DIMAPUR, JULY 4 (MExN): The National Socialist Council of Nagaland Khaplang group has issued a statement pointing out to what it termed as the “truth behind the expulsion of N. Kitovi Zhimomi from the NSCN/GPRN”. Stating this in a press note issued by its MIP, the NSCN Khaplang stated that with regard to the recent crisis in the NSCN/GPRN, “most Naga laymen would definitely be ignorant about the ground reality and the circumstances that culminated the event”. As such it explained that the “decision of Khehoi campers led by N. Kitovi Zhimomi to secede from the National mainstream political authority, NSCN/GPRN led by SS. Khaplang served as the final straw and it ultimately led to the expulsion of N. Kitovi Zhimomi and his cronies from the primary membership of NSCN as well from the GPRN’S Ato Kilonser’s Chair”.
The MIP note stated that various allegations on SS Khaplang’s leadership “inefficiencies, lack of political will etc are being propagated by Khehoi residents In-order to white wash it’s crime, inconsistencies and betrayal”. “However, the NSCN/GPRN as an august Naga people’s political platform feels it demeaning to respond to every senseless utterance by flock of desperate and frustrated criminals camping at Khehoi”. However it stated that in order to put the matter to rest, “the Nagas need to be told the facts that have for long being tackled in order to avoid this unfortunate showdown”.
According to the press note SS. Khaplang had been “advising N. Kitovi Zhimomi to uphold the dignity of Ato Kilonser’s Office and to preserve the national principles and ideologies upon which the NSCN/GPRN has been founded”. He even advised N.K Zhimomi to station far off from the madding crowd. So as not to dilute the sanctity of the task he has been entrusted with, stated the MIP note. “But unfortunately Mr Kitovi choose to ignore the wise counsel of his mentor and started isolating himself, it’s been almost 10 years that he remained incommunicado from the office/individual of NSCN/GPRN, president and chairman, SS Khaplang. It therefore requires no explanation as to who is at fault”, stated the MIP note.
Pointing out that the “programs, policies of the GPRN/NSCN were completely over ridden by N Kitovi Zhimomi and in many cases the NSCN/GPRN’S position were compromised”, the press note stated that for instance, in the past several state’s assembly elections of the Nagaland “N. Kitovi Zhimomi was instructed not to meddle in the petty Indian state politics, since the Nagas struggle is outside and above the purview of Indian constitution/state”. “But for his own benefits the national interest of the struggling Nagas were set aside and rubbished”, claimed the press note.
Stating that the “Nagas still being a struggling people in quest of freedom and liberation, as a revolutionary specially its leaders are expected to be a role model possessing integrity, morality, commitment to the cause and high political foresight, the comforts and luxury of an individual are to be completely set aside if the cause are to be pursued whole heartedly”.
However, it termed as unfortunate that for Kitovi “these things were very dear to him” and that the “question of him sacrificing all his luxurious living had been like asking him to commit suicide”. “The reality of having to be based in eastern Nagaland in the company of SS. Khaplang was too much a sacrifice for him”, it stated while adding that the “comforts of home, the splendor of Khehoi camp being in close proximity to Dimapur, the facilities of star hotels in Indian cities were his daily indulgences, drinking revelries of imported scotches, whiskies and wines, gambling, betting etc became his daily routine”.
“Thus, it is without doubt, that he has hardly any passion or commitment for the task he has been shouldering, at the same time his coteries mostly comprises of regular defectors, for instance - Azheto Chophi defected 8 (eight) times in between, became his political advisors, the stature of these collaborators speaks itself of selfish pursuits and materialistic desires at the expense of sincere national workers, innocent Naga masses and most importantly at the peril of Historical and political rights of the Nagas, for which thousands of Nagas has for decades been sacrificing”, the press note stated.
“It may precisely be concluded that ,despite, numerous of errors and blunders that has been committed as a leader, our focus is purely to salvage the Nagas struggle from the grip of such arrogant and egoistic leader who always prefer individual agendas and interest to that of Naga’s national interest”, the press note further added.
In the context of Gen. Khole’s elevation to the President’s chair of Khehoi camp, the MIP note stated that “rather than we comment, the Nagas may enlighten themselves from the very fact that almost 90% of Konyak population including the Vice-president, GPRN. Lt. Gen. Khango and all high ranking Army Commanders, Kilonsers, Tatars, Regional authorities etc has declared their loyalty to SS. Khaplang’s leadership”.
Moreover, it stated that “the Khehoi campers self-glorifying claims and accolades on certain Naga Army officers and camps being commanded by them having joined Khehoi is not even worthy of being noticed or mentioned, for these are the sections, who often and on regular basis like a chameleon changes colors at every possible opportunity switches loyalty, mostly bought and lured by money and higher ranks”.
