Some of those who voted YES had this to say:
• It seems like we are doing many things without thinking. In the last couple of years we have seen many Nagaland based groups like CNTC, NTC, JCC and NTAC being formed. But I will say yes to a Nagaland based organization, if we first disband CNTC, NTC, JCC and NTAC, than only there is a solid grounding to form a new organization with clear objectives.
• Yes. There is nothing wrong in it forming a platform a Nagas of Nagaland its a fundamental right under Indian Constitution which says in article 19 right to form association or union.
• Yes, Nagas of Nagaland platform first and foremost. See we cannot deny the fact that Nagaland is a state with specific boundaries. Take care of the house and make it a home than to poke ambitious noses unnecessarily to collect more dirt. Watch out for the colonies, markets encroach on the pretext of buying the land by outsiders and suffocating our survival. Population increasing but land remains the same in area. We don’t need to look beyond our means.
• Yes. The Naga Hoho was originally a platform for the Nagas of Nagaland, just as the United Naga Council is for the Nagas of Manipur. But the Naga Hoho allowed the Nagas of Manipur to join the Hoho not forseeing the possibility that it could be hijacked with the Nagas of Manipur forming a solid block and aligning with tribes of Nagaland as per their convenience. Same with the N.S.F. So the decision of the hohos is right; or else dissolve the U.N.C. so all Naga tribes will have their respective tribal hohos and only the Naga Hoho at the top. Nagas from Manipur want to have their cake and eat it too.
• Yes, we need a solid common Naga tribal organization of Nagaland to address the issues faced in Nagaland, only then our voice will be heard by the higher authority.
• Yes, high time we have a common Nagas of Nagaland platform and safeguard our hard earn rights under the Indian Constitution until an amicable solution to our freedom struggle is made.
• Let Naga Hoho and NSF represent all Nagas inhabiting Assam, Arunachal pradesh, Manipur and Myanmar. But to address issues like corruption, backdoor, PDS rice scam, oil adulteration, Panding salaries, better road, institutions, industries, development etc of Nagaland we need a common tribal organization of Nagaland or unite all Naga tribes of Nagaland under NTC.
• Yes, very much needed. Because, whether we like it or not, Nagas have been divided by state boundaries, national and international boundaries. And as long as we remain under the Indian union, Nagas of Nagaland must remain united and need to protect ourselves.
• Yes..since NAGA HOHO doesn't represent CNTC and ENPO..anymore..
• YES very much needed. It's high time we all stop this bullshit game of pretending all is well with us. It'll be better if we all mind our own affairs for once & stop poking into each others business so that the business of the day transects smoothly... this is the only way which will ensure respect & love for each other, otherwise the day will come when we'll start chasing each other on the street.
• Yes. Nagas of Nagaland needs a united and common platform until a "pan-naga" platform inclusive of all Nagas with equal representation is created. The present Naga Hoho, UNC, ENPO etc are not inclusive of all Nagas and therefore there is no wrong for the suggested formation of a platform exclusively for Nagas of Nagaland and it would be a long desired and cherised dream.
• Big yes, it's a time for Nagas of Nagaland to started a platform under the banner of one hoho without interference from out sides. Secondly, we need a government without direction from underground.
• Yes, long overdue. Unfortunately, the evil anti-Naga cabal will resort to all means under the sun to ensure that such a body does not come into being. The existence of such a body would mean the end of anti-Naga interest groups and therefore, I won't be surprised if the proposed body is not birthed as envisaged.
• The Nagas of Manipur has United Naga Council to look after their problems within their state; though they are also under Naga Ho Ho. Similarly, the Naga of Nagaland may have a platform to look after our internal problems. In Manipur, the nagas also have their All Naga Student's Association of Manipur; though they are also with the NSF. Therefore, it may be appropriate time to have a Ho Ho for Nagas of Nagaland. At the same time as many have suggested, it will be proper to reduce some organisations as well as student's unions.
• Yes. Obviously. The present, practical needs far outweigh any other argument. But the other bodies like CNTC, NTC, ENPO, etc, needs to be dissolved to avoid unnecessary complications and all the tribes of Nagaland need to be equally represented in that new body.
• Its a Big Yes if, 1. The Nagas of Nagaland when formed, dissolve all fragmented organisations even JCC, NTAC and NTC. 2. All executive members are free from involvement in State elections exception to promoting clean and corrupt free election. 3. Must include capable women in its executive line up.
• YES! Nagas of Nagaland need this for Nagas of Nagaland not only here in Nagaland but Wherever there are Nagas. Other Naga organizations may shift HQ to other states where Nagas r inhabited in the future, this is what we can see in their actions these days.
