DIMAPUR, JULY 22 (MExN): The GPRN/NSCN has stated that after the exit of S.S Khaplang from NSCN, there appears to be a slight confusion on the status of ceasefire between NSCN and GOI. Stating this in a press note, the GPRN/NSCN Ceasefire Supervisory Board (CFSB), Supervisor C. Singson clarified on the comments reportedly made by Nagaland DGP K. Kire which appeared in the local dailies on 22nd July 2011. While acknowledging that there may be certain technical problems faced by the state administration because ceasefire with NSCN is a subject of the Indian government, yet the GPRN/NSCN stated that a responsible police officer in his position was expected to keep abreast with ground situation and not act like a “loose cannonball”.
“Allow me to clarify firstly, that the ceasefire agreement signed between NSCN and GOI on 29th April 2001, is only NSCN and there is no initial K or Khaplang anywhere to imply it belongs to one man. The ceasefire came about as a result of sustained diplomatic efforts of the then Commander-in-Chief Gen. Khole and General Secretary N Kitovi Zhimomi along with the authorities based in Nagaland”, Singson stated in his clarification.
He also pointed out that the Ceasefire area coverage, which is the state of Nagaland, is self explanatory. “I apprise Mr Kire that those shouting Khaplang’s name in Nagaland are oblivious of the state of affairs in Burma. Presently there are 30 elected members from Naga areas participating in Burmese parliament out of which 10 are from Khaplang’s own constituency. Khaplang has clearly washed his hands off the Naga political struggle”, stated the press note.
Singson stated that “to say that a new faction is occupying the designated camp of NSCN (K) at Khehoi is most irresponsible and an utterly sacrilegious view” and informed that the “Khehoi Designated camp, Athibung Designated Camp, Samphure Designated Camp and Kuthure/Wangtho designated camp (temporarily vacated for relocation) are fully geared up to face any eventuality”.
It also informed that the “NSCN headed by Chairman Gen. Khole, a veteran of 57 years in the Naga national struggle and Gen. Secy. N Kitovi Zhimomi, sacrificing 28 of his best years for the Nagas nation, can never be called a new faction”. “I hope that Mr. Kire appreciates the working mechanism of GPRN/NSCN as a revolutionary government”.
The press note also clarified that in the month of November 2007, “when national workers from both NSCN (K) and NSCN (IM) merged, the issue of nomenclature was deliberated”. It was informed that at Kuhuboto meeting on 28th November, the leaders resolved that all initials would be done away with and only GPRN/NSCN would be used to make a distinction in the media. Therefore, the nomenclature NSCN (K) does not exist as it was discarded at Kuhuboto in 2007, stated the press note.
Singson also called upon the Nagas not to allow their judgment to be dictated by what he described as “few runaway youngsters occupying Suruhuto camp and beating their drums to seek attention”, pointing out that “they are the first signatories in favour of Khaplang’s impeachment and expulsion on 7th July 2001”. “S.S Khaplang violated National Yehzabo (Constitution) irreparably and the National Assembly had to restore it in the interest of the Naga people”.
“Allow me to clarify firstly, that the ceasefire agreement signed between NSCN and GOI on 29th April 2001, is only NSCN and there is no initial K or Khaplang anywhere to imply it belongs to one man. The ceasefire came about as a result of sustained diplomatic efforts of the then Commander-in-Chief Gen. Khole and General Secretary N Kitovi Zhimomi along with the authorities based in Nagaland”, Singson stated in his clarification.
He also pointed out that the Ceasefire area coverage, which is the state of Nagaland, is self explanatory. “I apprise Mr Kire that those shouting Khaplang’s name in Nagaland are oblivious of the state of affairs in Burma. Presently there are 30 elected members from Naga areas participating in Burmese parliament out of which 10 are from Khaplang’s own constituency. Khaplang has clearly washed his hands off the Naga political struggle”, stated the press note.
Singson stated that “to say that a new faction is occupying the designated camp of NSCN (K) at Khehoi is most irresponsible and an utterly sacrilegious view” and informed that the “Khehoi Designated camp, Athibung Designated Camp, Samphure Designated Camp and Kuthure/Wangtho designated camp (temporarily vacated for relocation) are fully geared up to face any eventuality”.
It also informed that the “NSCN headed by Chairman Gen. Khole, a veteran of 57 years in the Naga national struggle and Gen. Secy. N Kitovi Zhimomi, sacrificing 28 of his best years for the Nagas nation, can never be called a new faction”. “I hope that Mr. Kire appreciates the working mechanism of GPRN/NSCN as a revolutionary government”.
The press note also clarified that in the month of November 2007, “when national workers from both NSCN (K) and NSCN (IM) merged, the issue of nomenclature was deliberated”. It was informed that at Kuhuboto meeting on 28th November, the leaders resolved that all initials would be done away with and only GPRN/NSCN would be used to make a distinction in the media. Therefore, the nomenclature NSCN (K) does not exist as it was discarded at Kuhuboto in 2007, stated the press note.
Singson also called upon the Nagas not to allow their judgment to be dictated by what he described as “few runaway youngsters occupying Suruhuto camp and beating their drums to seek attention”, pointing out that “they are the first signatories in favour of Khaplang’s impeachment and expulsion on 7th July 2001”. “S.S Khaplang violated National Yehzabo (Constitution) irreparably and the National Assembly had to restore it in the interest of the Naga people”.
