Dimapur, February 17 (MExN): The Working Committee of the NNPGs has stated today that the Chakhesang Region Council of the NNC, which held a meeting in Chozubami Village on February 12, has “got it all wrong.”
“Their statement is too narrow and bereft of facts, arguably an opinion of some misguided elements calling themselves NNC, CRC. As per their statement these people have decided who can be a Chakhesang and who cannot. It is an insult to the great Chakhesang pride in the context of the Naga National movement,” stated the WC, NNPGs in a press release from its Media Cell today.
Stating that the WC of NNPGs “transcends region, tribe or community because it owes its existence to all Naga tribes,” the Committee maintained that “from the very beginning of the political negotiations with the GOI have clearly laid out the agreed principle signed on November 17, 2017, on which the talks would be based. In it the essence and spirit of Naga plebiscite of May 16, 1951 is clearly retained and entrenched.”
Finally, the WC, NNPGs reiterated that the negotiations with the GOI are between two entities, Nagas and Indians.
“Seven NNPGs are involved in the talks on behalf of Nagas. Chakhesang leaders are among the most vocal in the negotiating table. Statements that do not conform to reality should be avoided at this juncture,” the Committee urged.
It felt that a “few members from Chakhesang community calling themselves NNC, CRC, would seek to malign and demean the great contribution of the Chakhesangs in the Naga political struggle.”
Thus, “none should attempt to belittle the enormous responsibility admirably being discharged by esteemed Chakhesang leaders in the ongoing political dialogue between NNPGs and GOI.”