Meren
My attention has been drawn to the news item of one Seochem Sangtam, Dy. Kilonser (Khaplang) under the caption, “Aos’ new found friendship” published in some local dailies dated 4th October 2005. I fully agree with him on the account of the Aos being pioneers in the field of Christianity and Education and the sincere efforts of our forefathers in the erstwhile Tuensang and Mon communities. Undoubtedly, we still nourish that good relationship with the people of that area.
However, his apprehensive warning to the Aos for the “... new found friendship with the Tangkhuls... .and in case their friendship proves to be short-lived, and the Aos are compelled to look back to the East in times of adversity, naturally, the Changs, Konyaks, Sangtams, Yimchungers, Phoms and Khiamniungans etc. would also be compelled to say sorry... ---you go your own way and we will go our own way” is very immature and does not in anyway reflect the will of the people of that area.
The Aos value the age-old friendship with the Changs, Konyaks, Phoms, Sangtams, Yimchungers and Khiamniungans. We would be very happy to see any of these communities making new friendship with others. Making new friendship does not in any way means discarding off our old and seasoned friends. What do we lose in friendship? Definitely nothing but it rather brings us closer towards a common goal. Then, why is Seochem so worried about better relationship developing between any of the Naga communities? Because, the adversaries have found out that one of the weakest areas for Naga unification is tribalism and they always find some dumbbells to make the noise for them. This time, it was fulfilled in the person of Seochem Sangtam, the honorable Dy. Kilonser. But if he insists that this is his original thought and not being motivated by any other agency, then let the whole of Nagas know what kind of mind set he has. Is it really necessary to open ones mouth simply to expose his bankruptcy of ideas?
Again, the honorable Dy. Kilonser had threatened that, “The cold attitude of the Aos, particularly the Ao Senden towards the NSCN-K after the August 2003 unfortunate incident at Mokokchung town cannot be taken so lightly. It may turn out to be a serious matter if the Ao Senden fails to understand things in right perspective”. In fact, if Seochem is wise, he should understand that, the so called, ‘cold attitude’ of the Senden as he had mentioned, itself is a clear indication as to what amount the sentiments of the Aos were hurt by the irresponsible acts of the Khaplangs and that the oppressed citizens of Mokokchung reacted befittingly. Instead of realizing your follies why blame the Senden or the Aos?
The writer is Dy. Kilonser (Home)
