Dimapur, August 25 (MExN): According to the GPRN/NSCN, “a senior functionary and Steering Committee member in the IM set-up D.T Lincoln Poumai, hailing from Shepoumaramth region has joined the GPRN/NSCN on 25th August 2010”. This was informed in a press note issued by the MIP of the GPRN/NSCN. According to the MIP note, quoting DT Lincoln “the need of the hour for the Naga people is to reconcile and embrace together unconditionally” and that in “reconciliation there should not be any ifs and buts”.
“Basing on the political and historical rights of the Nagas, signed at the highest level by Chairman SS Khaplang, Chairman Isak Cishi Swu and Brig. (Retd) S Singnya, he is of the opinion that Nagas are heading towards full reconciliation and sooner than later will achieve it. His decision to join GPRN/NSCN is for the sake of the Nagas because it is the common ground”, stated the MIP note. The note also stated that DT Lincoln also appreciated the ‘Monyakshu Conclave’ as it was a ‘historic’ moment and showed the world that ‘Nagas’ can come to an understanding, shedding away factional mindset. Lincoln urged Nagas everywhere to commit themselves to total reconciliation without any condition. “There should not be double meanings in a single word ‘Reconciliation.’ Nagas are one and this is the time to unite”, said the note.
