To keep abreast about Naga political issue and the ongoing Indo-Naga political talks, and bring better understanding on Naga issue, a “One Day People’s Consultative Meeting” was organized under the aegis of Makuilongdi Zeliangrong Region, GPRN and the people of Liangmai and Inpui at Tamei,Tamenglong, on October 12, informed a press release issued by the Ministry of Information and Publicity (MIP) NSCN/GPRN
The resource persons for the consultative meeting were Kraibo Chawang, Member, Collective Leadership and Lt.Gen.(Retd.)V.S.Atem VC.
During the meeting, K.Chawang asserted that NSCN is very clear of the present situation regarding the ongoing Indo-Naga political talks and there is no confusion whatsoever. “The whole world appreciates the stand taken by NSCN except few for vested interests,” said Chawang.
On the controversial Kuki issue he minced no words to quote from the historians who made no reference to the Kukis as indigenous tribe. They are only quoted as nomadic and wandering tribes who are used by the British against the indigenous Nagas in Manipur. The refugees status of Kukis in Manipur is well documented in Indian Parliament record when Naga MP, Mr.Suisa fought for the welfare of the Kuki refugees.
On the Article 371(A), the resource person cautioned that the Naga’s identity as a people and as a nation finds no meaning here.
Referencing 16 Point Agreement and Shillong Accord that was vehemently condemned by the Nagas for accepting the Indian Constitution, treacherously betraying the Naga people’s political aspirations. “This is linked to the irritable syndrome called “something is better than nothing”. For the NSCN, “Nothing is better than nonsense” as this kind of agreement/accord only brought more killings in the name of Naga political movement,” stating Chawang.
He reminded the people of the region that NSCN is not going to betray the Naga nation by accepting the Indian Constitution. What God has given to the Nagas, NSCN shall accept the challenge to defend, he said.
Lt.Gen.Atem opened his speech by telling the Liangmai and Inpui people that “Nagas are God’s special chosen people” by sharing stories historical incidents/facts, including the Naga Army trip to China that took 8 months to reach after encountering enemy fire 31 times. “Government of India for several times tried to deceive the Nagas into submission. But the God of Nagas cannot be deceived. It is for this reason that NSCN keeps consulting God and Naga people to carry on the Naga political movement,” asserted Chawang.
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“The history of the Nagas is different from others. God gave the Nagas the political will and strength to stand the ground when faced with the situation to decide which way to go. In the history of Indian political movement there was a time when more than 500 princely states were asked to join Union of India. Princely states of Lushai and Khasi-Jaintia and later Manipur joined the Union of India, except Nagas who refused, to stand alone by its political identity as a nation that declared independence on 14th August, 1947. This is the uniqueness of Naga history,” stated Gen Atem.
Stating that the historical role of Haipou Jadonang as the man who showed the way to the Nagas to stand the ground for their political rights, Gen Atem gave credit to Haipou Jadonang when Nagas declared independence on 14 August, 1947.
“Nagas cannot forget how God show them the way to UNPO to become its bona fide member, while many were denied such high profile membership that legitimize the Naga political issue in the international platform like UNPO which is recognized by UNO,” added Gen Atem.
Gen Atem appealed to the Liangmai and Inpui people not to be carried away by false propaganda that “Nagas may be left out getting nothing whereas the Kuki-Zo and Meitei may be given something to appease them. This is all nonsense, as God knows better for the Nagas.”
On the issue of Flag, Constitution and Integration, Gen Atem said, “There is no compromise. We cannot give up our national identity under any given situation in the name of Naga solution.”
He further pointed out that no outside people, will be able to do best for the Nagas. It is the Nagas themselves who should do their best to stand by their rights, said Gen Atem.
During the meeting, Rev.Dr.Alungbou Newmai, Executive Secretary, LNBA(M) along with ordained Church leaders offered intercessory prayer for all the leaders of Nagas, staff of Makuilongdi Zelianglong Region, Talk Team of NSCN/GPRN and Government of India and for the unity of Nagas.
