‘We will listen to voice of the people’
Dimapur, August 13 (MExN): Asserting that ‘a day will come when one’s actions and deeds shall return to mock at the tall claims,’ NSCN-IM chairman Isak Chishi Swu has urged the people to “return to Christ for in him dwells the fate of our nation” and that the NSCN-IM would continue to “listen to the voice of the people.”
Swu in his ‘independence day’ message reminded that “the enormity of the task ahead demands that every Naga be prepared to accept the challenge of the time.” He said: “We value tomorrow and therefore we must plant our feet firmly on the ground. There is no greater shame than bowing down to enemy in confusion and chaos. It is clear to us; Nagas shall never part with what belongs to them. I urge my countrymen to return to Christ for in him dwells the fate of our Nation. Let those who seek to glorify themselves by pleasing the enemy do so. A day will come when one’s own actions and deeds shall return to mock at the tall claims.”
Stating that the Nagas’ politics and history is clear Swu acknowledged the historical affinity that ‘we share with our neighbors.’ This bond shall continue for hundreds of years to come, he asserted. “We are, however, very clear that Naga history, our right and our people cannot be reduced to being safety valves for our neighbors. Emotional outbursts cannot erase historical facts. Historical errors committed must be rectified by those very people who committed the act in their weak moments” he claimed.
“I take courage to tell my countrymen that the world shall never brush us aside unless we allow ourselves to be. We are hoping for the best while also preparing for the worst” the NSCN-IM leader affirmed.
He also urged for a broader perspective ‘on how to achieve the desired goal and not elbow one another on the question of factionalism without having a closer look at its origin.’ “Factionalism’ is the most frequently used word in the Naga context. It is a simple ploy of GOI and its intelligence wings to undermine the Naga struggle in the eyes of international community. They supply hardware and other logistic support to K and NNC people to be used against the Naga Army” chairman Swu stated.
The NSCN-IM also acknowledged the efforts of Naga civil society and international support groups. “We are for the people and will continue to listen to the voice of the Nagas, yet regretfully at times, reality of the situation forces us to defend and prove ourselves against enemies of the people” he stated.
“The contribution of Naga civil societies and their efforts to create people to people dialogue with their counterparts in mainland India is very much appreciated. This is a noble way for the two peoples to understand and appreciate each other’s history through non-political prism. NSCN has the highest regard for the many sympathizing Nations, International organizations, friends, well wishers and Christian believers worldwide, who take it” Swu added.
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