NSCN-IM clai talks with Delhi successful

KOHIMA, June 20 (UNI) Denying reports that its talks with New Delhi had failed, the National Socialist Council of Nagalim (NSCN-IM) has said the Centre recognising the "uniqueness" of Naga history signified a breakthrough in the peace process.

Reacting to allegations that the council's dialogue with the Centre had come to nought, NSCN-IM 'deputy kilonser of the Ministry of Information and Publicity' Kraibo Chawang said, "The Centre has recognized the uniqueness of Naga history and that by itself signals a progress made in the talks." Chawang also issued a statement announcing that NSCN-IM General Secretary Thuingaleng Muivah would leave India tentatively on June 24 along with the secretariat staff of the collective leadership.