Laments that the Framework Agreement excludes stakeholders from Arunachal, Assam, and even Manipur
Dimapur, June 27 (MExN): Eastern Naga National Government (ENNG) today alleged that NSCN (IM) is putting “severe pressure” upon the people of Tirap, Changlang, and Longding of Arunachal Pradesh.
“The forceful taxation is highly imposed towards the poor local people and it is against the Nagas’ humanity and gross violation of international human rights,” stated a press release issued by R. Stephen Naga, ENNG President.
Since the beginning of the entry of NSCN (IM) and NSCN (K) into Tirap, Changlang, and Longding (TCL) in 2002 and 1998 respectively, both the factions have killed many civilians, it alleged. They then started heavy imposition of taxation, where maximum revenue was collected from villagers, local contractors, tea growers, MLAs etc, it added.
It went on to state that the Arunachal Pradesh general assembly election is entirely under the control of the NSCN (IM).
“And the present situation of the Nagas of Changlang district is extremely worse. The NSCN (IM) cadres are forcefully collecting taxes per village Rs.40,000 (forty thousand) and Rs.20,000 (twenty thousand) from each truck and elephants owners and even the daily earners are forced to pay tax,” the release alleged.
ENNG further accused that when the group’s demands are not exactly fulfilled, the villagers are ill treated and beaten up. “The Nagas of Arunachal Pradesh, the so-called TCL are not an enemy to their organization nor the people invited them to come to our land for sovereignty but the people were well wishers at the cause of your demand, when you say so, and you have promised to bring peaceful solution,” the release stated.
The release also said that forceful taxation is hampering the developments of the area and the local people are led to poverty line. It is also creating disunity within the peace loving people. Therefore, the ENNG informed the Government of India to cross check the NSCN (IM) activities in Tirap, Changlang and Longding to maintain peace and harmony.
Meanwhile, it lamented that the Framework Agreement signed on August 3, 2015 between the NSCN (IM) and Government of India excludes stakeholders from Arunachal, Assam, and even Manipur.
Asserting that the people of TCL will not remain silent, the release warned that if the group continues its “treacherous act”, the entire people will take action.
On the other hand, ENNG condemned the “wrong political philosophy and misguided policies” of any organization in its area. It also condemned the NSCN (K) workers for talking against the ENNG movement, attacking its functionaries, and for particularly pointing out single tribe for being ENNG establishment.
ENNG said it has not done anything against the NSCN (K), but it had opposed the wrong philosophy and misguided policies. Therefore, it told the officials of NSCN (K) to stop shouting against the ENNG and instead “let us go forward to fulfil the Eastern Naga National Movement.”
