Dimapur, Jan 29 (MExN): The NSCN-K will leave no stone unturned to prevent students from the four hill districts of Manipur from appearing their HSLC examinations in Nagaland and has advised that status quo be maintained until a mutually agreed resolution on the matter is arrived at, stated a note from ‘Maj’ Shikaho Kiho ‘Urban Commander’, Kohima. Schools authorities where students from the said areas are to appear, are also cautioned.
In pursuance of a directive from the Council of Kilonsers “to protect interests of Naga students of Nagaland from arbitrary imposition of Manipur students’ affiliation to NBSE,” the NSCN-K stated that the ‘People’s Army’ would leave no stone unturned to prevent Manipur students from appearing HSLC examination from Nagaland, which has “obvious negative ramifications in the context of Nagas employment crisis, economic debacle and various complex social problems require thorough public debate.”
Stating that such “arbitrary” imposition at the initiative of frontal organizations like the Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) “without consultation with the Nagas might have relieved a tiny fraction of Manipur students but (proved) suicidal to legitimate Nagas of Nagaland” the note called for status quo: “It has therefore been envisaged that without any malice towards none, status quo be maintained until further mutually agreed resolution is arrived at. Integration of Naga areas and students career should no be intermingled. Proprietor of Schools designated for Manipur students exam centers would be held responsible for any untoward incidents and People’s Army would not be held accountable” it stated.
It also queried on what strength and support, the NSF has initiated the affiliation move. “Has NSF garnered consent of 16 tribes of Nagaland on this controversial issue? But since NSF is represented by sweeping majority from Manipur State and Nagas of Nagaland are subjected to negligible minority, therefore it is purely a matter of majority arrogance” the NSCN-K added warning that “no matter how sufficient a security cover is assured, People’s Army would employ its own means of opposition”.
