Zunheboto, October 25 (MExN): The Sumi Region National Workers NSCN (IM) consultative meeting, hosted by Shoixe Village Council under Satakha sub-division, Zunheboto district, was held on October 18.
The speakers at the daylong meeting were Qhevihe Chishi Swu, Member Collective Leader, Zhehoto Awomi, Senior Kilonser and Kihoyi Swu, Senior Kilonser, stated a press release issued by Secretary, Sumi Region, NSCN (IM).
Zhehoto Awomi in his speech shared about the recruitment practices during Lt Asu Isak Chishi Swu period, emphasising the importance of consulting with the parent, village council and church authority before recruiting them in NSCN (IM) Government.
Awomi raised deep concerns about the current state of NSCN (IM) describing it as increasingly problematic elements like drug dealings and anti social issues undermining its integrity. He urged attendees to put God first in our daily life, uphold their responsibilities and work diligently for the betterment of the society, asserting that financial gain should not come at the expense of community values.
Kihoyi Swu said, “Nagas are not Indians, which clearly depicted that we Nagas are not under the union of India”. Swu added, “Nagas are independent nation before India got Independence.” He urged the “congregations not be frightened by the Indian agency on 'Divide and Rule policy because the NSCN Government have deeply rooted in Third countries for any supports in any circumstances.”
In his speech, Qhevihe Chishi Swu highlighted the importance of Naga freedom Movement and cautioning against the Indian Government tactics that aim to undermine the Naga Unity. He pointed out that the Sumi Apex body remains neutral regarding NSCN (IM), where he deemed concerning. He called for a renewed commitment to keep the Naga issue alive and prominent in peace talk.
The meeting also served as a vital platform for addressing significant challenges and fostering unity among the Sumi people, reaffirming their commitment to social, political integrity and cultural preservation, the release added.
The Sumi Region National workers Consultative Meeting adopted the Resolutions and condemned the following statements of the Indians Government policies: FMR (Free Movement Regime); Supreme Court decision on Oting incident Case; Deletion of "Naga" from the name of individual in the official record; RUN —Mechanism to divide the Naga society; and Sumi Region Reaffirmation to NSCN/GPRN Leaderships.
Earlier, the meeting was chaired by Pihoto Kiho, CAO, Sumi Region with invocation by Rev Nisheto Chishi, Pastor Shoixe Village Baptist Church, introductory session and the presentation time was taken by the CAO, Sumi Region, welcome speech by Kihito Zhimo G.B, Huqheto Zhimo and Mughaho Zhimo G.B of Shoixe Village, followed by Cultural special song by the menfolk of the Shoixe village.
In the Meeting NSWON, Sumi Region Chairperson Intoli Achumi delivered a short speech with vote of thanks by Vito Zhimo Dy Kilonser.
