DIMAPUR, JUNE 23 (MExN): Maj.Gen. Nyemlang Konyak, General Staff Officer-I General Head Quarter NSCN/GPRN has informed that in the wake of the “break-away group formed by Khole & Kitovi”, the Naga army at the General Headquarter (GHQ), had an emergency meeting held on 22nd day of June 2011 where it was resolved to stand “firmly and uprightly after chairman S.S.Khaplang”. “There cannot be two opinions; our position is clear and firm. Chairman Khaplang was our leader and will always remain the same and we, the Naga Army at the GHQ vow to stand by it till the end”, stated the press note from Maj Gen Nyemlang.
Stating that Chairman Khaplang is “undoubtedly the most undisputed Naga leader”, the press note pointed out that his “strong will and determination to see a liberated Nagaland and to stand steadfastly for the cause of the Naga people has always kept him unshakable”. “He has not only successfully kept the Nagas of eastern Nagaland united but has also jealously safeguard the Naga territory from the marauding other ethnic groups”, it stated.
It also stated that in the present so-called state of Nagaland as well, he has always given equal opportunity to every tribe and community, selflessly and impartially. “His contribution for the Nation is invaluable and cannot be questioned. Nagas must know that, unfortunately today we may be divided in two or three different countries but our country and the rights over our land and territory remains the same”, it stated.
The press note also termed it as “unfortunate” that, “Khole and Kitovi has defected from the party to form their own organization but, that doesn’t detract us from achieving our goal for which we shall continue to work with that same jell and vigour”.
Stating that Chairman Khaplang is “undoubtedly the most undisputed Naga leader”, the press note pointed out that his “strong will and determination to see a liberated Nagaland and to stand steadfastly for the cause of the Naga people has always kept him unshakable”. “He has not only successfully kept the Nagas of eastern Nagaland united but has also jealously safeguard the Naga territory from the marauding other ethnic groups”, it stated.
It also stated that in the present so-called state of Nagaland as well, he has always given equal opportunity to every tribe and community, selflessly and impartially. “His contribution for the Nation is invaluable and cannot be questioned. Nagas must know that, unfortunately today we may be divided in two or three different countries but our country and the rights over our land and territory remains the same”, it stated.
The press note also termed it as “unfortunate” that, “Khole and Kitovi has defected from the party to form their own organization but, that doesn’t detract us from achieving our goal for which we shall continue to work with that same jell and vigour”.
