Dimapur, August 13 (MExN): The NNC and FGN extend greetings on what was stated to be “Naga independence day.” A message from Adinno Phizo, president of NNC said the “home situation” indicates a “shadow movement towards good sense.”
“The home situation in 2010 indicates a shadow movement towards good sense. A section of Naga people who in recent years muddle along with reprehensible opportunists masquerading as national workers appear on the path of realizing their fatuous pretensions only serve enemy evil designs to stir animus in Naga family.” She said nothing can falter the resolve of NNC and FGN to “honour ancestors' unbowed legacy handed down from one generation to another.”
According to the London-based NNC leader, “some Naga people” have “abandoned all decency to take advantage of the prevailing situation in Nagaland” out of greed, envy, unhealthy political ambition and conceited ego.”
She said that Naga outfits in “neighboring Indian states are politically unrelated to Nagaland.” The NNC has “some sympathy” with their plight but cannot “condone anyone who masked Nagaland identity as though it is a political football.”
The NNC accused the government of India for the “evil designs to annex Nagaland.” “Nonetheless, our people are fully aware that until the imposed militarized tyranny in Nagaland is resolved, that is, Indian occupation army withdraw from Nagaland, real peace will not be possible,” Adinno said. Adinno expressed appreciation to what she called “our dedicated national workers” for their ‘indefatigable support of NNC political vision.’
“We proudly remember our Naga patriots and respected leaders who sacrificed their lives for the freedom of our people. The Naga people will continue to meet the national challenges ahead, and if necessary, willing to sacrifice to ensure ancestors baton of freedom with the present generation is likewise handed to the coming generations.”
Also a message from FGN appended by Brig. (Retd) S Singnya Kedahge, ‘deputy speaker’ of FGN asserted that “today, in the year 1947, by virtue of natural and historic rights, our people declared to the world that the Nagas are an Independent nation.” “We are a sovereign nation not by choice but by virtue of our indelible and inalienable natural right, supported by the historic declaration of independence and reaffirmed by the plebiscite which have formed the basis and shaped the course of our political movement,” Singnya asserted. He claimed that “ours is a nationalist movement in the truest sense.”
The FGN also reaffirmed “our stand to the Covenant of Reconciliation signed by Isak Chishi Swu, SS Khaplang and S Singya, based on the historical and political rights of the Nagas and to have a meeting at the highest level.” He said unity of the Nagas is pre-requisite towards finding a permanent solution to the Indo-Naga political issue. “Only Nagas under a single political umbrella and speaking one voice can carry weight and command respect. Any solution sans unity of the Nagas will prove to be a historical blunder. For Nagas must not repeat but learn from history,” FGN stated.
With the objective of strengthening the 'Covenant of Reconciliation,' the message stated, the GPRN/NSCN and the NNC/ FGN agreed at Monyakshu to “an unconditional unity, to propose the same spirit to other political groups to chart a common destiny.” ‘It is not for omission of any group but to find a common platform with equal participation for the greater interest of the Naga cause,’ the message added.
The FGN remembers “father of the nation” late AZ Phizo and the pioneers for their far-sighted vision and leadership in nurturing the Naga cause. The FGN also saluted “the martyrs who have made the supreme sacrifice in the service of the nation.” ‘May their exemplary deeds be a source of inspiration in encouraging more patriotic Nagas to come forward in the service of our nation,’ it added.
