THE GIST of Editorial for UPSC Exams : 20 August 2020 Peace is precious (Indian Express)

Peace is precious (Indian Express)

Mains Paper 3:Security 
Prelims level: National Socialist Council of Nagalim
Mains level: Role of external state and non-state actors in creating challenges to internal security

Context:

  • The new controversy over the 2015 Framework Agreement between the Centre and the National Socialist Council of Nagalim (NSCN-IM), is a rewind to past Naga grievances— flag and sovereignty. 
  • Now, one more is added to the list of grievances- the Naga group wants a new interlocutor. 

Parallel government:

  • The framework agreement did not address the details of the contentious demands. 
  • The differences that existed on these issues between the Centre and the NSCN(IM) are well known. 
  • The NSCN(IM), with which the government has been dealing for nearly 25 years, has declared it no longer trusts the interlocutor, R N Ravi, who it has accused of alteringthe original framework agreement. 
  • It is pertinent that this new turn in the Naga peace process was triggered after Ravi, recently expressed concern about “armed gangs” in the state “running a parallel government” and extortion rackets. 
  • The NSCN(IM) called the letter “despicable” and incompatible with the spirit of the framework agreement.

Slipping away:

  • Governor Ravi’s words appeared to reflect interlocutorRavi’s frustration that a peace agreement that should have been wrapped up long ago.
  • Prime Minister has been keen to reach an agreement quickly — is being delayed by the NSCN(IM). 
  • The impatience has been evident from last year, when Ravi, within months of being appointed governor last July, blamed the “procrastinatingattitude” of the NSCN(IM) for the delay. 
  • When Ravi was appointed governor, it was welcomed by all sides as a decision that could push the framework agreement in the right direction. 
  • In hindsight, it seems it would have been better not to combine the two offices in one individual, as the two roles demand different functioning styles. 
  • From the beginning of the Naga peace process, the role of the interlocutor has been low profile, in keeping with the demands of the complex, protracted negotiations.
  • The governor, on the other hand, occupies a constitutional office, and is a public persona, and his remarks, especially if addressed to the state government, take on political meaning.

Conclusion:

Prelims Questions:

Q.1). With reference to the Price Monitoring and Resource Unit (PMRU), consider the following statements:

1. It will function at the State level under the direct supervision of the State Drug Controller for increasing outreach of NPPA. 
2. PMRUs are societies registered under the Societies Registration Act having its own Memorandum of Association/ Bye laws. 

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C

Mains Questions:

Q.1). Briefly explain the Naga crisis, along with initiatives taken to resolve the issues.

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