KOHIMA, AUGUST 10 (MExN): The Tenyimi Peoples’ Organisation (TPO) has asserted its firm stand for the integration of Naga inhabited areas during its Presidential Council Meeting held on August 6.
A press note from the TPO stated that the Tenyimi People, “who shares the same ancestry and lineage has also been badly affected by the arbitrary divide which was imposed without the slightest consent of our people.”
It informed that the TPO “as an organisation is also placed vertically divided by the so-called artificial state boundary with 5 (five) of its constituent Units in Nagaland and 5 (five) in Manipur State, besides putting a vast chunk of area and people under Assam. Hence TPO remain steadfast in the demand for the Naga people to live under one political roof.”
It acknowledged the “pioneers and leaders of the Naga Political Struggles for the contributions and sacrifices towards the aspiration of Naga People to live as a Nation.”
The TPO expressed its support to the ongoing Political Dialogue between the NSCN (IM) and the GOI and hoped that a settlement is reached soon “without foreclosing the original aspiration of the Naga People.” It further condemned the continued extension of Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) in the Naga inhabited areas.
Further, the TPO expressed concern at the “unscrupulous logging and deforestation in Tenyimi areas.” The House agreed that all the constituent organisations of TPO shall take up efforts to preserve the eco-system and address issues of Climate Change.
It also resolved to support the Zeliangrong Baudi (Nagaland, Manipur and Assam) “in its issue against logging at Chaka/Kanen, a Zeliangrong village under Senapati District by NSCN (IM) cadres.” It requested the concerned authority to immediately stop the logging and take action against erring personnel.
Meanwhile, in the backdrop of expiry of the stipulated time for the Board of Arbitrators (BOA) to resolve the land dispute between the Southern Angami Public Organisation (SAPO), Mao Council (MC) and Maram Union (MU), the House in the discussion acknowledged the dedication and sincere efforts of the BOA and decided to extend the time limit for another 6 (six) months.
