Morung Express News
August 17, Imphal: In what could be seen as an act that could have far reaching effect on the political process for a settlement to the Indo-Naga issue, security forces in Manipur have reportedly been distributing questionnaires to the public in some selected areas in the hill districts of Manipur. The intention behind this scheme is yet to be ascertained, but it comes at a highly significant time, especially in the wake of recent developments centered around the issue of unification of Naga areas.
A copy of the questionnaire was reportedly made available to an Imphal based newspaper by a Kuki student body. The questionnaire is said to have been distributed to village chiefs of the Saikul area in Manipur. At the time of filing this story, it is learnt that the questionnaire is being distributed only in the non-Naga areas of the hill districts of Manipur.
The questionnaire comprises of the following questions:
1. Is Nagalim a practical reality?
2. Should Naga dominated districts of Manipur merge with Nagaland?
3. What will be the status of other ethnic minorities in Naga dominated hill districts be if merged with Nagaland?
4. In case Nagalim becomes a reality should it remain part of India or seek independence?
5. Is the economic blockade of the Manipur State by ANSAM a right step towards bringing the Naga cause in the forefront of State and National politics?
6. Do you support burning of district administrative offices as part of the economic blockade/non-cooperation movement?
7. Will resignation of Naga MLAs help the Naga cause in Manipur?
8. Do you feel you will be better off as part of Nagaland?
9. Do you support the extension of ceasefire between the security forces and the NSCN (I-M)?
10. Do you support the ethnic cleansing of non-Nagas from the hill districts of Manipur?
