Lifting of ban on Sumi Hoho will be ‘considered favorably’: Muivah
Dimapur, June 22 (MExN): General Secretary of the National Socialist Council of Nagalim Th Muivah has used the platform provided during his visit to Pughoboto in Zunheboto district to come out with some significant statements. During the course of a marathon interactive public meeting held with the Sumi public, Muivah emphasized the fact that reconciliation will be worked out at the highest level. According to a report filed by the Information Desk of the Ato Kilonser’s Office, Muivah also pointed out that the ban of Sumi Hoho was not done against the Sumi community but it was an “issue based decision against the wrong leadership”.
“Yet, considering the wisdom and appeal of the Southern Sumis and conscientious Sumis he replied that in the name of Christ, peace and reconciliation appeal will be considered favorably following a proper procedure of the organization and in consultation with our Chairman, Isak Chishi Swu”, stated the report while adding that in the interactive meeting the Southern Sumis appreciated the message of reconciliation and requested that the ban on the Sumi Hoho be lifted.
The General Secretary according to the report appreciated the “wisdom in such an appeal from the Sumis in and around Pughobuto area” and expressed “his respect for the rational views and opinion of the southern Sumi including their GB’s and the conscientious individuals”. Muivah emphasized the point that Isak Chishi Swu had given the best of his life for the national cause and he is still standing firm.
“Yet, he and other national workers were ex-communicated by the Sumi Hoho”, Muivah was quoted as saying and called attention to the fact that Chairman Isak was not a criminal. “He was the one of the leaders who had saved Naga nation from the treacherous Shillong accord and proved himself. He was respected on account of his contribution to the nation. Under his leadership the NSCN has entered into political negotiation at the highest level. Later after 5 years and 10 months the GOI had also recognized the uniqueness of Naga history and situation of the Nagas”, Muivah stated.
Therefore Muivah asked as to what crime Chairman Isak had committed and whether a person who has proved himself should be treated in that manner. Muivah saw that there was “lack of rationality and sensibility in the present leadership of the Sumi Hoho when they acted in such a manner” and questioned “whether Chairman Isak was ex-communicated just to please the enemies”.
The NSCN General Secretary also pointed out that during the reconciliation process many derogatory remarks and statement were published in the local dailies against the NSCN leadership that they were “terrorist” and must leave Nagaland within 24 hrs. “They also stated that Naga issue would be solved by the Nagaland Nagas”. Muivah pointed out that no one was above the nation and recounted the historical fact that the Semas and Angamis had done well to mobilize the whole Naga Nation including those from the South. “The Nagas emerged as a force. Yet, today some irrational individuals and groups were reducing the Naga issue to Nagaland state!!!” Muivah stated while also pointing out that he was baffled with fact that a section of Sumis led by Azheto deserted Hebron when the Nagas were having political negotiation at the highest level as two entities and without any pre-condition and they have set up camp with the protection of the Assam Rifles at Khehoi. Such negative steps if taken to the extreme will have no meeting point in the Naga reconciliation process, Muivah added. He also emphasized the fact that reconciliation will be worked out at the highest level.
Muivah also mentioned that he respected sensible statement of facts and that he valued the lifelong sacrifice of Chairman Isak Chishi Swu and felt a sense of loss as the Chairman could not be present with him but he considered the latter’s absence had made it all the more urgent for him to visit and talk with the people in his homeland in Pughobuto.
Meanwhile, the reception in honour of Th. Muivah, General Secretary NSCN began with a prayer by Rev. Sukhalu, Evangelist of SABAK and the welcome address was given by Yeshito Chishi Swu GB Ghathashi. The meeting was chaired by and Suhoje GB and ended with prayer by Rev.Kiyezhe Chishi ES NCRC. The General Secretary speech was well translated by Rev.Kiyeto ES SABAK.
The report filed by the NSCN stated that the “journey to the southern Sumis in their beautiful town Pughoboto is yet another milestone in our journey towards peace and reconciliation”. “On the foundation of Christ and the Naga National rights based on the uniqueness of Naga history a good foundation has been laid yet once again”, the report stated.
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