Y Wangtin Naga strongly felt that, real reconciliation is the only option left for the salvation of the Naga Nation from the doom. In this article, the writer expressing his personal opinion and invites the wisdom of the Naga leaders to explore real reconciliation among the Nagas but equally seeks forgiveness from anyone who might have hurt while sticking to the hard facts because in no way this write-up is trying to accuse any one.
The writer recalling the time when American Baptist Churches deeply concerned for the fratricidal killing among the Nagas and as a first aid peace mission to put an end the bloodshed in Naga family organized an ever first reconciliation programme in Atlanta in the year 1997 where both the NSCN (K) and NNC participated the programme and reconciled with one another. But our brothers NSCN (IM) rejected the invitation of the American Baptist Churches and took their negative turn as Jonah rejected God’s command for Nineveh and moved towards Tarshish, had a secret meeting with Government of India and signed Ceasefire Agreement in the same year and in the same day of the reconciliation programmed at Atlanta which to me is the first mistake. Today the political situation in Nagaland could have been far better and even all Naga Political groups could have become one, had NSCN (IM) equally participated in that programme.
Secondly, had the NSCN (IM) softened their stance against any other Naga Political Groups after the signing of Ceasefire Agreement with GOI, still there could have been sufficient rooms for the accommodation of all Naga Political Groups into one but NSCN (IM) instead butchered many freedom fighters both from NNC and NSCN (K) including two Ato Kilonsers, many Kilonsers, Generals and cadres including innocent Nagas which was another mistakes.
Thirdly, when NSCN (IM) entered into the Political dialogue with the GOI, it could have been their political advantage had they opened up their foreign policy to all the Naga political groups and have a common sitting but they selfishly dealt with GOI keeping other Nagas under the dark and even today no one knows the nature of IM’s talk, this was also an unfortunate mistake.
Fourthly, we must thank Quaker friends of England and American Baptist Churches for working hard to bring Naga Political groups into one. We should also thank and appreciate the merit services of FNR under the stewardship of Dr. Wati Aier, who took bold steps to bring reconciliation among the Naga factions. The first ever reconciliation meeting organized by the Quakers, American Baptist Churches and FNR in Chiangmai (Thailand) in the year 2008 was participated by NSCN (K), NNC/FGN and NSCN (IM) and I happen to be the representative of NSCN (K). In all consecutive meetings of the FNR both abroad and in Nagaland, the NSCN (K) and NNC/FGN insisted IM to be transparent and suggested for collective talk instead of IM’s talk. Our suggestion was that, all the Naga political groups should equally participate in talk which makes Naga-GOI talk (instead of IM-GOI talks) but NSCN (IM) selfishly rejected the proposed formula, this was also an irreparable mistake.
Fifthly, after the signing of Covenant of Reconciliation at Chiangmai (Thailand) by three top leaders S S Kaphlang, Isak Chishi and Shingya in 2009, the NSCN (IM) continued fratricidal killing and kidnapping NSCN (K) and FGN cadres. Let me not mention where and when but due to NSCN (IM) intentional violation of COR, the NSCN (K) Chairman and General Secretary have decided to boycott 18th September, 2010 Highest Level meeting at Dimapur. The two leaders agreed for temporary boycott of the reconciliation meeting aimed at creating a sense of realization in the minds of NSCN (IM) leaders. But after the boycott decision between the two leaders, General Secretary, N Kitovi attended the boycotted reconciliation meeting without the approval of the Chairman which proved to be the main factor for explosive division in NSCN (K) setup; this is also one of the greatest mistakes to the point of no return.
Sixthly, after the impeachment of the President S S Khaplang at Khehoi Camp on 7th June 2011, several meetings held among NSCN (IM), NSCN Khehoi and FGN under the patronage of FNR have decided for the formation of Naga National Government, without consulting other Naga political groups i.e. NSCN (K) and NNCs this is also an undeniable mistake.
I felt, if NNG is to be formed, why not consult other Naga political groups? Why so fast and hasty? Why discriminate among the Nagas such as Accordist, Non-accordist, Peace Campers etc and etc? Why not FNR include other Naga political groups? Who is wrong and who is right? Who is a sinner and who is righteous? I think our leaders have committed irreparable political mistake even in the formation of NSCN in 1980 by condemning Shillong Accord. Why should they condemn the mandated Naga political institution i.e. NNC for a few people who have signed the Accord? Instead of condemning their only political institution, why not they expel the signatories or expel the president if he refuses to disown the Accord paper? My leaders, please say sorry to the Nagas and God for your mistakes. When both Nagas and GOI have rejected Shillong Accord, why talk about death Accord? Why condemn peace campers, when the Accord never exist? Because to me, the three NSCNs occupation of their designated camps and NNC stationing in their peace camps seem similar case. We all can easily vacate it (peace camps, designated camps) if necessary without any pre-condition. Let us not try to stone the Samaria young women for her adultery because none of us is righteous to stone her. Same thing that, no one is righteous to condemn others. We all are for the Naga nation, therefore, let us not expect our friends to be smaller than us and also let us not expect anybody to submit before us because we all are equal in National Service and it is a sinful in the sight of God too. The Bible says, (Mathew 7:3) “why do you look at the speck in your brother’s eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye”? Let us truthful to our self and try to achieve real reconciliation.
