Dimapur, February 9 (MExN): Y. Wangtin Naga, Deputy Kilonser, Ministry of Kilo Affairs, NSCN (K) has issued a statement pointing out that in order to pave the way for reconciliation and unification among different Naga factions, everyone should try to create “the spirit of forgiveness in our personal life”. Wangtin stated that forgiveness occupies the highest place in human endeavor for re-union without which reconciliation and unification cannot be possible. “We must try to create sufficient rooms in our minds for accommodating other friends. To achieve real reconciliation and unification, one must seek forgiveness from all oppositions and people whom he hurt/wounded socially or politically”, Wangtin stated.
Wangtin pointed out that many of his write-ups and expressions might may hurt the sentiment of many people including the leaders of the NSCN (IM), Naga NGOs for which “I am tendering apology seeking unconditional forgiveness from them”. “I wish in future, they will not create any atmosphere where condemnation and criticism falls upon them. I wish, I should not write anything condemning and maligning any faction, particularly NSCN (IM)”, he stated. Wangtin however wanted that the NSCN (IM) should change their mindset to suit other “Naga friends”. Wangtin stated that reconciliation and unification does not mean surrendering of one faction before the other faction but coming together in the spirit of forgive and forget of past mistakes “to form a single organization/government or at least to come to an understanding”.
“Our leaders should change their mind set to broaden the sense of oneness by removing tribalism, individualism and chauvinism”, Wangtin urged and expressed his belief that “love is their only remedial to do away with all forms of selfishness and ism”. “I wish, I should not be the citizen of a particular tribe other than a simple Naga citizen or freedom fighter not should I know what clan I belong to”. Wangtin therefore “humbly” requested all Nagas to look at him as a simple Naga citizen.
Wangtin also stated that he was “sorry” that his expressions may have hurt the sentiment or interest of senior leaders in the NSCN (K) set up for which he sought their “forgiveness”. “Due to frankness and as an out spoken personality, my senior leaders who have already sacrificed many years in national service before I joined the national movement”, Wangtin stated and prayed that he may be forgiven.
On unification, Wangtin stated that this was one thing that all Nagas longed for and that recently there had been ‘counter and counter attacks, condemnation and accusation for unification move carried out by uncle Azheto and his group”. Wangtin expressed his view that whatever the nature of unification may be, the unification move carried out by Azheto must be “nourished and taken care of by all the Nagas for the benefit of the entire Naga people”. “The desertion of former Kilo Kilonser of the NSCN (IM) from Hebron camp might be a highest form of crime for IM, yet it politically benefited the Nagas particularly in different factional camps who could meet one another after the many years of senseless wars”, Wangtin stated and pointed out that the said unification gave him a great chance to meet ‘many brothers and friends’ in different Naga factions.
Wangtin stated that the ceasefire agreement signed on December 7 2007 under the aegis of Nagaland DBs/GBs was between two NSCNs and it was nothing to do with Azheto and his group.
Wangtin pointed out that instead of condemning the Azheto group, all Nagas must contribute their best thoughts to achieve total/broad base unification out of the present move and that “Azheto’s group has not only deserted IM Hebron camp but also has not joined the NSCN (K) too. “However, I believe, he (Azheto) is in contact with all the Naga NGO leaders and NSCN (K) leaders. I wish, equally he should maintain equal closeness with even NSCN (IM) leaders”.
Wangtin stated that even the NSCN (IM) leaders should contribute their best thoughts to Azheto “who seems to be very simple personality instead of attacking him in different corners”. Wangtin stated that everyone must appreciate Azheto for “breaking the ice”.
Wangtin also requested everyone not to give any rejoinder or counter attack to his write-up, adding that it was only his “thinking and not commanding anybody but simply requesting all to reason together for our own good”.
Regarding the coming State assembly election, Wangtin hoped that since all the sixty assembly seats had to be filled by the Nagas alone, no faction should involve in favour of or against any particular political party. Wangtin stated that in the past the NSCN (IM) was blamed for openly supporting a particular party and the DAN was equally blamed for openly sponsoring the NSCN (IM). Wangtin stated that any faction openly supporting particular political party is a crime because such activities narrow down the sacred cause. “We must differentiate between state politic and national politic”, he stated and that State politicians and national leaders have their respective roles to play. Wangtin however suggested that there has to be mutual understanding between the State politicians and national leaders to build the Nation. He suggested that State politicians, church leaders and NGO leaders should bring all different factions together instead of supporting particular faction against other faction. “Let us reason together and come out together with open minds to build confidence and trust among us for our common good”.
