A moment to unite together: Gen Kholi

‘In my sixty long years of political career, as a human being, I may have hurt the sentiments of my Naga brethren in some way or the other, yet, I seek your forgiveness’  

DIMAPUR, MAY 30 (MExN): Vice Chairman of the NSCN (IM), General (Retd) Kholi Konyak today stated that the moment has come for the Naga people to unite.

“From the depth of my heart I know only one thing and stood for one thing, that is the unity of Nagas and one Naga Nation,” stated a press note from the NSCN (IM) Vice Chairman.  

Konyak further stated that “I never wanted or hunted for any position or wealth but just wanted to witness that the Nagas come together in one accord before my sunset,” and spoke of his final desire to see “one united Naga family living together in harmony.”  

He also acknowledged the Eastern Nagas for “what you have done for the survival of the Nagas. People may or may not acknowledge you, but, it is a living fact that the Eastern Nagas have rendered your service selflessly to save the Naga Nation. My sincere gratitude to all the fellow Nagas who always stood together to achieve our common goal.”  

He expressed belief that “one day we all will be liberated from this domain of sweats and tears for which you have sacrificed for the genuine cause.”  

General (Retd) Kholi then stated: “In my sixty long years of political career, as a human being, I may have hurt the sentiments of my Naga brethren in some way or the other, yet, I seek your forgiveness.”  

Regarding his decision to join the NSCN (IM), he said that he has “no grudges against any individual or parties even if some are trying to create confusions and doubts among the people.” 

“I always feel that one must give up one’s own position or wealth for the cause in order to fulfill or achieve unity among ourselves. One must yield so that our aspiration is fulfilled. When I say yielding, don’t take me in the wrong sense, because I am not surrendering to my enemies but uniting with our own Naga Brothers to achieve our common goal if not at least die trying for the cause,” he added.  

He further urged that “sometimes we should also learn to appreciate rather than always complain for; we are staying idle doing nothing. It is also not healthy for us to always find fault or wait for that opportunity to seize.”  

He urged upon all Nagas to “create a better environment for our younger generation by leaving aside all our differences and take this chance and moment together to triumph in God’s name.”