Dimapur, March 28 (MExN): Gen. (Retd) Khole Konyak, president of GPRN/ NSCN during the national Tatar Hoho cum budget session 2014-15 of GPRN/NSCN urged the members of the house to avoid the “pitfalls of arrogance and glossy utterances” without any logical progress on the political ground. In his speech, released to the media by Ministry of Information & Publicity, GPRN/NSCN, Khole said, “We must work diligently with fellow national workers and tribal bodies on the political issue that has remained unresolved for more than sixty years. If we do not have the people behind us, our grand narratives are worthless because we do not own the future.”
GPRN/NSCN, he said, shall open its door to the Naga people so that any lingering doubts on the question of Indo-Naga political solution could be defined in broad terms. “Without any hesitation,” he declared that GPRN/NSCN is seeking a political solution that is acceptable and honorable to the Naga people. He appealed to the Naga people to assist them in their endeavors. “Ours is not the decision of the few, but a collective decision expressing the will of Tribal Hohos and Civil Societies. Our decisions have been people based and it shall be at all times,” he added.
He asserted that “a struggling Nation like ours” requires active participation of “our” people for all our political endeavors. He expressed pride that “our” people, despite the inadequacies of the national workers, have remained steadfast to the cause and have willingly contributed to the common struggle for more than sixty years.
Today, Khole expressed, Nagas are utterly divided and there are few leaders who are prepared to listen to what the general public has to say. “Some have built their magnificent tower in their imagination so high that they have forgotten how to climb down to the level of a common practical man.”
Further, the president stated that GPRN/NSCN’s fiscal policy for 2014-15 must be based on minimal taxation formally introduced by “our” forefathers during the initial years of Naga political struggle. “We cannot deviate from the honest and transparent fiscal tradition. The sustenance of our National struggle is paramount and it must be streamlined so that judicious utilization of our people’s contribution is ensured.”
Stating that the burdens on “our” people have multiplied over the years, but in the final analysis, he said, people understand that GPRN/NSCN is not swindling their investments into Burma, Manipur, Assam or Arunachal Pradesh. “As a respected revolutionary organization, GPRN/NSCN maintains strong and efficient standing Army to defend Naga people’s political right.” Twenty four robust regions and sub regions exist, he informed. Eighteen ministries and departments constantly formulate and execute government policies at all levels. GPRN/NSCN efficiently handles all exigencies, diplomatic or otherwise on various issues, Khole added.
To all GPRN/NSCN ministries, especially the revenue generating ministries, he said that Naga people will not cease contributing generously to the National struggle however “the people have every right to question us if our utilization of the resources do not translate into finding acceptable and honorable political solution for the Nagas.” Revenue generating ministries from Kilonsers down to Office Assistants (OAs) must learn diplomacy, honesty, respect, and understanding while dealing with “our” benefactors, the Naga people, he stressed.
Khole also urged the government to set guidelines for field staff and strictly ensure transparency and accountability through proper government mechanism. Strong disciplinary action should be enforced against officials found misappropriating government revenues for personal gains, he affirmed, adding, movable and immovable assets of those dishonest officials should be seized and confiscated. He further asked the government to form a committee to reward those officials who unceasingly serve the government with utmost commitment, dedication and determination under all situations, be it in the Civil or Military wing.
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