The NSCN rubbishes the rhetorics of the joint statement of the Khaplang and Shingnya parties which was issued on 8th March, 2011, stabbing at the back of the Naga reconciliation process for which Joint working groups (JWG) met on the same day and issued a statement of commitment. This is not the first time that the duos have been behaving treacherously. One and all are aware that, even last year on 15th of July (Manyekshu Conclave) they’d bluffed the Naga people by declaring that they had unconditionally merged together in the interest of Naga unity which also took place just after the 9th Chiangmai Meet. Naga people must know that, back-stabbing is not the work of the upright and the brave but that of the cowards. These disgruntled section of the people even if they form tens of groups who have no vision and mission for the Naga people will not carry the people along. It is crystal clear that no amount of agreements or memos of understanding will work because; they are yet to prepare themselves to be honest, truthful to God and man and above all, they are unable to overcome their parochialism and prejudice. They will always place themselves above the Naga nation.
The more statements of provocation carried in the media, the more it lowers the image of the Nagas and that is why NSCN has been refraining itself from issuing rejoinders or statements. It is not that NSCN is at fault or its MIP is unable to represent itself through the media. Khaplang himself is one of the signatories of the Covenant of reconciliation and since its signing on 13th June 2009, more than half a dozen of resolutions to hold the highest level meeting as early as possible were adopted to which Khaplang has not paid the slightest of respect and cooperation. After the 18th September 2010 high level meeting, Naga people have given 45 days ultimatum to all the stakeholders in the reconciliation process to hold the highest level meeting. The deadline expired on the 4th of January 2011. Who is responsible for not meeting the deadline? On 30th of December 2010, Conveners of the Joint working groups met at 2pm at the residence of Rev. Dr. Wati Aier, Convener of the FNR in which convener of the K group Mr. C Singsong himself had honestly admitted that, there was problem within themselves on account of non response from Mr. Khaplang. Convener of the FNR also fully agreed with the confession of Mr. C Singsong. Since representative of the K group had pleaded for more time, it was understood together to hold the highest level meeting in the last week of February 2011. Then how come that Khaplang and FGN groups are accusing the NSCN for the delay? As for sending its men to Eastern Nagalim; the troop passed nearby Pangsha in Khianmungan area where incidentally Tatar Hoho of the FGN was about to be held. If the NSCN soldiers were on offensive mission it would have attacked the FGN there and then. The same troop also passed through Gen. Kholi’s area but it did not attack anybody which must be clear and convincing enough that NSCN has no any ill intention against any Naga groups. But Nagas need to know this fact that the Manipuris and Assamese have been moving around the length and breadth of Eastern Nagalim extorting rations and head-load porters from the poor Naga people for more than 20 years now. Naga people often get thrashed at the hands of these merciless non-Nagas for being unable to provide good food or for failing to organize sufficient porters. At the sweat and tears of Naga public, Khaplang continues to enjoy crores of rupees paid to him by these reactionaries.
Yes NSCN will not always remain a silent spectators to these kind of atrocious treatments meted out to our poor people to satiate the ungrateful people who come in the garb of neighbors. In the land of the Nagas, there is no area under the exclusive domination of Mr. Khaplang as such. When Assames and Manipuris are allowed to rampage the Eastern Nagalim, why pointing of fingers at the NSCN cadres who are the sons of the soil? We have the responsibility to protect the land and the people, be it in the East or the West. When the NSCN troop was attacked in the East, two thirds of the attackers were Manipuris which is confirmed from the Naga public. NSCN has not attacked and it will not unless, it is fired upon. But reprisal is a natural weapon or strategy of warfare to deter the enemy from further offensive attack.
Now, NSCN would like to remind the Naga people that, K-group had entered into an agreement on 26th of June 2008 with us that, it would not provide shelter to any non-Naga armed groups nor use them against the Naga brothers. This agreement was signed in presence of the FNR, Quakers Society and American Baptist Church leaders. It is almost three years since the signing of the agreement and Khaplang continues to take Naga people for a ride. Let the Naga people judge. God knows who the culprit is.
