SHILLONG:
The Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) on March 27, said that the president of Hynniewtrep National Youth Front (HNYF), Sadon K Blah will represent the banned outfit in the proposed peace talks with the Centre.
The announcement came through a statement issued by the general secretary-cum-publicity secretary of the HNLC, Saiñkupar Nongtraw, on March 27.
“We have appointed Bah Sadon K Blah President HNYF as our representative, who shall communicate with the government appointed Interlocutors Peter.S.Dkhar (Retd IAS) and A.K.Mishra, Advisor MHA Northeast (Retd IPS) to pursue the peace talks. This is again a positive step towards achieving peace (sic),” the statement read.
“We are hopeful that our representative and the interlocutors shall work hand-in-hand to bring forth peace and stability, and, they would also play a crucial role in their respective capacities,” he added.
The HNLC also thanked the Khasi Jaintia Church Leaders Forum (KJCLF) for coming forward and expressing their willingness to become a part of the peace process.
“The HNLC also hopes that this step would surely create a conducive atmosphere to take things forward to the negotiating table in a better perspective,” Nongtraw said.