DIMAPUR, JANUARY 27 (MExN): The Federal Assembly of the Naga Hoho convened on January 23 at Rengma Gaon and issued a response over the allegations made by Working Committee, Naga National Political Groups (WC-NNPGs) of presenting a “degenerated and biased narrative of the Naga political issue to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi during his recent yatra in Nagaland." The Naga Hoho also took offence to accusation that it was a mere 'mouthpiece of the NSCN (IM).'
“The orchestrated attacks by the WC of NNPGs, certain organizations, and individuals, attempting to label Naga Hoho as a mere mouthpiece of NSCN (IM), are not only unfounded but also a blatant attempt to undermine the very fabric of Naga civil society,” the Naga Hoho said in its rejoinder while condemning what it termed was “baseless statements propagated against its office.”
“The Naga Hoho, an institution with a storied history, has come under relentless assault, revealing a sinister pattern of dismantling Naga civil society, as envisioned by Ajit Doval, the National Security Advisor, who declared civil society as the new frontier of war,” it went on to state.
The Naga Hoho questioned whether the “finger-pointers no longer cherish and uphold the mandate of Naga Hoho, or have their minds and hearts lost connection with the essence of our collective aspirations.” It further highlighted its constitutional principles of oneness among Naga people, defense of Naga rights, protection of Naga territory, integration of Naga homeland and welfare of the Nagas.
The Naga Hoho also asserted that it has consistently pressed the Government of India for a prompt political settlement and never advocated delaying the Naga political negotiations. It further said, “If NNPGs assert the conclusion of negotiations, they should promptly sign the Agreement based on the Agreed Position, which remains shrouded in opacity.”
“It is evident that the attacks on Naga Hoho aim not only to tarnish its image but also to sow discord within the Naga community. This orchestrated assault, influenced by divisive forces, poses a severe threat to Naga unity and sovereignty,” it alleged.
It has called upon the Naga people and the global community to “recognize the orchestrated attempts to dismantle Naga civil society and resist the divisive forces that threaten the collective vision for Naga self-determination and sovereignty.”
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