• The Naga Hoho or the NSF are bodies which represents the entire Naga community. Whether Nagaland, Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh or Myanmar, these two bodies are inclusive of all Nagas. However, the reality is that, we nagas have been separated by boundaries. We have been divided by international boundaries, state boundaries. Therefore, whether we like it or not, we have to accept that reality and live according to the law of the land we live in. Until and unless we become sovereign to live as one separate entity to the world, we have to abide by law of the land. Therefore, as long as we remain a state under the indian union, we need a separate Hoho for the entire nagas of nagaland and a separate student's body for the entire nagas of nagaland. And these two bodies need not necessarily interfere into the affairs of other neighbouring states. With due apology to the Naga Hoho and the NSF, just sharing my thoughts.
• A big yes because without which there can be more of less unity.
• Yes. The divided Nagas of Nagaland have to come together once again. An unorganised/ill represented Nagas of Nagaland is counterproductive for the cause of all Nagas. Some may sarcastically say .. so called 'Nagaland state' but the tribes within this state are the ones that fought together for the Nagas from the beginning which culminated into the creation of the present special status state of Nagaland from which we have all benefited. Other Nagas where also invited to be a part in the then new state but they refused. It may not have been the best thing but we should not discount what we have at hand. Nobody else is going to stand for what we have except us. We should realise that the Nagas living outside would gladly accept such a proposal as ours anytime. Some may say 'why so many union'? They fail to understand that its because of this division that there are so many groups here. It also takes wisdom to discern, choose and support the right initiatives. The formation of a strong Nagas of Nagaland organisation should be seen as a strengthening of the arms of the whole Naga body not as something divisive.
• Yes, form new one and bring back enpo if possible.
• Yes as the present Naga Hoho is no more relevant nor vital for our existence.
• 'YES' it needs new Naga hoho with exclusive people from Nagaland and if possible, with representative from different Naga inhabited places. The reason for this is already seen in the poor performance of the present Naga hoho, first, the withdrawal of ENPO due to hybrid members, second, bias goal and objective of the current hoho such as less attention to the Nagas of Nagaland, third, the current hoho is manipulated by the members from outside Nagaland, forth, it becomes non-reliable hoho within the Naga society and reliable for the Nagas out Nagaland, fifth, the leadership quality is too weak to gain support from the Nagas of Nagaland, lastly but not the least, it needs leadership change according to the needs and demands of the new context of the current younger generation.
Some of those who voted NO had this to say:
• No. We have the regional organizations like TPO, ENPO, UNC, CNTC. All these regional groups cover the different interests of the regions. The Naga Hoho is there to be an umbrella to cover all the Naga areas. I dont think there is any logic behind forming a platform for Nagas of Nagaland. This show how self-centered it has become.
• No. We dont need more and more organizations. This is only dividing us more and more because each organization is trying to have territorial control. Our civil society is behaving just like the factions who are trying to control territory for tax. Instead of new organizations they should try to strengthen old ones and if Nagas of Nagaland are insecure, I am sure there are ways for it without forming new ones.
• Why keep forming new ones when NTC has already been formed and functioning for several years?
• No because we already have one of those and what happens to it and other sub-regional organisations like the CNTC ENPO and TPO? Its confusing and dividing the common man. If so called leaders are serious dissolve all organisations even the Naga hoho and UNC and hold a month long or more debate on how our interests will be best served.
• No. It's time we Nagas should look beyond ISMS, it's not the mighty Indian army or for the matter, the inherited British tool of divide and rule that's annihilating us but the very bitter ISMS, which for better or for worse is in all of us that blinds every Nagas. It's time we Nagas move forward as ONE or obliterate the blood and tears that our fore parents have put through. It's time we Nagas should UNITE or we further disintegrate into oblivion. It's time we Nagas should ACCEPT each other or be a remnants of India and Myanmar. It's time we Nagas WAKEUP or be left out in the wilderness of the mighty India. Oh! Nagas let us all FORGIVE each other for we have nothing to lose but live with PRIDE and DIGNITY. Long live Nagas.
• No. Its only create more tribalism in Naga family.
• No. Instead disband some hohos because Nagaland is already a land of uncountable hohos.
• No. No point of forming another more. It would only create more disunity and ego clash. For every single issue, there need not be a formation of a new group. Choose the right leaders to the existing ones and work sincerely for the general welfare.
• No, unless the plan is to start an apex nagaland body that is one-of-a-kind by including women in executive positions. Else there is already Nagaland Tribes Council.
