DIMAPUR, DECEMBER 18 (MExN):The NSCN (IM) today asserted that “leaving aside all our differences, Naga people must unite to defend our history, our land, our rights and our people from the adversaries.”
A press note from David Mero, Kilonser, Ministry of Education, NSCN (IM) alleged that present conflict in Manipur state was “lit by the Manipur Chief Minister Ibobi Singh by deliberately announcing creation of several districts slicing from the land of Nagas without consulting the Nagas. It added that “targeting their lives through serial bombings is tantamount to attacking the whole Naga people.”
It alleged that the Manipur Naga People’s Front (MNPF) “who own responsibility for the bombings are the puppet paid to serve the interest of Manipur valley based militants sponsored by Ibobi Singh.”
Stating that “lives of Naga people in Imphal valley is at risk,” the press note alleged that “they are not allowed to worship at church and threatened not to celebrate Christmas. They are prohibited to buy foodstuff from the market.”
It further alleged that more than forty (40) vehicles owned by the Nagas and belongings of passengers mostly students who are on their way to their respective villages for Christmas were burnt down and destroyed indiscriminately.
“Also they are forbidden to leave for their native villages. Today it is happening to Naga people in Manipur but tomorrow it may happen anywhere. It is time the whole Naga voiced as one to defend and rescue our brothers and sisters,” it said.
Further stating that the Government of India has “officially recognised the unique history and legitimate right of Nagas to integration,” it asked the Nagas of Nagaland state to “appreciate the maturity and experience on the part of India for rectifying past mistakes, that piecemeal solution cannot sail alongside the strong waves of the present day universal quest for peace and solution to all conflicts.
