Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) stated that they are looking forward to give up our arms struggle and concentrate on political dialogue, reports The Northeast Today on December 2. HNLC ‘general secretary’ Sainkupar Nongtraw stated that “If the political dialogue does not materialize, we don’t mind continuing with our struggle because we neither lack manpower nor money power nor the firepower.” Northeast Now adds that ““We are ready for peace talks within the ambit of the Constitution of India or even outside the Constitution as per requirements”.