Guwahati, April 19 -- Amidst the ongoing Naga peace talks, Senior NSCN-IM leader Ikato Swu on Thursday announced his departure from the group, marking a fresh alliance with Absalom Raman and HS Ramsan, the two influential Naga rebel leaders operating from Myanmar.

Ikato announced his decision to join Myanmar-based Naga rebel leaders, stating his intent to "carry forward the Naga struggle" outside the ongoing peace process with the Indian government.

In a statement, Ikato criticized the current NSCN-IM leadership, headed by Thuingaleng Muivah, the group's general secretary or "Ato Kilonser" (Prime Minister), for failing to uphold the Naga cause.

Further, Ikato expressed his disappointment in the direction of the movement, alleging inter...