On behalf of GPRN/NSCN Sumi Region, I wish to issue this rejoinder on the allegation about CMO Zunheboto being manhandled and harassed on 3rd September allegedly by some National workers, which appeared on the 8th Sept. in some local dailies.
In 2007, Sumi Hoho, the apex body of All Sumis, having experienced the overwhelming taxation on the Sumi people by all factions, resolved to support and contribute only to GPRN/NSCN since it truly stood and vouched for the unity and reconciliation of all Nagas, which could only pave the way for the final settlement of the Naga political issue. All Sumi villages, government and private institutions, Govt. employees, businessmen under Sumi region were informed of the same and till date it is being adhered to. Now CMO Zunheboto, who is a respected member of Sumi tribe, with clear knowledge of the Sumi Hoho resolution passed earlier, was preparing to pay tax to the very group which banned the Sumi Hoho and continue to play every trick to enslave the Sumi people in particular and Nagas in general. This is the reason why GPRN/NSCN Sumi Region requested the CMO to kindly reconsider his decision with regard to payment of tax to Muivah’s group. Accepted some harsh words were exchanged during the course of making our points clear to him but never was he manhandled nor mentally harassed as alleged in the papers.
It is extremely unfortunate that even the Nagaland medical minister has jumped to conclusion and issued condemnation note without ascertaining the truth. He must understand that behind every action there is a reason. The Dy. CMO Zunheoto and his subordinates are a respected lot however, their decision to go to the print media without any attempt to look into the socio-political background is unfortunate. I have met the CMO personally and we continue to mutually respect each other for the responsibility we have towards the Naga society. We have sorted out all issues in the interest of the Nagas. The money which was deducted from the medical department for Muivah’s group has been returned to the employees for it belongs to them.
Huvito Sumi,
Chairman, Sumi Region,
GPRN/NSCN
