Dimapur, June 24 (MExN): General Secretary of the National Socialist Council of Nagalim Th. Muivah today said in Pughoboto that “when our nation is passing through a crucial phase and dangers lurk everywhere” it is now an opportune time to talk and exchange concerns with each other and decide what is best for the people. The NSCN leader also assured that “necessary steps” would be taken to lift the “ban” imposed on the Sumi Hoho.
“I and my team members recognize the rational wisdom of the Sumis in and around Pughoboto and appreciate your appeal for lifting of ban on the Sumi Hoho. We have come for peace and reconciliation and our Government in consultation with Chairman Isak Chishi Swu will take the necessary steps,” said Th. Muivah in his speech on June 24, in Pughoboto. A copy of his speech titled “message to the Sumis” was received here from the outfit.
“When our nation is passing through a crucial phase and dangers lurk everywhere I consider it an opportune time for us to talk and exchange our concerns with each other and decide what is best for our people. We can jeopardize our fate if we are to accept all the ideas and the forces of changes that comes to us,” he said. The history of our nation cannot be interpreted according to the whims of any individual and nobody is above the national principles or righteousness, he added.
Muivah said he had “come seeking for you today to understand you and I am fully convinced when you say you have not wavered and stood firm for the Naga national cause.” According to the NSCN leader “in the name of Jehovah and the national cause” he and NSCN chairman Isak Swu struggled for more than 47 years. “He took the decision to stand till the end, if Nagaland will be for Christ. We are united on two key foundations: The will of Jehovah (and) our land and the National rights of the Naga people. We have not wavered from these two uncompromising principles.”
Muivah said the “national leaders” including AZ Phizo, Imkongmeren, Kughato Sukhai, T. Sakhrei, Khodao Yanthan and others did not compromise the Naga “national” aspiration to decide the future of Nagaland. “They did not fail in their time and their decision showed us the way and we are not a lost people. Yet again, with the formation of the National Socialist Council of Nagalim we did our best for Nagalim and for Christ. The Sumis gave their best and we truly value your contribution,” Muivah said.
“Today, our organization under the leadership of Isak Chishi Swu has entered into political negotiation with the Government of India on three clear foundations respecting the Naga national rights, that is, at the highest level, without pre-condition and outside India in a third country. The Indian leadership also concurred that they are keen to have an early political solution that is honorable and acceptable to both. We will negotiate for an honorable solution based on the unique history and situation of the Nagas that was recognized by the GOI on July 11, 2002. We assure you that the peace dividend will be shared by all the Naga people.”
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