DIMAPUR, JUNE 8 (MExN): The Naga National Political Groups (NNPGs) Working Group today stated that “Nagaland’s future is not for sale.”
A press note from the media cell of the NNPGs Working Group expressed concern that the “people of Nagaland continue to be taken for a ride by NSCN (IM) through its propaganda ministry, promising imaginary political institution.” This, it stated is being done “while the GOI, time and again, made it clear that breaking up neighboring Indian states to integrate all Naga inhabited areas was out of question.”
The Working Group reaffirmed that the “aspiration of all Nagas to live under one political roof remains an undying desire, yet the most essential component of the quest, the Integration of Naga areas, not on the anvil, profound sounding political terminologies cannot silence indigenous tribes of Nagaland.”
It further declared that “if the question of integration issue be outside the purview of GOI-NSCN (IM) talks, separate acceptable solutions for Nagas living in various Indian administered territories must be pursued without ambiguity.”
It urged the GoI to look into the grievances of Nagas living in other states and announce political steps for their progress and upliftment. “Today, Nagas everywhere must understand that there has been a natural evolution of the Indo-Naga political issue, fuelled by external forces and internal strife,” it added.
It further stated that the GoI requires political wisdom and decisiveness to understand the situation and address the political aspirations of the Nagas of Nagaland, Manipur, Assam and Arunachal Pradesh.
Meanwhile, the Working Group alleged that the NSCN (IM) leadership “continues to indulge in unrepentant theatrical politics in their nonexistent land called Nagalim.” “A single political group cannot decide the political future of all Nagas. The dangers of impractical political settlements cannot be overlooked. Consequences have been far reaching in the past. The GOI knows too well,” it warned.
It further criticized the NSCN (IM) for “churning out press releases INSERT IGNOREing names of officials from proper Nagaland… as authors, worshipping the Framework Agreement.” “It is not the number of Kilonsers and Tatars hailing from Nagaland. It is practical politics which requires indigenous Nagas of Nagaland to determine their political future basing on historical facts, present status and desire for the future,” the Working Group said.
It further stated that “threats and intimidations against members of civil societies, tribal hoho leaders of Nagaland are unacceptable and best avoided in the interest of all concerned.”
“A humane approach could heal much wound,” it viewed, and informed that the Working Group has in principle, agreed to explore and exercise all political options in the interest of mainland Nagas in particular and all Nagas in general, “until appropriate time in future when emotional integration will ultimately lead to physical integration of Nagas, fulfilling the vision of the forefathers.”
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