"We the Naga Parliamentarians are saddened beyond words when we learnt about the 'quit notice' served to Tangkhuls to leave Nagaland State within August 17, 2006 by the NSCN (K)," said a joint statement issued by MPs Rishang Keishing (Rajya Sabha, Manipur), Mani Charenamei (Lok Sabha, Manipur), TR Zeliang (Rajya Sabha, Nagaland) and Wangyuh Konyak (Lok Sabha, Nagaland) today.

Describing the quit notice as unfortunate and against the interest of the Naga people, the MPs appealed to the NSCN (K) leaders to reconsider their stand in the interest of Naga unity and integrity.

They also urged the Nagaland Govt, NGOs and all concerned to take up precautionary measures so that 'not a single drop of blood is shed due to the Quit Notice'.