Dimapur,April6 (MExN): A meeting with the public organized by the NSCN (I-M) Ao region was held at Mokokchung Town hall from 9.30 AM with General (Retd) V.S. Atem and special Emissary to the collective leadership along with a host of Kilonsers and tatars in attendance.
The meeting attended by NGO’s, Ao Senden, Watsu, AKM, Ward representatives, Village representatives, was packed to capacity and was chaired by Chuba Pongen, Under Secretary. The resource people in the meeting were Tongmet, Education Kilonser, V S Atem and Angaikam, Kilonser- Art and culture. The first speaker Tongmet expressed happiness to be in an organization which he said was fighting for the protection of the Nagas. The second speaker V.S Atem started with a Bible passage Isaiah 55 verse 8 onwards. In his speech he said the Aos were the first to be educated and are the chosen tribe among the Nagas to lead the Nagas, and ‘if Aos do not withhold the purpose and mission of God, he may take it back.’ Therefore he called upon the community to think reminding that freedom will not come like a 'hailstorm' from heaven but earned through peoples’ participation with dedication involving blood, tears, strength, sweat, Sacrifice and mind.
The General also said that the Shillong Accord or 16 point agreement was not the decision of the people and therefore it was a failure. However, the NSCN (IM) is working towards bringing a decision for the Naga People. Nagas are being betrayed by the Indian Government for so many years after having Peace talk, so the need of having a third party to bear as a witness arise he said adding that India had recognized the uniqueness of Naga History and today the Nagas need unification and integration of all Naga inhabited areas under one umbrella. He said this would be the first step towards Naga Sovereignty. He said the Nagas’ fight for Sovereignty had got overwhelming support from International communities while reaffirming that the organization will never betray the Nagas.
At the meeting the President of the Ao Senden and the AKM spoke on behalf of the public. The event was attended by people from different tribes residing at Mokokchung.