It stated that “Maj. Atoshe Chophi (Athibung Desig. Camp), Maj. Shikaho (Sangphur Desig. Camp), including the latest defection even after the recent crisis is nothing new, they have so far for the 8(Eight) times changed loyalty in between the two NSCN’s”. Similarly, it stated that “Khehoi residents are all but from the same flock and uncertain even of oneself, therefore the NSCN/GPRN is least bothered”. “Our military formation remains intact and confident as ever and so is our Government policies, visions and commitment to the Nagas political struggle, ever steadfast”, it stated.
The MIP note stated that various allegations on SS Khaplang’s leadership “inefficiencies, lack of political will etc are being propagated by Khehoi residents In-order to white wash it’s crime, inconsistencies and betrayal”. “However, the NSCN/GPRN as an august Naga people’s political platform feels it demeaning to respond to every senseless utterance by flock of desperate and frustrated criminals camping at Khehoi”. However it stated that in order to put the matter to rest, “the Nagas need to be told the facts that have for long being tackled in order to avoid this unfortunate showdown”.
According to the press note SS. Khaplang had been “advising N. Kitovi Zhimomi to uphold the dignity of Ato Kilonser’s Office and to preserve the national principles and ideologies upon which the NSCN/GPRN has been founded”. He even advised N.K Zhimomi to station far off from the madding crowd. So as not to dilute the sanctity of the task he has been entrusted with, stated the MIP note. “But unfortunately Mr Kitovi choose to ignore the wise counsel of his mentor and started isolating himself, it’s been almost 10 years that he remained incommunicado from the office/individual of NSCN/GPRN, president and chairman, SS Khaplang. It therefore requires no explanation as to who is at fault”, stated the MIP note.
Pointing out that the “programs, policies of the GPRN/NSCN were completely over ridden by N Kitovi Zhimomi and in many cases the NSCN/GPRN’S position were compromised”, the press note stated that for instance, in the past several state’s assembly elections of the Nagaland “N. Kitovi Zhimomi was instructed not to meddle in the petty Indian state politics, since the Nagas struggle is outside and above the purview of Indian constitution/state”. “But for his own benefits the national interest of the struggling Nagas were set aside and rubbished”, claimed the press note.
Stating that the “Nagas still being a struggling people in quest of freedom and liberation, as a revolutionary specially its leaders are expected to be a role model possessing integrity, morality, commitment to the cause and high political foresight, the comforts and luxury of an individual are to be completely set aside if the cause are to be pursued whole heartedly”.
However, it termed as unfortunate that for Kitovi “these things were very dear to him” and that the “question of him sacrificing all his luxurious living had been like asking him to commit suicide”. “The reality of having to be based in eastern Nagaland in the company of SS. Khaplang was too much a sacrifice for him”, it stated while adding that the “comforts of home, the splendor of Khehoi camp being in close proximity to Dimapur, the facilities of star hotels in Indian cities were his daily indulgences, drinking revelries of imported scotches, whiskies and wines, gambling, betting etc became his daily routine”.
“Thus, it is without doubt, that he has hardly any passion or commitment for the task he has been shouldering, at the same time his coteries mostly comprises of regular defectors, for instance - Azheto Chophi defected 8 (eight) times in between, became his political advisors, the stature of these collaborators speaks itself of selfish pursuits and materialistic desires at the expense of sincere national workers, innocent Naga masses and most importantly at the peril of Historical and political rights of the Nagas, for which thousands of Nagas has for decades been sacrificing”, the press note stated.
“It may precisely be concluded that ,despite, numerous of errors and blunders that has been committed as a leader, our focus is purely to salvage the Nagas struggle from the grip of such arrogant and egoistic leader who always prefer individual agendas and interest to that of Naga’s national interest”, the press note further added.
In the context of Gen. Khole’s elevation to the President’s chair of Khehoi camp, the MIP note stated that “rather than we comment, the Nagas may enlighten themselves from the very fact that almost 90% of Konyak population including the Vice-president, GPRN. Lt. Gen. Khango and all high ranking Army Commanders, Kilonsers, Tatars, Regional authorities etc has declared their loyalty to SS. Khaplang’s leadership”.
Moreover, it stated that “the Khehoi campers self-glorifying claims and accolades on certain Naga Army officers and camps being commanded by them having joined Khehoi is not even worthy of being noticed or mentioned, for these are the sections, who often and on regular basis like a chameleon changes colors at every possible opportunity switches loyalty, mostly bought and lured by money and higher ranks”.
It stated that “Maj. Atoshe Chophi (Athibung Desig. Camp), Maj. Shikaho (Sangphur Desig. Camp), including the latest defection even after the recent crisis is nothing new, they have so far for the 8(Eight) times changed loyalty in between the two NSCN’s”. Similarly, it stated that “Khehoi residents are all but from the same flock and uncertain even of oneself, therefore the NSCN/GPRN is least bothered”. “Our military formation remains intact and confident as ever and so is our Government policies, visions and commitment to the Nagas political struggle, ever steadfast”, it stated.
