Dimapur, Feb 26 (MExN): The “school imbroglio” and the recent elections in the hill districts of Manipur where the United Naga Council are involved in efforts are all initiatives in the interest of the Naga people and not as speculated by some, the NSCN-IM says and extends support to defend the people’s interest.
“The recent school imbroglio is the concern and initiatives of the Naga students community and not as speculated by some. The recent elections in Southern Nagalim are also initiatives by the United Naga Council and NGOs in support of the Naga people’s interest and not as supposed” an NSCN-IM MIP note stated and to this expressed solidarity to defend the interest of the Nagas “be it East, West, North or South but does not recognize the Indian constitution”. Stating that “misled minds may misinterpret everything negatively to achieve their foolish ambitions”, the NSCN-IM assured to fight against all adverse and inimical forces or individuals who are against ‘national principles’ and nation, at all costs. “For straightening the records, the NSCN is for the sovereignty and integrity of our nation, and the freedom of the Nagas. We will continue to fight at any cost for our inalienable rights unit it is restored” it asserted assuring commitment to the people.
The NSCN-IM also took note that ‘immature efforts’ are on to ‘falsify facts’ and for this clarifications are being made “though media wars are detested today”. On the Naga movement, the NSCN-IM stated it commenced before the inception of the statehoods of states like Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur and Nagaland. For this, the plebiscite on May 16, 1951, registered “99.9 %” in favor of independence and the mandate was entrusted on the NNC/FGN. However, this mandate was betrayed with the signing of the Shillong Accord in 1975. The failure to condemn this accord and subsequent killing of Naga patriots led to the birth of the NSCN “to resuscitate the Naga people’s aspiration”, it stated.
“Today the NNC/FGN may clarify why they had remained mum and immobile all these years, instead of casting divisive criticisms or proclaiming their undying spirit of nationalism now” the MIP note stated. The banner of “Nagalim for Christ” is a banner the Nagas chose for their land and its usage is the decision of the people and “not decided by Mr. Chungbui Newmai”. In a Christian church there may be firm Christian believers and non-Christian believers attending it together but the cross symbol of the Church cannot be removed or altered for the sake of a few non-believers and in any revolution mistakes occur “beyond our reach” but the nation cannot perish for the sake of some, it stated.
Highlighting several points stated as allegations by the NSCN-K against the NSCN-IM, the note asserted that they (rivals)are only falling prey to India’s designs.
