Newmai News Network
Dimapur | October 23
It is once again the NSCN-IM and SC Jamir. Significantly, the NSCN (IM) stated that “No Himalayan justification he made can rescue him unless he repent and come forward with humble ‘Sorry’.”
Calling Goa Governor and former Nagaland chief minister SC Jamir ‘arrogant’ following the latter’s explanation on the Naga affairs which appeared in various newspapers today, the NSCN-IM said that in the context of “S.C. Jamir’s futile attempt to project himself as a Naga leader” with positive frame of mind vis-à-vis the Nagas’ political development, it will be of great interest for public to pass their own judgment as ‘we unfold the truth of the Naga history.’
“If SC Jamir recognized the positive contribution of Uncle Phizo why did he oppose the proposal of the then Prime Minister Nehru in 1963 to meet Phizo to re-open political dialogue,” questioned the NSCN-IM statement issued to NNN by its Ministry of Publicity.
The NSCN-IM also quoted SC Jamir’s letter to the then chief minister of Nagaland P.Shilu Ao which states, “Oku Shilu, If he starts negotiating with Phizo, I am prepared to come back because there is no use sitting here to be only laughing stock. I believe that we are also quite capable to create more troubles than the hostiles could do…………”,
The outfit said that it is quite interesting to note SC Jamir addressing the “great Naga revolutionary leaders as Naga leaders which is a U-turn from his earlier stance as Naga hostile. In the comfort of his own sweet making he changes himself as chameleon”.
Dr. Imkongliba was S.C. Jamir’s leader in the true sense of the term fulfilling Jamir’s political dream by curving out a state of Nagaland which cannot be denied, alleged the NSCN-IM.
It may be recollected that Dr. Imkongliba Ao was the chairman and architect of NPC (Naga People’s Convention). He was a medical doctor by profession. “Because of his role in concluding the 16 Points Agreement which was against the wishes of the underground Nagas, he was assassinated in August 1961,” disclosed the NSCN-IM while adding, “whereas Imkongmeren was considered and given the stature of Naga National leader who stands to the last for Naga sovereignty. Now the ‘Sugar Coated (S.C) Jamir is appreciating Imkongmeren rather than his master Dr. Imkongliba. What is he trying to pull? Apparently, his dirty politics is at play again to pull the Ao national Workers especially the Longkhum people to his side”.
The outfit’s MIP statement then asserted that the allegiance of SC Jamir to the Indian Constitution needs no second question. Nagas’ fight for the past six decades, includes demand to have a separate constitution, and this is a part of the discussion in the present Indo-Naga Peace talks. It further added that even the Indian authority understands this core demand and it is being studied by the Sub-Committee comprising members from the Government of India and Nagas. “But Jamir vehemently opposes any move from the Nagas to stay distant from Indian Constitution which was forced upon the Nagas. How can Jamir keep on forcing the Nagas to agree with him?” asked the outfit.
While recalling the 1998 election the NSCN-IM claimed that it is still fresh in memory when 90% of the present Naga society including NGOs and political parties responding to the initiative of the NSCN-IM decided to stay away from “India held election” in order to facilitate smooth functioning of the Indo-Naga peace talks. “But Jamir jumped headlong into the election to champion himself as Chief Minister again. In the true political interpretation he forced everyone to be like him to stand by Indian Constitution,” alleged the outfit.
Coming on the much pronounced booklet, the Bedrock of Naga Society, the NSCN-IM said that, “Ironically, his ‘Bedrock (rather Badrock) of Naga Society evoked anger and dissidents within his Congress party. Because through this book he derecognized the Naga Nation, Naga sacrifices and all Naga values. He and his accomplice compiled and brought out the book in the name of the Nagaland Congress Members. That was the reason why persons like Therie, Neiphiu Rio and many others departed from his fold. Recently, he declared that as a party leader he himself prepared the book in the name of the party. Can any rational person tolerate such style of functioning?”
The NSCN-IM then opined that it is for the Naga people to decide who is fooling the Naga people and who is mixing Indian interests and Naga interests, freedom fighters and traitors and all this for his political wealth and glory.
The outfit while divulging some statistical picture, has alleged that Jamir’s home constituency constitutes a population of 3 to 4 thousands voters whereas in other constituencies it cross over 25,000 voters. “The differential ratio stands at 15:1. But in the allocation of fund this huge difference in population is not given any consideration,” the outfit continues its allegation.
“The sugar-coated style of Jamir’s political functioning is thus all about betrayal, and public cheating for the last many years. The sooner Jamir realize his politics sans Nagas interests the better for the Nagas, particularly at this critical juncture. His arrogant politics of justifying himself will not take him far enough,” predicted the NSCN-IM while adding, “In the deeper analysis of his political career no body can gainsay that Nagas have discovered Jamir as a devilish and anti-Naga national activist from the very beginning. And he showed himself with sheer madness.
