Dimapur, February 22 (MExN): While appealing to all underground workers to stay clear of the coming State Assembly Elections and stand firm on the original principle of sovereignty of Nagaland, AZ Jami, Convenor of Council of Kilonsers, National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) nevertheless urged them, big or small, having two-three opinions on Naga sovereignty and directly involving in the Indian imposed elections to immediately stand down. This is to maintain the sanctity of the “freedom movement” at all levels of activities. In this regard, Jami appealed to all genuine “freedom fighters” to stand firm on the original principle of sovereignty of Nagaland and to stay away from direct involvement in the Indian election. He pointed out that the Naga undergrounds will never accept and agree to the Indian elections in any Naga area under the Constitution of India or under the Election Commission of India.
Jami also expressed his lamentation that the independence movement of smaller nations and peoples, which were of very recent origin, has achieved their respective independence ahead of the Nagas. “The leaders of the Naga national workers should feel ashamed and fully dedicate their lives for the genuine cause of the Nagas”, Jami stated.
Jami also stated that the maxim ‘united we stand, divided we fall’ was a universal truth and that no one can refute it. Jami therefore advised that leaders should not be so selfish and should not be power mongers and that everyone should have sacrificial mind and therefore appealed to the Naga leaders to settle differences across the table and put up a united voice for the rightful cause of the Nagas.
Meanwhile in a separate press note, the MIP National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) has called for maintaining peace to help pave way for unity and reconciliation. It has also cautioned against the electioneering activities going on and asked its cadres not to parade in uniforms with arms in the cities, towns and populated areas, especially at a time when the peaceful atmosphere is being disturbed by the elections.
