DIMAPUR, AUGUST 6 (MExN): In the backdrop of the recent report carried in the local media regarding the so called 33 point proposal alleged by the NSCN Khaplang as those presented by the National Socialist Council of Nagalim to the Government of India, it has now come to light that the press releases in respect of the 33 point charter of demands appeared to have arisen out of some mistake, stated a clarification note issued by K. Therie Convenor, Political Affairs Committee, NPCC.
“The press releases in respect of 33 point Charter of demands appears to have arisen out of some mistake. The content appears to be my personal rough working paper within family and was not expected to be published”, stated Therie. However, the PAC Convenor stated that since it has been made transparent to the people, the “people have the liberty to consider and suggest with amendments, addition, deletion, and accept or reject”. “Anyone having better ideas should not restrain themselves from suggesting”, Therie stated.
Therie also stated “I think, this is certainly not the proposal of NSCN (IM) and I don’t think there was any demand for we are not demanding anything from anyone as the talks is carrying on without pre-conditions”. Therie stated that “considering the joint statement issued by NSCN (IM) and the GOI, perhaps there has been some closer discussion on the proposal for political solution”. However Therie pointed out that “unless the proposals are officially disclosed”, it would be premature for him to comment.
Whatever may be, the PAC Convenor also suggested that we should “not carry the luggage from the past mistakes” and instead “move forward with a free mind for the future”. “My appeal to all is to accept the principles of Consensus and Cooperation in formulating the proposal for political solution”, he stated while adding that the “time is crucial and every concerned leader or section of society should constructively participate in the formulation of the proposal as the future of the present and future generations is at stake in the solution”.
We are all stakeholders in the solution. It is everybody’s fundamental right to make suggestions for considerations. We must work with the objectives of “what is right and what is good for all.” “The future depends on what we do in the present”, Therie stated while quoting from Gandhiji.
Pointing out that the “increasing pace of civilization and growth of economy is not waiting for us”, the press note informed that the “highest per capita income in the world is Qatar with $88,500 the lowest is Congo in Africa with a mere $300”. “India has $3,500 =Rs. 1,75,000 annually. In Nagaland, BPL house numbers have increased by 300%. According Civil supplies Department, the list of BPL families is about 70,000 households. Cumulative Job Card issued to BPL Households under NREGA is 3,64,228. This status shows that we are traveling backwards in the economy. Our youths have no opportunity. They are hunting for jobs everywhere and most of the time, they are betrayed”, Therie stated.
Stating that no one can guarantee the time of a solution, Therie nevertheless pointed out that “we cannot continue in the present status” and that “without trying to find a solution there will be no solution”. “Let us join our heads together to find the solution. We are united in our political aspiration and that is freedom to grow with safeguards. I don’t need to talk that there will be only one solution and one government under which we will be citizens and subjects but it is true and we must realize it”.
Therie reiterated that “people cannot afford multi-govts anymore”. “Please feel the plight of the public. Let there be peace, patience and tolerance in finding a consensus solution”, he stated and also appealed to all sections to restrain from provocative statements, lamenting each other. “Talk something on how to find solution and not about the rights and wrongs of each other. The solution will be found when we are able to identify what is right for all. People would appreciate positive approach after all, all are enjoying Ceasefire Agreement”.
“The press releases in respect of 33 point Charter of demands appears to have arisen out of some mistake. The content appears to be my personal rough working paper within family and was not expected to be published”, stated Therie. However, the PAC Convenor stated that since it has been made transparent to the people, the “people have the liberty to consider and suggest with amendments, addition, deletion, and accept or reject”. “Anyone having better ideas should not restrain themselves from suggesting”, Therie stated.
Therie also stated “I think, this is certainly not the proposal of NSCN (IM) and I don’t think there was any demand for we are not demanding anything from anyone as the talks is carrying on without pre-conditions”. Therie stated that “considering the joint statement issued by NSCN (IM) and the GOI, perhaps there has been some closer discussion on the proposal for political solution”. However Therie pointed out that “unless the proposals are officially disclosed”, it would be premature for him to comment.
Whatever may be, the PAC Convenor also suggested that we should “not carry the luggage from the past mistakes” and instead “move forward with a free mind for the future”. “My appeal to all is to accept the principles of Consensus and Cooperation in formulating the proposal for political solution”, he stated while adding that the “time is crucial and every concerned leader or section of society should constructively participate in the formulation of the proposal as the future of the present and future generations is at stake in the solution”.
We are all stakeholders in the solution. It is everybody’s fundamental right to make suggestions for considerations. We must work with the objectives of “what is right and what is good for all.” “The future depends on what we do in the present”, Therie stated while quoting from Gandhiji.
Pointing out that the “increasing pace of civilization and growth of economy is not waiting for us”, the press note informed that the “highest per capita income in the world is Qatar with $88,500 the lowest is Congo in Africa with a mere $300”. “India has $3,500 =Rs. 1,75,000 annually. In Nagaland, BPL house numbers have increased by 300%. According Civil supplies Department, the list of BPL families is about 70,000 households. Cumulative Job Card issued to BPL Households under NREGA is 3,64,228. This status shows that we are traveling backwards in the economy. Our youths have no opportunity. They are hunting for jobs everywhere and most of the time, they are betrayed”, Therie stated.
Stating that no one can guarantee the time of a solution, Therie nevertheless pointed out that “we cannot continue in the present status” and that “without trying to find a solution there will be no solution”. “Let us join our heads together to find the solution. We are united in our political aspiration and that is freedom to grow with safeguards. I don’t need to talk that there will be only one solution and one government under which we will be citizens and subjects but it is true and we must realize it”.
Therie reiterated that “people cannot afford multi-govts anymore”. “Please feel the plight of the public. Let there be peace, patience and tolerance in finding a consensus solution”, he stated and also appealed to all sections to restrain from provocative statements, lamenting each other. “Talk something on how to find solution and not about the rights and wrongs of each other. The solution will be found when we are able to identify what is right for all. People would appreciate positive approach after all, all are enjoying Ceasefire Agreement”.