Y. Wangtin Naga,
Kilonser, NSCN/GPRN
The writer recalling the time when American Baptist Churches deeply concerned for the fratricidal killing among the Nagas and as a first aid peace mission to put an end the bloodshed in Naga family organized an ever first reconciliation programme in Atlanta in the year 1997 where both the NSCN (K) and NNC participated the programme and reconciled with one another. But our brothers NSCN (IM) rejected the invitation of the American Baptist Churches and took their negative turn as Jonah rejected God’s command for Nineveh and moved towards Tarshish, had a secret meeting with Government of India and signed Ceasefire Agreement in the same year and in the same day of the reconciliation programmed at Atlanta which to me is the first mistake. Today the political situation in Nagaland could have been far better and even all Naga Political groups could have become one, had NSCN (IM) equally participated in that programme.
Secondly, had the NSCN (IM) softened their stance against any other Naga Political Groups after the signing of Ceasefire Agreement with GOI, still there could have been sufficient rooms for the accommodation of all Naga Political Groups into one but NSCN (IM) instead butchered many freedom fighters both from NNC and NSCN (K) including two Ato Kilonsers, many Kilonsers, Generals and cadres including innocent Nagas which was another mistakes.
Thirdly, when NSCN (IM) entered into the Political dialogue with the GOI, it could have been their political advantage had they opened up their foreign policy to all the Naga political groups and have a common sitting but they selfishly dealt with GOI keeping other Nagas under the dark and even today no one knows the nature of IM’s talk, this was also an unfortunate mistake.
Fourthly, we must thank Quaker friends of England and American Baptist Churches for working hard to bring Naga Political groups into one. We should also thank and appreciate the merit services of FNR under the stewardship of Dr. Wati Aier, who took bold steps to bring reconciliation among the Naga factions. The first ever reconciliation meeting organized by the Quakers, American Baptist Churches and FNR in Chiangmai (Thailand) in the year 2008 was participated by NSCN (K), NNC/FGN and NSCN (IM) and I happen to be the representative of NSCN (K). In all consecutive meetings of the FNR both abroad and in Nagaland, the NSCN (K) and NNC/FGN insisted IM to be transparent and suggested for collective talk instead of IM’s talk. Our suggestion was that, all the Naga political groups should equally participate in talk which makes Naga-GOI talk (instead of IM-GOI talks) but NSCN (IM) selfishly rejected the proposed formula, this was also an irreparable mistake.
Fifthly, after the signing of Covenant of Reconciliation at Chiangmai (Thailand) by three top leaders S S Kaphlang, Isak Chishi and Shingya in 2009, the NSCN (IM) continued fratricidal killing and kidnapping NSCN (K) and FGN cadres. Let me not mention where and when but due to NSCN (IM) intentional violation of COR, the NSCN (K) Chairman and General Secretary have decided to boycott 18th September, 2010 Highest Level meeting at Dimapur. The two leaders agreed for temporary boycott of the reconciliation meeting aimed at creating a sense of realization in the minds of NSCN (IM) leaders. But after the boycott decision between the two leaders, General Secretary, N Kitovi attended the boycotted reconciliation meeting without the approval of the Chairman which proved to be the main factor for explosive division in NSCN (K) setup; this is also one of the greatest mistakes to the point of no return.
Sixthly, after the impeachment of the President S S Khaplang at Khehoi Camp on 7th June 2011, several meetings held among NSCN (IM), NSCN Khehoi and FGN under the patronage of FNR have decided for the formation of Naga National Government, without consulting other Naga political groups i.e. NSCN (K) and NNCs this is also an undeniable mistake.
I felt, if NNG is to be formed, why not consult other Naga political groups? Why so fast and hasty? Why discriminate among the Nagas such as Accordist, Non-accordist, Peace Campers etc and etc? Why not FNR include other Naga political groups? Who is wrong and who is right? Who is a sinner and who is righteous? I think our leaders have committed irreparable political mistake even in the formation of NSCN in 1980 by condemning Shillong Accord. Why should they condemn the mandated Naga political institution i.e. NNC for a few people who have signed the Accord? Instead of condemning their only political institution, why not they expel the signatories or expel the president if he refuses to disown the Accord paper? My leaders, please say sorry to the Nagas and God for your mistakes. When both Nagas and GOI have rejected Shillong Accord, why talk about death Accord? Why condemn peace campers, when the Accord never exist? Because to me, the three NSCNs occupation of their designated camps and NNC stationing in their peace camps seem similar case. We all can easily vacate it (peace camps, designated camps) if necessary without any pre-condition. Let us not try to stone the Samaria young women for her adultery because none of us is righteous to stone her. Same thing that, no one is righteous to condemn others. We all are for the Naga nation, therefore, let us not expect our friends to be smaller than us and also let us not expect anybody to submit before us because we all are equal in National Service and it is a sinful in the sight of God too. The Bible says, (Mathew 7:3) “why do you look at the speck in your brother’s eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye”? Let us truthful to our self and try to achieve real reconciliation.
Y. Wangtin Naga,
Kilonser, NSCN/GPRN
