The Naga People’s Front (NPF) has taken note of the statement issued by former Chief Minister and former Governor, Dr. SC Jamir, in response to our Secretary General.
Dr Jamir’s public proposal for imposition of President’s Rule in Nagaland clearly demonstrates an ill motive to suppress our people through Army rule, which would be an added burden to the already imposed AFSPA.
In a democracy, divergence of views is natural and welcome. However, such divergence must be addressed through political reasoning and facts, not through personal insinuations. Describing the Secretary General as working “on behalf of certain masters” does not address the core issue and detracts from substantive debate.
The NPF also expresses serious concern over Dr Jamir’s remark that the Secretary General’s political learning comes from “Hebron, Manipur or Kohima.” Such remarks were made without any factual basis. This sweeping statement seeks to create a misleading narrative about his political associations and is unbecoming of a person of Dr Jamir’s stature. The Secretary General speaks with all sincerity on the Naga issue, both inside and outside the House, and does not require any political learning from any location as alleged by Dr Jamir.
More importantly, the historical references cited in Dr Jamir’s statement do not answer the central question: whether President’s Rule, as proposed by him, is warranted or justified in Nagaland today.
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The Naga political issue is too serious and sensitive to be reduced to a personal exchange. It is a genuine aspiration of all sections of the Naga people, and any settlement should not become just another Accord or Agreement which is not lasting and acceptable to all Nagas and any agreement should not become the seed of another problem for the Nagas.
What the Naga people expect is a mature discussion based on facts and present realities. The NPF reiterates its firm commitment to an honourable, inclusive, acceptable and lasting political settlement for the Nagas.
Issued by: Press Bureau, Naga People’s Front
Central HQ: Kohima
