The interference in the just-held Manipur assembly election by the Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-IM rebels from Nagaland has raised many questions vis-a-vis the rebel group's on-going peace process with the central government.
The NSCN-IM rebels have been accused of indulged in inducing voters in favour of candidates of Nagaland People's Front in Manipur hill districts dominated by Naga tribes.
The involvement of NSCN-IM rebels in Manipur poll process has raised question over the NSCN-IM's sincerity and commitment to the peace process with the Centre. The rebels' bid to disrupt polls in Manipur was in sharp violation of ceasefire ground rules.
The NSCN-IM's action has virtually consolidated the apprehension that the rebel group has not yet jettisoned its demand for a 'Greater Nagalim' that has been firmly opposed by Assam, Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh which share boundaries with Nagaland.
The proposed 'Greater Nagalim' covers all Naga tribe inhabited areas in northeast, including present