• No. How many platforms? Terrified of new platforms please. Enough is enough.
• No .. one day that too will break away. Enough of hohos
• No. They should not go into larger issue. this particular committee was formed for a specific issue and is not entitled or empowered to make such demands. they should function only within its parameter
• No. New organizations is not the answer. In fact the number of organizations should be reduced. What is needed is new leaders in all organizations. Organizations will not change the situation, good and dynamic leaders will bring changes.
Some of those who voted OTHERS had this to say:
• The recent ULB issue has clearly exposed the nexus between civil organisations and the political parties. There is no reason to trust them because their agenda is driven by party interests. What needs to be done is to revamp Naga Hoho and let there be units formed.
• This is a tough issue because it is not so simple since there are many people trying to take advantage of the situation. On one hand the tribes of Nagaland must come together because there are many divisions. Even within Nagaland there is a demand of "Frontier Nagaland" and so from within the present Nagaland state there is already divisions taking place. On the other hand there are many people and groups that are trying to take undue advantage by trying to say that only Nagas of Nagaland are the real Nagas and this is dirty politics. Let us refresh our memories because Nagaland state was formed only in 1963 and it was supposed to comprise of all Naga inhabited areas, but this has not been fulfilled yet and this issue should actually be taken up more seriously. Naga issue is very simple and straightforward, but our leaders have fallen into the trap of the Indian government and this has made it very very complicated. Nagaland state is not only the present demarcated state, it should actually comprise the Naga inhabited areas as spelled out in the 16 Point Agreement.
• Overground or underground, nagaland is the land of factionalism. It's like a cancer which will ultimately destroy Us all.
• In fact this ULB issue, this time, united the Nagas so much more than the Naga plebiscite of 1951. But the question here is- what will be the aims & objectives of the new platform? The present Naga tribal apex bodies, Hohos and NGOs have strong aims and objectives but they are all useless and as good as dead. They are corrupted, they played or acted as stooges of vested interests and political parties. Ergo, no new union or committee or Haha/Hoho or platform are wanted now if they are going to become the same as the present condemned NGOs or Hohos. What we need now or, what is the need of the hour is- leaders with uncorrupted minds, leaders who are righteous and leaders who stand for justice. In other words, we need change of good leadership at the present moment.
• No if they play on Tribalistic lines. We have seen too a many divisions of Hohos and what not. Can't we, you and I set aside the very word, 'Tribalism', favouritism of one's own Tribe and Community, for the future of Naga's as a whole. BTW how many Naga group's or organization has ever shown unity amongst ourselves, I only see one group forming against the other in no time and then get divided on reasons best know to them. If it really means to take and work responsibly for the very voice of the people, yes.
• Fed up of every Tom n Harry organizations!!!!! New organisations or leaders not going to bring change or solve our any Naga issues until and unless every Nagas change our mentality .Introspect ourself and correct our so many WRONGS first, then only everything will fall in the right place. Secondly leaders should not be a politicians /high profiles /UGs puppets or mouth piece. Nagas need God fearing /daring n honest leaders who cannot be remote controlled by individuals in power. Re-dedicate and re-appoint all the present parent organization leaders and dissolve all the goddamn organisations. Too many organizations and leaders for every issue is creating more divisions and confusions amongst we the Nagas.
• If we agree to form one then ntc and cntc should go and give way to the new body. otherwise it will only pinch the people...
• Indeed, we Nagas already have too many organizations and this is in a way eating us up. Nevertheless, like all the other advanced nations, people and countries coming together (organization/s) is part of the evolving process. At the end it is about setting ourselves under a perfect and right organization. An organization that will in the most appropriate way represent the Nagas. The need for a right organization is because the leaders whom we've elected represent themselves rather than the people who elected them.
• Some people are so pessimistic at times. Look at it this way... The proposal to have a common platform for Nagas of Nagaland was proposed by NTAC/JCC which is being represented by every tribe and the representatives are executive members of their own respective tribal body or endorsed by it. The emergence of such a common body encompassing all the Naga tribes could then very well mean the merger of various conglomerates such as CNTC, NTC, ENPO, TPON into one single united group much like UNC in Manipur.
• To our Leaders can I suggest you something. Lets not show the world how foolish we are. Let us not show them how power-hungry and divisive we have become. Instead of forming new organizations, why not reorganize Naga Hoho. There can be an executive council of Naga Hoho. Than there can be different units of Naga Hoho like Naga Hoho (Nagaland), Naga Hoho (South Nagaland), Naga Hoho (Eastern Nagaland). I think this is better.