DIMAPUR, MAY 10 (MExN): While seriously deliberating over the fifteen years long Indo-Naga ceasefire vis-à-vis political dialogue between the NSCN (IM) and Government of India, a Naga Hoho consultative meeting with Tribe Hohos has felt it as necessity for early Indo-Naga political settlement within 2012. In this regard, the consultative meeting unanimously decided to send a Naga Hoho delegation to New Delhi and “appraise the Indian leaders in all competent platforms for early political settlement”. Over and above, the Naga Hoho has decided to appeal to all Naga political groups to join in the ongoing political dialogue based on the principles of one people one nation.
A press note from the Naga Hoho informed that the consultative meeting with the Tribe Hohos was held at Hotel Vivor, Kohima on 8th May, 2012 and several consensus decisions were taken after threadbare discussion in matters pertaining to the common interest of Naga people as a whole.
According to the press note issued by Keviletuo Kiewhuo, President and P. Chuba Ozukum, General Secretary of the Naga Hoho the house further took into cognizance with all seriousness in regards to violation of cease fire ground rules by Assam Rifles and their unwarranted activities in all Naga areas. “Notwithstanding, the violation of cease fire ground rules by various Naga political groups too cannot be denied which has become imperative to be corrected”, it stated.
The press note stated that the integrity of Jt. Secretary of Home Affairs (NE) Mr. Shambu Singh have been highly questioned during the deliberation and opined that any IAS cadres belonging to North East sates should not be the in charge of NE in the Home Ministry for better co-ordination without any biasness.
On 33% women Reservation and Nagaland Municipal Act, the house examined various loopholes and lapses which are enshrined/ indicated under various sections of Nagaland Municipal Act with special reference to 33% women Reservation. In this backdrop, the house resolved to reaffirm the 4th Federal Assembly of the Naga Hoho Resolution No.4 and further appeal to the Naga public to exhibit non-cooperation with the existing Municipal Act.
It was also informed that the land/ border dispute within “the imaginary boundary” of Nagaland and Manipur was also discussed with special reference to Dzuko valley and the recent stand-off between Matikru and Jessami villagers. In this regard, the house collectively resolved to press upon the Pouchury Public Forum (PPF) and Tangkhul Naga Long (TNL) to settle the dispute amicably in consultation with the concerned villagers. The Naga Hoho further appealed to the Manipur Government to desist from taking undue advantage over such issues/ tussles.
As regards demand for Frontier Nagaland, the press note pointed out that the demand of ENPO for creation of Frontier Nagaland was deliberated once again based on the reactions and opinion from different quarters. The house further endorsed the earlier stand of the 4th Federal Assembly that; the Naga Hoho shall always strive and uphold the aspiration of the Naga people for integration of Naga homelands and opined that further fragmentation of our land will lead to political ramification and hence, the Naga Hoho shall work tirelessly towards achieving its goal- “unity & fraternity”.
On Alternative arrangement, the press note stated that while appreciating the movement of United Naga Council for carving out Naga areas in the south from the “bondage of Meiti Government in the valley, the need for the Nagas in the south to frame out workable modalities and concept for alternative arrangement was deliberated among the tribe Representatives”. In this regard it was resolved that the Naga Hoho reaffirms its earlier stand and endorses the demand of UNC. Nevertheless, Naga Hoho shall make an appeal to the UNC to dwell on the concept and modalities for alternative arrangement in consultation with appropriate authorities and the people.
