ENSA office bearers from Khamti, Mayanmar with Nagaland Chief Minister, Neiphiu Rio; Advisor to the Nagaland CM, Chingwang Konyak and Minister for Forest and Border Affairs, Y Patton in Kohima on June 24.
DIMAPUR, JUNE 27 (MExN): The Eastern Naga Students’ Association (ENSA) office bearers from Khamti, Myanmar met with the Chief Minister of Nagaland, Neiphiu Rio at his office in Kohima on June 24 and highlighted the present situation in Myanmar, particular of the Naga Self-Administered zone.
Stating that the Nagas in Myanmar are “inevitably made to get involved” in the process of transition that the country has undergone recently, the ENSA on behalf of the Nagas in Myanmar sought suggestion and intervention “from any leaders who has a heart for us.”
A press note informed that the ENSA also narrated the “historical right of Nagas in Myanmar.” It added, “We don’t come across any north-east Indian state having even a piece of land, whereas Nagas are recognized by the government of Myanmar to administer our own land, respecting the history of the Nagas”. At the same time, the ENSA requested all right thinking Nagas to be far-sighted and broad in every pursuance. It said, “Recognizing each other does not mean, Nagas from outside will come pack and baggage and stay down in present Nagaland.” The ENSA claimed that whether in Myanmar, Manipur, Arunachal or Assam, “every Naga has their own ancestral land, recognized by the respective governments.”
It stated that recognition hence is a message to the world that Nagas are an international community. The ENSA extended an invitation from the Nagas of Myanmar to the Nagaland CM, who assured to visit Myanmar within this year. In the meeting, Advisor to Chief Minister, Chingwang Konyak and Y. Patton, Minister Forest and Border affairs were also present. The ENSA team comprised of President, Michael Kaita, General Secretary, Y. Khomong Khiam, Vice President, Mankhat Konyak and Executive Secretary, Elijah.
