Dimapur, January 13 (MExN): The Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India did not give “clearance” and “security” to two top leaders of the NSCN/GPRN who were scheduled to visit Zunheboto today, January 13. NSCN/GPRN “MIP kilonser” AZ Jami said that the visit was scheduled to commence from Friday but “the GoI (Government of India) has not given clearance especially for security on the road.” RS Pandey, Interlocutor for the talks between India and the NSCN-Isak/Muivah said that the issue of clearance was between the central government and Nagaland government. He did not comment further on the issue.
Meanwhile according to a note from the MIP, the NSCN/GPRN said it was ‘extremely surprised by the steps taken by the Ministry Home Affairs to stop the itinerary of the NSCN’S collective leadership to Zunheboto.”
The move of the MHA is detrimental to the “sincere effort of the Nagas” to “consolidate the political dialogue between the two entities and reconciliation of Nagas,” the NSCN claimed. The MIP questioned the intention of the Government of India saying “such negative steps will seriously and certainly jeopardize all genuine efforts to arrive at an honorable political solution.”
The MIP however expressed deep appreciation at what it called the ‘sincere effort’ of Sumi Hoho and the church “fraternity in Zunheboto to strengthen the reconciliation process amongst the Nagas and also to reinforce the ongoing political dialogue between the GOI and the Nagas by sensitizing the Naga people on the peace process.” The MIP further stated that “We are also extremely heartened by the overwhelming response of the Sumi people and all conscientious Nagas for welcoming the homecoming of the Yaruiwo Isak Chishi Swu to his own people.”
The note explained that the support and involvement of the people is inalienable to arrive at an “honorable and peaceful political solution.” However, the MIP added, “the deliberate policy of the MHA’s to exclude the Naga people from the ongoing peace process will have serious repercussion in the days to come.”
