DIMAPUR, MARCH 14 (MExN): Camp Commander of the Apao Designated Camp, Brigadier Shahwa Konyak today declared support for General Kholi Konyak and stated that “Apao Camp belongs to Baba Kholi Konyak and it shall stand with Baba Kholi.”
A press note from the Brigadier, issued through the MIP of the NSCN (IM), claimed that General Kholi had the support of “senior leaders from Phom Region led by Kilonser Chuba Khamsik and Kilonser Shongyoung; senior leaders from Konyak Region, including Kilonser Moahba, Kilonser Angba, Kilonser Athrom and Kilonser Pangloi; and high ranking Naga Army officers led by Maj. Gen. Kossam and Designated Camp Commander Brig. Shahwa.” “Leaders from military and civil authorities say that why should we reject our great Baba Kholi’s love for Naga people? Baba’s love for Naga people went to such a historical move to sacrifice his own chair as president of GPRN/NSCN (U) and join hands with Isak Swu and Th. Muivah to support and expedite the Indo-Naga talk,” it stated.
Stating that “it may sound like betraying his own identity,” the press note however said that “the truth is Nagas cannot be united unless a true leader like Baba Kholi humbles himself to bow before Naga people and urge for early solution.” “How can we Nagas unite if we still go on to claim superiority for one’s own individual benefits and policies?” it questioned, while expressing hope that “Nagas will remember or say it is an act of true patriotism for the cause of Naga nation.” “We will remain loyal to Baba Kholi and stand firm to protect against all odds. We all shall die for Baba Kholi and live for Baba Kholi,” it declared.
