DIMAPUR, DECEMBER 17 (MExN): The Rengma Hoho today issued a statement expressing its desire to see an early solution to the Indo-Naga political problem “with a clear understanding that self-determinations and to live under one administrative unit is the desire of the Naga people.”
A press note from the Rengma Hoho President, Kenyuseng Tep expressed hope that the present dialogue between the Indian and Naga Leaders is based on mutual respect and recognition. It reaffirmed support to the dialogue between India and the Nagas for a negotiated settlement and appealed to the Government of India “not to shy away from its responsibility of the loss and destruction mated upon the Nagas during this more than half a century conflict of Indo-Naga problems.”
The Rengma Hoho also appreciated the Government of India and the Prime Minister in particular who have taken the Naga issue seriously to bring early amicable solutions without delay. “Confusion and trauma was inflicted upon the people due to political uncertainty between the Nagas and India and if such environment persists further, will bring suffering and losses to the people,” the Rengma Hoho said.
Nagas too deserve dignity and respect without any further delay, it stated. The Rengma Hoho, it stated, has always “supported the peace process indorsing that solution should be acceptable protecting all section of the people big or small on equal basis.”
“The integration of all Naga area is a genuine call without any prejudices,” it said and called upon the negotiating parties to find a solution based on the principle of mutual respect which recognizes the right of every section of people.
It is imperative, the Rengma Hoho added, to find a solution, and said that all other issue like elections be put as secondary. It called upon the Indian leadership to focus on early solution and impress upon Naga legislator that if solution is a priority, “they should think of mass resignation and not talk of post-election, which sounds clear hypocrisy.”
