The whole content of the article is true and admissible. It is a fact that NNC hoisted the Naga National Flag on 14th August, 1947, a day earlier than India basing on Gandhi’s statement mentioned in para 4 of the article, “I do not believe forced union. If you do not want to join the Indian union, you are free to decide”.
Gandhi’s statement was not his own personal opinion but a reiteration of the Constituent Assembly’s resolution no (1) and (2), out of 8 resolutions adopted on 22nd January, 1947, where it says:
“Resolution no. (1). This Constituent Assembly declares its firm and solemn resolve to proclaim India as an Independent Sovereign Republic and to draw for her future governance a Constitution; (2). Wherein the territories that now comprise British India, the territories that now form the Indian States, and such other parts of India as are outside British India and the states as well as such other territories as are willing to be constituted into the Independent Sovereign India shall be a Union of them all”…….upto (8) The existing Constitution of India is framed basing on these historic 8 Resolutions and the Government of India still remains bound to this Constitution and these resolutions with mandatory responsibility to implement and discharge as per declaration of competent Constituent Assembly of India.
Upon the declaration of the Constituent Assembly on 22nd January, 1947, the NNC proclaimed Independence of Nagaland on 14th August, 1947, as wished by Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Indian Nation. This historic event is the cause of action to the Indo-Naga Issue.
Since then, India invaded Nagaland and the issue of war arose between the two Nations of Nagaland and India. From that day onwards, the Nagas remain prisoners under the custody of the Indian Army and charged under all the draconian laws made by the Indian Parliament. In fact, Nagas are defending their Sovereignty rather than demanding Sovereignty from any authority.
Now, the solution of this issue is not possible between the two parties, which necessitate a move to a proper forum of third party to settle for war indemnity. Negotiation with India does not arise since India cannot be the judge at her own cause as she is party to it.
Nagas, in this issue be solemnly assembled at the fortress of 14th August, 1947 Declaration and the 16th May, 1951 Plebiscite and unitedly approach the competent forum for a fair solution instead of investing on fruitless endeavours with India, the aggressor.
Kuknalim
Takuyaba, Mokokchung Town
