Minphong Konyak
Mon | December 16
In what can be termed as a historic event, the Tenyimi Central Union visited Mon for the fist time on December 15 and held a meeting with the Konyak Union and discussed topics regarding the ‘unification’ move and the Intangki Reserve Forest.
During the meeting, the Konyak Union made it clear about its firm stance on ‘Unity first and solution second’ to the Tenyimi Central Union delegation led by its president, which came as ‘information collection team’. On a more precise note, the Konyak Union said that it welcomes the present unification drive and that it will react as the situation unfolds in the aftermath of the unification move.
“We have always espoused the unification of Nagas and now that a dim ray of hope has been created, we will surely continue our support but having disillusioned many a times before, we will not hastily give any commitment. We will wait for the clouds to clear up and then will give our commitment,” a senior KU Official said. However, on the integration of the Naga areas, the Konyak Union said that the Konyaks would benefit the most since it will mean the reunion of Konyaks of Arunachal Pradesh, Myanmar and Assam, but that will come later. The KU opined that first it must be the unification among Nagas and then together the Nagas can realize it.
However, while welcoming the unification move, the KU also cautioned that for too long the Nagas have disillusioned themselves with false promises, therefore the KU hoped that this time, all would work with sincerity and genuine dedication for the interest of all sections of Nagas. It said that all Nagas must be consulted and taken into account regardless of size and population, for such a massive move will never materialize without the total and genuine participation of all.
The visiting Tenyimi Central Union delegation on their part, lauded the Konyak Union for its unwavering stance on ‘Unity first and solution second’. The TCU also opined that the Eastern Nagaland People’s Organization (ENPO), one of the largest organizations in Nagaland can play a vital role in the unification process.
On Intangki Reserve Forest, the KU said that at this present age when there is so much concern about global warming and the need for wildlife and forest preservation, all individuals and communities must care for the only Reserve in Nagaland. It said that Intangki, the pride of Nagaland, is one of the few Naga assets which must be protected at all costs.
“All sane Nagas must realize the enormity of the loss and environmental effects that will be created if Intangki, the only Reserve is destroyed or given up for the benefit of the few. It does not belong to one but it is the property, the pride of the Nagas in general, which must be protected,” said the senior KU official.
The visiting Tenyimi Central Union delegation on their part, lauded the Konyak Union for its unwavering stance on ‘Unity first and solution second’. The TCU also opined that the Eastern Nagaland People’s Organization (ENPO), one of the largest organizations in Nagaland can play a vital role in the unification process.
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