Morung Express News
Kohima | October 6
Several Naga Organizations which included Naga Hoho, NBCC, NPMHR and NSF extended its solidarity to the people of Myanmar and termed the ‘lukewarm’ response of China and India towards the people struggling for restoration of democracy in Myanmar as ‘hypocrisy’.
In a brief and simple function held at the NSF office promises today in observance of the International Action for Myanmar Day today, NSF president, Imchatoaba Imchen, called upon all Nagas to support the call for restoration of democracy in Myanmar.
He said “Burmese wants democracy. China and India response is lukewarm. We are calling upon all countries, having economic and military leverage over Burma to support the restoration of democracy”.
The day was being observed by the United States and other friendly European countries to express their support for restoration of democracy in Myanmar.
Naga Hoho president, Bengdangmayang Jamir, extending solidarity to people of Myanmar, said that thousands of Nagas in Myanmar are also suffering because of the military regime. He called upon all sections of people to support the Burmese demand for restoration of democracy.
“Military junta has suppressed freedom of expression. Thousands of them have taken refuge in other countries. We send solidarity for betterment of Burma”, Bengdang said.
Naga People Movement for Human, Secretary General, Dr Venuh said that as human beings Burmese have every right to live in peace. In the 40 years or more of military rule in Myanmar basic human rights have been denied to the people. He also questioned the role of India in the Burmese people’s long struggle for installation of democracy.
“Why India is keeping quiet? What is the policy of India”, Venuh queried, while reacting to the recent statement of the Chief of Army Staff, Gen. Kapur, wherein the latter had asserted that insurgency in North East will be crushed with the help of Myanmarese junta.
Nagaland Baptist Church Council (NBCC), Rev. Kari Longchar, urged Nagas to adopt a resolution that would stop military rule in Myanmar once and for all. He also said that Nagas, as a people living close to Myanmar, has a lot of lesson to learn from the 6 decades of struggle for democracy. He also recalled the days when Myanmar was under democratic rule and how it was usurped by the military junta.
“When will this oppressive rule in Myanmar end?” Kari asked, while alleging that China is maintaining relationship with Myanmar for economic gain.
