In this image released by the spokesperson of the NSCN (K) to the local media SS Khaplang is seen addressing a meeting.
DIMAPUR, JUNE 10 (MExN): Using the nomenclature of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland and also addressing himself as the Chairman, SS Khaplang today issued two separate expulsion orders one for Azheto Chophy and members of the unification group and another expelling General Secretary N. Kitovi Zhimomi. The expulsion orders were issued to the media through P. Tikhak, describing himself as the “Spokesperson” of the “NSCN (K)”. In addition Khaplang has also expelled Angpa Konyak, Deputy Kilonser, Ministry of Chaplee, Athrom Konyak, Kilonser, Ministry of Lota, Kilonser Seochem Sangtam, Kilonser Yimto Yimchunger, Kilonser Jack Zhimomi and Kilonser Jungshi Wati. According to the expulsion order, they were expelled for “conniving with the unification group and for their anti party activities”.
Regarding Azheto Chophy and members of the “unification group”, Khaplang in his expulsion order stated that although they were earlier “absorbed in the Government of the People’s Republic of Nagaland with key portfolios like Home and Finances, their contribution and dedication for the national interest were not satisfactory and still remains doubtful”. Khaplang also stated that their “continues effort to propagate unification by celebrating unification anniversary of a few people with doubtful nature” was “not at all encouraging”. “Unity among the Naga people is important provided there is a common vision to excel the liberation struggle from the hands of the occupational forces and should not be merely for personal political mileage or monetary benefits”, stated Khaplang in his expulsion order.
Therefore, Khaplang stated that the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) had decided to “expel all the members of the unification group led by Azheto Chophy for misguiding the nation and for creating mistrust among the national workers”. The expulsion order also stated that they were “responsible for tarnishing the image of the organization by involving in all sorts of anti-social activities and straying away from the NSCN principles. “The NSCN will not stoop this low to let the people with such evil intention to pilot the people and the party rather we will as always jealously safeguard the inalienable rights of the Naga people for self determination”, stated the expulsion order.
In a separate expulsion order, SS Khaplang stated that the expulsion of N. Kitovi Zhimomi, General Secretary of the party had become a “necessity to save the party from further deterioration and confusion”. Khaplang stated that as “Chairman of the party” he had “for too long patiently overlooked the mistakes he has committed in the past”. “I, the Chairman of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland, regrets to inform all the Naga national workers and the Naga people that Mr N. Kitovi Zhimomi, General Secretary of the party is expelled from the NSCN today the 10th day of June, 2011”, stated the expulsion order.
According to Khaplang, “Zhimomi as a national leader has failed to stand by the ethics of the revolutionary which is guided by its strong will and commitment to the people to liberate from the occupational forces and prepare the ground for that”. “He also simply failed to distinguish the reactionary forces and the revolutionary. His support for the unification group and celebrating unification anniversary of the few people is also not admirable”, Khaplang stated in his expulsion order while adding that “NSCN does not recognize any unification group or their unification anniversary”. Stating that some Kilonsers and members were indeed inducted into the Government of the People’s Republic of Nagaland as per their efficiency and capacity including several army officers in the (PAN) People’s Army of Nagaland who had the vision to see a liberated Naga land, “therefore, the question of celebrating unification anniversary does not arise”, Khaplang stated.
Khaplang also stated that the NSCN pulled out of the reconciliation process, “not because it was against it but, because of the intentional violation of the resolved resolution by the other participating group”. “Unfortunately, Mr. Zhimomi continued his meeting with those groups even when many national workers were bleeding in the hands of the reactionaries. It is nothing but, a blatant insult to the national workers which is not acceptable,” Khaplang added.
SS Khaplang also said “there was always a dagger in the smile of the people who sent their cadres in various parts of Naga inhabited areas to kill the national workers while talking reconciliation on the other hand”. Khaplang stated that “on sensing their hidden agenda we declare to fight them tooth and nail and even to this day the NSCN cadres are fighting the reactionary forces in eastern Nagaland as well as in Tirap and Changlang district of Arunachal Pradesh and Southern Nagaland but, Mr. Zhimomi has been found watching leisurely in so called state of Nagaland and not doing enough in the interest’ of the NSCN”.
“Thus, as per party discipline Mr. Zhimomi is found guilty under article 8 and 9 of section ‘A’, which states, lack of heed shall be taken as willful defiance and acts of willful defiance and incompatible traits shall deprive the member concerned of his membership.” As per the expulsion order, he has been also found guilty of “conducting of affair’s independently” which is also against the party discipline under article 4 of section ‘C’.
