Dimapur, October 15 (MExN): Following the sharp reaction of the NSCN-IM to his article on the Indo-Naga issue, RS Jassal has responded with a statement to the outfit where he made clear that he is neither an “anti-Naga” nor “anti- NSCN GOI peace effort.”
He stated that objectivity was kept in mind while sequencing the developments from the signing of the ceasefire for indefinite period. Jassal regretted “advertents” use of words and terminologies. However, “but, the theme ruling my analysis revolves around killings deserves public notice.” He explained that ‘diabolic Process’ also relates to killings, not just to the “peace process” as appeared to have been construed.
“Since I do not resort to yellow journalism and I have written more than 150 papers (big and small) on various subjects, all are in my real name. And if this paper was to be on MI /RAW guidance, I would have done it with changed identity which is not. I therefore strongly refute the allegation that I am working for any agency” he stated.
Jassal also assured that he is neither an “anti-Naga” nor “anti- NSCN GOI peace effort.” He stated: “But if peace efforts witness bloody killings more and more to reach analysis calculus of a complex situation like this, certain strands of obscurity strayed here and there have to be picked up and re-arranged, hence various scholars interpret various presentations in different manners. But truth stands and nobody can deny that as on today majority are against killings.”
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