tennyson,

New Delhi

Sir, - Subsequent to the recent Naga ceasefire agreement what we have witnessed in Manipur and what may be in store for the other neighbouring States are highly regrettable. Even more regrettable is the kind of passions being stoked by irresponsible individuals and political parties who are expected to stand solidly behind the peace initiative. Instead, they incite mob fury. In this context, one must notice the use of the term ``territorial integrity of the State'' by responsible politicians. Using this term in the context of the States within India is ignorance, if not mischievous. The Constitution provides for re- organisation of States by passing resolutions in State Assemblies and Parliament.

C.S. Kamesh,

Chennai

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