Masangam & Pfoshuo Ariicho
Jalukie | June 14
Another tryst for ‘peace’ in the backdrop of the on-going political dialogue with the GoI, was jointly organised by the Zeliangrong Baudi in collaboration with Zeliangrong Mipui Organisation and Zeliangrong Students’ Union, Nagaland under the theme “Let us not leave the political imbroglio to the next generation” here at Jalukie today. Denis Elung, President, Zelianrong Baudi, who also chaired the rally, in his welcome speech, said, “Our mandate is to promote freedom, democracy and trust in the spirit of brotherhood”, and whole heartedly conveyed the people’s support to the present GoI and the Naga peace talks towards a fruitful and amicable solution.
“Freedom is my birth right, my right should be given to me and I do not think I am wrong in demanding what I deserve”, iterated Samuel Jindei, MLA 53 Tamenglong A/C Manipur. He said that peace should come from within rather than without, i.e., from ‘you and me’.
Commenting, on the aptness of the theme, Pushika Awomi, President NSF shared his views and exhorted the student community to remain dedicated towards the cause of peace. “Factional clashes are not a law and order problem but the ploy of government colonial policy” said Awomi. Keviletou, Acting President of the Naga Hoho opined that the requisite remedy for peace lies in the people and that it is futile to have illusions for peace. He also recollected the sufferings of the Nagas prior to Indian Independence hitherto due to the divisive “colonial policy” of the Indian government. “The present unconditional talks of the Indo-Nagas at the highest level allows discussion of anything under heaven and earth.... and since our leaders have already placed their proposals, let us hope that an honourable solution would be hammered out” he further added.
Also speaking at the rally, Neingulo Krome, General Secretary, Naga Hoho said that 9 years of peace talks is nothing short of domination, and called upon the underground factions to shun violence.
“All the past years of turmoil we have stood for you and today we are ready to stand and follow any groups or factions who will lead us,” he said. He further asked the various elements who had been trying to sabotage the peace process as to “what was honourable or what was acceptable according to them as we are ready to pay with our lives to whoever leads us towards the right direction”.
Alal Singson, Ex-KUki Inpi Vice president representing Ahthibung Circle who also spoke at the rally, strongly stressed the need to bring back the peaceful and congenial social atmosphere in the area.
The message of NBCC was read out at the rally by Kuzierang Thou, Executive General Secretary ZBCC and Zaisi Ramlia who represented the Naga Mothers’ Association also spoke on the occasion.
Other dignitaries who graced the rally included A. Kenneth, NPMHR representative, Kangzang Leigise, General Secretary Zeliangrong Students’ Union, Adai Reunim, President Zeliangrong Mipui Organisation, Gaubeu Rangkau, Chairman JTC, and his colleagues, G. Gangmei, ex-Vice president Naga Hoho, among others.
The day-long rally was attended by some 4000 or so people that included 95 villages representatives along with schools children of the district, despite the on and off drizzling weather, sensing the importance of ‘peace’.
The rally ended with energetic shouts of slogans like “We want peace, integration”, “No Integration, No Peace”, “Long Live Nagaland”, “Zeliangrong Ringtielo” (Long live Zelianrong)among the gatherings led by D. Abraham, Joint Secretary Zelianrong Baudi, towards a peaceful dispersion.
Meanwhile, a memorandum signed by Denis Elung, President, Zelianrong Baudi on behalf of the Zeliangrong people for an amicable solution in the ongoing peace talk will also be submitted to the Prime Minister of India.
Morung Express News
