Dimpaur, January 3 (MExN): Responding to the various public allegations made by ‘MIP GPRN, NSCN (IM),’ the Western Sumi Hoho stated that the Sumi frontal organization supports the “unification move initiated by Naga Hoho and GB & DB joint Forum” in a Press Communiqué signed by Akavi Zhomomi, General Secretary and Bohoi K. Yepthomi, Secretary Border Cell.
The statement expressed displeasure on the allegations that “Sumis are dictating the unification with criminal programmes” and cautions that Nagas must to differentiate between individual acts and incidents and resist the urge to give communal and tribal hues and colours to such acts and incidents. The statement states that “History has recorded & shown that Sumi’s have always been at the fore of the Naga National struggle and we will continue to do so”. The statement questioned saying Can we isolate ourselves from any effort to bring peace and unity to our land and people? Emphasizing that individual interest must not be placed above the national interest, the statement appeals sharing that “we must make every conscious effort to keep in mind the larger interest of the Naga people”.
The statement queried “How long can we be blind to the realities that confront us as a divided people?” Highlighting the recent attempt by NSCN (IM) to brand Sumis as traitors and as a people with criminal programmes it further goes on to question as to if “our tribe be jugged and washed away in the entire process of the National struggle?” The statement expressed hope that the Naga’s can be mature enough to overcome all hurdles in our desire for unity and peace. The statement reiterates “we have been a free people, we are a free people and no nation, no group, no individual can break the indominatable spirits of the Naga people in our desire for freedom and a future of dignity.
The statement concluded stating that “If peace and unity among the Naga’s is questioned what is it that the MIP, GPRN (IM), wants?
WSYF demands NSCN (IM) to furnish proof and evidences
The Western Sumi Youth Front expressed strong resentment to the allegations on “arm collection and imparting training to Sumi Youth Front” made by MIP NSCN (IM) and termed it as baseless and false according to another statement issued by K.Kakiye Zhimomi, President and Mughavi Chishi, Press Secretary.
The Sumi Youth Front demands the outfit to furnish proof and evidences and the let the people judge and asked them not to stoop so low to spread cheap propagandas.
Reaffirming their support to Unification, the statement queried as to whether the people realize the peaceful atmosphere that has prevailed during Christmas and New Year which should be considered as a significant change the people has witnessed only after the unification. Stating that “it was a festive season without killings and bloodshed after a long spell which has always been a longing aspiration of the Nagas and it should continue”, the Youth Front appealed to all factions to unify in the larger interest of the Naga People. The statement however warned that “it shall not tolerate any more bloodshed and shall not remain a mute spectator should any factional encounter takes place in the Western Sumi region, rather it shall do everything possible to prevent any untoward incident and at the same time condemn any group that is found guilty”.
The statement finally urged all Western Sumi youths to be vigilant and to report any suspicious activities within their jurisdiction which may disturb the cordial and peaceful atmosphere.