Therefore, “the NSCN under the above stated articles in accordance with party discipline expels Mr. Zhimomi from the membership of the party and hence, he naturally loses all eligibility of holding any responsible post in both the council and the government under article 10(a) of section ‘A’. Hence, all appointments, authorization, power and privileges enjoyed by him stands cancel with effect from today the 10th of June 2011,” SS Khaplang stated.
Regarding Azheto Chophy and members of the “unification group”, Khaplang in his expulsion order stated that although they were earlier “absorbed in the Government of the People’s Republic of Nagaland with key portfolios like Home and Finances, their contribution and dedication for the national interest were not satisfactory and still remains doubtful”. Khaplang also stated that their “continues effort to propagate unification by celebrating unification anniversary of a few people with doubtful nature” was “not at all encouraging”. “Unity among the Naga people is important provided there is a common vision to excel the liberation struggle from the hands of the occupational forces and should not be merely for personal political mileage or monetary benefits”, stated Khaplang in his expulsion order.
Therefore, Khaplang stated that the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) had decided to “expel all the members of the unification group led by Azheto Chophy for misguiding the nation and for creating mistrust among the national workers”. The expulsion order also stated that they were “responsible for tarnishing the image of the organization by involving in all sorts of anti-social activities and straying away from the NSCN principles. “The NSCN will not stoop this low to let the people with such evil intention to pilot the people and the party rather we will as always jealously safeguard the inalienable rights of the Naga people for self determination”, stated the expulsion order.
In a separate expulsion order, SS Khaplang stated that the expulsion of N. Kitovi Zhimomi, General Secretary of the party had become a “necessity to save the party from further deterioration and confusion”. Khaplang stated that as “Chairman of the party” he had “for too long patiently overlooked the mistakes he has committed in the past”. “I, the Chairman of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland, regrets to inform all the Naga national workers and the Naga people that Mr N. Kitovi Zhimomi, General Secretary of the party is expelled from the NSCN today the 10th day of June, 2011”, stated the expulsion order.
According to Khaplang, “Zhimomi as a national leader has failed to stand by the ethics of the revolutionary which is guided by its strong will and commitment to the people to liberate from the occupational forces and prepare the ground for that”. “He also simply failed to distinguish the reactionary forces and the revolutionary. His support for the unification group and celebrating unification anniversary of the few people is also not admirable”, Khaplang stated in his expulsion order while adding that “NSCN does not recognize any unification group or their unification anniversary”. Stating that some Kilonsers and members were indeed inducted into the Government of the People’s Republic of Nagaland as per their efficiency and capacity including several army officers in the (PAN) People’s Army of Nagaland who had the vision to see a liberated Naga land, “therefore, the question of celebrating unification anniversary does not arise”, Khaplang stated.
Khaplang also stated that the NSCN pulled out of the reconciliation process, “not because it was against it but, because of the intentional violation of the resolved resolution by the other participating group”. “Unfortunately, Mr. Zhimomi continued his meeting with those groups even when many national workers were bleeding in the hands of the reactionaries. It is nothing but, a blatant insult to the national workers which is not acceptable,” Khaplang added.
SS Khaplang also said “there was always a dagger in the smile of the people who sent their cadres in various parts of Naga inhabited areas to kill the national workers while talking reconciliation on the other hand”. Khaplang stated that “on sensing their hidden agenda we declare to fight them tooth and nail and even to this day the NSCN cadres are fighting the reactionary forces in eastern Nagaland as well as in Tirap and Changlang district of Arunachal Pradesh and Southern Nagaland but, Mr. Zhimomi has been found watching leisurely in so called state of Nagaland and not doing enough in the interest’ of the NSCN”.
“Thus, as per party discipline Mr. Zhimomi is found guilty under article 8 and 9 of section ‘A’, which states, lack of heed shall be taken as willful defiance and acts of willful defiance and incompatible traits shall deprive the member concerned of his membership.” As per the expulsion order, he has been also found guilty of “conducting of affair’s independently” which is also against the party discipline under article 4 of section ‘C’.
Therefore, “the NSCN under the above stated articles in accordance with party discipline expels Mr. Zhimomi from the membership of the party and hence, he naturally loses all eligibility of holding any responsible post in both the council and the government under article 10(a) of section ‘A’. Hence, all appointments, authorization, power and privileges enjoyed by him stands cancel with effect from today the 10th of June 2011,” SS Khaplang stated.
