Morung Express News
Dimapur | October 13
Despite the assertion of the NSCN (IM) that it won’t allow any NSCN (K) designated camp in ‘Nagalim’, the latter stated that it is about to set up eight designated camps in different parts of the state by this November.
Speaking from Delhi, the NSCN (K) deputy kilonser Wangtin Konyak disclosed that the main issues that were discussed between the Government of India and the NSCN (K) were about setting up of designated camp in the state.
Wangtin said that the NSCN (K) would have eight designated camps, out of which six camps, one each in Lapampong at Aopintong in Mon district, Shuruto in Zunheboto, Athipong in Peren district, Nokyang in Noklak town, Akuk in Wokha and Chingkho in Kiphire district would be set up within November.
Strongly reacting to the NSCN (IM) assertion that it will not allow any NSCN (K) designated camps in ‘Nagalim’, Wangtin said that the NSCN (K) will have its camp in Nagaland since it is Nagaland and not ‘Nagalim’. “We will have eight designated camps in Nagaland, and not Nagalim,” said Wangtin.
He also asserted that the NSCN (K) is not under the patronage of anybody or any organisation, refuting allegations made by the NSCN (IM) that it is working hand in gloves with the Indian intelligence agencies. “The NSCN will not tolerate the existence of NSCN (IM) in Nagaland,” said Wangtin. It was also disclosed that they have demanded the India Government to vacate the ‘illegal’ NSCN (IM) camp at Sukhalu at the earliest.
Besides the setting up of the camps, Wangtin disclosed that the issue of the NSCN (K) declaration of State Education Minister Imkong L Imchen as ‘anti national’ was brought up by the Central Government. Wangtin however disclosed that the NSCN (K) has made it clear to the Indian Government that “the NSCN (K) will by no means lift up its declaration against the Education Minister.”
Wangtin said that the NSCN (K) has not threatened the Education minister but simply asked him to pay the Rs 71 lakhs to the ‘Education Department of Nagaland’ for allowing the students from Manipur to appear NBSE exams in Nagaland.
“Unless he pays up the Rs 71 lakhs, then Imkong Imchen will be under the supervision of the NSCN,” said Wangtin, the Deputy Kilonser of the NSCN (K).
Furthermore, Wangtin asserted that the NSCN (K) will not hold any peace talks with government of India as long as it is having the talks with its rival NSCN (IM). “NSCN has told the Government of India that there will be no political talks as long as the Nagas are divided,” said Wangtin, though he refused to elaborate on the word ‘divided’.
“There will be no political talks with the Indian government unless the Central government abrogates the ceasefire with the IM and end up the talks,” added Wangtin. He further disclosed that another round of ceasefire talks is expected to be held in a week’s time.
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