Question : NSCN (IM) DEMAND

(a) whether NSCN (IM) leaders have demanded immediate replacement of former Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs, who had been working as inter locutor between the Government and NSCN (IM) leaders;

(b) if so, the reasons therefor;

(c) the reaction of the Government thereto; and

(d) time schedule and venue drawn for next round of peace talks?

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI SWAMI CHINMAYANAND)

(a): No, Sir.

(b)&(c): Do not arise.

(d): Next round of talks is to be held at Bangkok.