DIMAPUR, SEPTEMBER 9 (MExN): Determined to keep the tempo of the Indo-Naga political talks going, despite its slow progress, the NSCN (IM) on Saturday said it has been organizing consultative meetings of Tatars, Dy. Kilonsers and Kilonsers, Steering Committee and Executive Steering Committee members of all regions and keep abreast of any development on the ongoing Naga political issue.
On September 8, a joint parliamentarian consultative meeting of Southern Zone, NSCN/GPRN was held at Ecological Park, Mayangkhang, Senapati district, a MIP release informed.
Maj. (Retd)Kewe Mero, Kilo Kilonser, in his keynote address, said this is the time to stand strong and resolute and understand together the prevailing development from proper perspective. He reminded the members never to forget the hard achievements of Indo-Naga political talks ever since it started after the ceasefire in 1997 where Nagas have firmly asserted their historical and political identity after negotiating its way to get official recognition of the GoI on the “unique history of the Nagas and situation” and followed by the historic “Framework Agreement of August 3, 2015.”
Zhehoto Awomi, Chaplee Kilonser, fervently appealed to members how NSCN should reflect unity at all times taking into consideration how the Naga political movement was run under the banner of “Nagalim for Christ”. He also stressed on how NSCN members should maintain moral integrity and discipline in all respect in order to guard the image of NSCN as the bona fide Naga national organization fighting for the political rights of the Nagas.
Jongpong Sashi, Kilonser, Education, called upon the members not to lag behind in introspection and examine where they stand, if they are giving hard and soul for the Naga national cause. He called upon the members to work fearlessly but in closeness with God as nothing good can be achieved without God in our everyday struggle.
Meyong Phom, member, Collective Leadership, called upon the members to realize how the Naga nation wants them to be righteous leaders to face the huge task at hand. He pointed out that NSCN today is facing aggressive forces to drive the Naga solution away from Framework Agreement. This requires rededication of commitment from all members to Collective Leadership, NSCN and supports them to take the Nagas towards the desire goal.
Lt Gen. (Retd) VS Atem, VC, Collective Leadership, welcoming the big turned out of the members from all regions of Southern Zone impressed upon the members to bear all the inconveniences as the Naga issue matters to all at this turning point of Naga history when the Indo-Naga political talks is at critical stage. With this, he asked the members to exercise responsibility as serving the Naga Nation is not without sacrifices.
