Dimapur, June 26 (MExN): National Socialist Council of Nagalim General Secretary Th Muivah has expressed his happiness on the heartfelt welcome accorded to him and his entourage by the Rengma Nagas at Tseminyu. Muivah in his message to the Rengmas welcomed their commitment towards Naga reconciliation and the support for an honourable political settlement acceptable to both. Pointing out that the brief stopover at Tseminyu has been a meaningful one, Muivah stated that “we believe in people who stand for the history of their people” and that it was a “good and opportune time for us to search for each other’s heart “I believe in the Naga people because they have the final say”, Muivah stated.
“You may not be a major tribe amongst the Nagas yet you stand tall in terms of your contribution for the Naga national cause”, Muivah stated while pointing out that when the history of the Nagas was taking a serious turn in 1975 with the signing of the Shillong Accord, the Rengmas did not make any mistake. “You and your leader Whenha, first Ato Kilonser of the Federal Government of Nagaland did not waver. The decision of the Naga people was first, for their land and their national rights and second, Nagaland for Christ”, Muivah acknowledged. Referring to the recent November 2007 crisis, Muivah further acknowledged that “your people under the able leadership of the Rengma Hoho stood firm” during that crisis. “You must know that you were a part of those important and decisive decisions. You have not failed in your time”, Muivah stated.
Muivah once again reiterated that when “many other nationalities had failed to take a correct decision the Nagas took the right decision at the right time under the leadership of NNC”. Thanking the Rengmas for welcoming the journey of peace and reconciliation to their land, Muivah pointed out that Nagas “survival as a nation entails unity on national principles”.
“Reconciliation foundation must be based on that and every Naga must rally around that national principle”. Muivah reminded that the commitment to national reconciliation has been clearly defined by the 13th January, 2007 Naga reconciliation proclamation declared by Chairman Isak Chishi Swu.
“The journey of reconciliation may be long but we are committed to stand till the end and at the same time respecting the Naga people’s wish we will continue to negotiate with the Government of India”, Muivah went on to add.
Stating that by the grace of God political negotiation with the Government of India had been initiated, Muivah explained the three agreed foundations - at the highest level, without pre-condition and outside India in a third country. The GOI had also recognized the unique history and situation of the Nagas by the July 11, 2002 Amsterdam Joint Communiqué. India and the Nagas are also keen to have an honourable political settlement acceptable to both the entities, Muivah stated.
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