Recent occurrences of bandhs and economic blockade imposed on the Nagas within the disputed territories on one or other excuse by the so called AASAA and AATTSA are designed only to invite counter reaction from the Nagas. The Govt. of Assam and the GOI is showing its true colours by remaining mute spectators and pretending helplessness as in the past. The AASA and AATTSA must disclose under what authority and under whose instigation they are resorting to this suicidal venture of crossing swords with the friendly Nagas.
If they want to save themselves and maintain good relation with their neighbor they should show wisdom and withdraw the economic bandh against the Nagas immediately. Let it be once again reminded to all concerned that the Nagas Traditional claims of boundary extend much beyond this Highway and the matter is yet to be settled. Moreover, the National Highway is not belong to any particular tribe within the country.
Further, it is to be noted that the said economic blockade or bandh on the national highway are in total violation of the direction of the Highest Court of the Land, i.e., the Supreme Court of India.
T.L. Angami
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