DIMAPUR, AUGUST 5 (MExN): The NSCN (R) today asserted that the central objective of Naga political movement was for complete Independence. “This was how the Naga people boldly declared Naga Independence on 14th August 1947 and there can be no two or three Independence for a Nation,” stated a press note from the MIP of the NSCN (R).
The NSCN (R) expressed appreciation for the “democratic principle of the NNC who believed on non- violence but not parted away from original stand for Naga Independence.” “For almost 69 years, the GoI refused to acknowledge the Sovereign existence of the Naga Nation. So many Nations came into being without shedding a single drop of blood and become the members of International families, the latest being East Timor and South- Sudan but the Naga Nation still remain under the force invasion of India,” it stated.
It however hoped that the Government of India will “respect the undefeated history of the Naga Nation.” “There are dozens of Naga political groups but all are for Naga Independence. The Nagas are not lost people as long as the Naga political movement is concerned which was openly displayed to India as well as the world during the funeral service of our great leader late. Isak Swu, Chairman NSCN (IM) that we are one in common issue,” it stated. “We all must stand up for our just cause but never to betray our glorious past history,” the NSCN (R) urged.
It further affirmed the NSCN (R)’s vow to “stand by the history on the formula of last man standing.” “We have no problem with any NPGs but seek to formulate any policy collectively with any group who chooses to stand by 1951 Plebiscite,” it added.
The NSCN (R) further stated that it entered into a ceasefire with the GoI, despite human rights violations by Indian security forces, “believing that violence will lead nowhere.”
It further asserted that integration of all Naga inhabited areas remains a main agenda “because keeping Nagas divided is equally encouraging unrest movement among the Naga families which will inflict both India and Nagas.”