There is not even a shred of mistake on the part of our Gen. Secy. Th. Muivah in his statement that, there is no wisdom in continually seeking pretexts in order to escape from facing reality either by Khaplang or Shingnya. Highest level meeting was convened by the FNR to be held in the 1st Week of March, to which our collective leadership had promptly responded by laying aside many other equally important matters and had rushed home. We remain committed for peace and reconciliation amongst Naga brothers but we will not go in search of those who are against reconciliation. Don’t take the Naga people for granted. We have been patiently bearing all kinds of affronts and provocations but there is limit to everything.
Issued by MIP
Government of the
People’s Republic Of Nagalim
The more statements of provocation carried in the media, the more it lowers the image of the Nagas and that is why NSCN has been refraining itself from issuing rejoinders or statements. It is not that NSCN is at fault or its MIP is unable to represent itself through the media. Khaplang himself is one of the signatories of the Covenant of reconciliation and since its signing on 13th June 2009, more than half a dozen of resolutions to hold the highest level meeting as early as possible were adopted to which Khaplang has not paid the slightest of respect and cooperation. After the 18th September 2010 high level meeting, Naga people have given 45 days ultimatum to all the stakeholders in the reconciliation process to hold the highest level meeting. The deadline expired on the 4th of January 2011. Who is responsible for not meeting the deadline? On 30th of December 2010, Conveners of the Joint working groups met at 2pm at the residence of Rev. Dr. Wati Aier, Convener of the FNR in which convener of the K group Mr. C Singsong himself had honestly admitted that, there was problem within themselves on account of non response from Mr. Khaplang. Convener of the FNR also fully agreed with the confession of Mr. C Singsong. Since representative of the K group had pleaded for more time, it was understood together to hold the highest level meeting in the last week of February 2011. Then how come that Khaplang and FGN groups are accusing the NSCN for the delay? As for sending its men to Eastern Nagalim; the troop passed nearby Pangsha in Khianmungan area where incidentally Tatar Hoho of the FGN was about to be held. If the NSCN soldiers were on offensive mission it would have attacked the FGN there and then. The same troop also passed through Gen. Kholi’s area but it did not attack anybody which must be clear and convincing enough that NSCN has no any ill intention against any Naga groups. But Nagas need to know this fact that the Manipuris and Assamese have been moving around the length and breadth of Eastern Nagalim extorting rations and head-load porters from the poor Naga people for more than 20 years now. Naga people often get thrashed at the hands of these merciless non-Nagas for being unable to provide good food or for failing to organize sufficient porters. At the sweat and tears of Naga public, Khaplang continues to enjoy crores of rupees paid to him by these reactionaries.
Yes NSCN will not always remain a silent spectators to these kind of atrocious treatments meted out to our poor people to satiate the ungrateful people who come in the garb of neighbors. In the land of the Nagas, there is no area under the exclusive domination of Mr. Khaplang as such. When Assames and Manipuris are allowed to rampage the Eastern Nagalim, why pointing of fingers at the NSCN cadres who are the sons of the soil? We have the responsibility to protect the land and the people, be it in the East or the West. When the NSCN troop was attacked in the East, two thirds of the attackers were Manipuris which is confirmed from the Naga public. NSCN has not attacked and it will not unless, it is fired upon. But reprisal is a natural weapon or strategy of warfare to deter the enemy from further offensive attack.
Now, NSCN would like to remind the Naga people that, K-group had entered into an agreement on 26th of June 2008 with us that, it would not provide shelter to any non-Naga armed groups nor use them against the Naga brothers. This agreement was signed in presence of the FNR, Quakers Society and American Baptist Church leaders. It is almost three years since the signing of the agreement and Khaplang continues to take Naga people for a ride. Let the Naga people judge. God knows who the culprit is.
There is not even a shred of mistake on the part of our Gen. Secy. Th. Muivah in his statement that, there is no wisdom in continually seeking pretexts in order to escape from facing reality either by Khaplang or Shingnya. Highest level meeting was convened by the FNR to be held in the 1st Week of March, to which our collective leadership had promptly responded by laying aside many other equally important matters and had rushed home. We remain committed for peace and reconciliation amongst Naga brothers but we will not go in search of those who are against reconciliation. Don’t take the Naga people for granted. We have been patiently bearing all kinds of affronts and provocations but there is limit to everything.
Issued by MIP
Government of the
People’s Republic Of Nagalim
