<p>The Naga Hoho said the celebrations to mark nine years of the Narendra Modi-led central government would have been the "most appropriate" time to achieve a breakthrough in peace talks with Naga groups.</p>.<p>It also sought restoration of peace in ethnic clash-hit Manipur and appealed for not implementing the Uniform Civil Code in the Northeast.</p>.<p>"As we celebrate nine years of Modi government, how we wish if this celebration was clubbed with the resolution of the Naga political issue," said K Elu Ndang, the general secretary of Naga Hoho, an apex body of tribal organisations of Naga tribes from Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur and Nagaland, on Tuesday.</p>.<p><strong>Also read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/east-and-northeast/2-killed-3-injured-as-giant-rocks-sliding-from-hill-crush-cars-in-nagaland-1234038.html" target="_blank">2 killed, 3 injured as giant rocks sliding from hill crush cars in Nagaland</a></strong></p>.<p>People have been anticipating this political settlement but "it seems to be eluding" their hopes, he told reporters at an event here.</p>.<p>Commenting on the plans to bring in a Uniform Civil Code (UCC), Ndang appealed to the Centre to reconsider the decision on implementing the code in the northeastern region in general and Nagaland in particular.</p>.<p>"The UCC may not be necessarily appropriate for the Naga people or the tribals at large... may do more harm," he said.</p>.<p>Ndang also urged people to come forward in helping bring back peace and tranquility in Manipur, where continuing violence between Meitei and Kuki communities has left over 100 people dead.</p>.<p>"As neighbours, we have the responsibility to extend our support and solidarity and see that peace is restored once again," he said.</p>
<p>The Naga Hoho said the celebrations to mark nine years of the Narendra Modi-led central government would have been the "most appropriate" time to achieve a breakthrough in peace talks with Naga groups.</p>.<p>It also sought restoration of peace in ethnic clash-hit Manipur and appealed for not implementing the Uniform Civil Code in the Northeast.</p>.<p>"As we celebrate nine years of Modi government, how we wish if this celebration was clubbed with the resolution of the Naga political issue," said K Elu Ndang, the general secretary of Naga Hoho, an apex body of tribal organisations of Naga tribes from Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur and Nagaland, on Tuesday.</p>.<p><strong>Also read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/east-and-northeast/2-killed-3-injured-as-giant-rocks-sliding-from-hill-crush-cars-in-nagaland-1234038.html" target="_blank">2 killed, 3 injured as giant rocks sliding from hill crush cars in Nagaland</a></strong></p>.<p>People have been anticipating this political settlement but "it seems to be eluding" their hopes, he told reporters at an event here.</p>.<p>Commenting on the plans to bring in a Uniform Civil Code (UCC), Ndang appealed to the Centre to reconsider the decision on implementing the code in the northeastern region in general and Nagaland in particular.</p>.<p>"The UCC may not be necessarily appropriate for the Naga people or the tribals at large... may do more harm," he said.</p>.<p>Ndang also urged people to come forward in helping bring back peace and tranquility in Manipur, where continuing violence between Meitei and Kuki communities has left over 100 people dead.</p>.<p>"As neighbours, we have the responsibility to extend our support and solidarity and see that peace is restored once again," he said.</p>