NSCN (R) holds annual joint council meeting
Dimapur, May 1 (MExN): The NSCN (R) has resolved to “continue to uphold and to honour the 'Naga Issue and the ongoing Naga Peace process' as topmost priorities.”
According to a press release from its MIP, the resolution was taken during its annual joint council meeting at its CHQ, on April 28 and 29.
It was chaired by the Speaker of the House Ihese Aye and attended by the National workers from all the Naga inhabited areas of Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur and Nagaland.
Besides its resolution on the Naga peace process, it also resolved to strengthen the 'Brotherhood, Fraternity and Sodality' of the NSCN/GPRN (R), in solidarity, comradeship and camaraderie. It also resolved to revoke its 'Expulsion Order' against 6 members that was “inadvertently published” earlier.
Further, the NSCN (R) resolved to “agree and to concur with the 'Presidential Amnesty and Pardon' against some earlier 'Expulsion Orders' keeping in mind the Naga Issue at its zenith.”
The Council meeting also resolved to “retract (in regret)” some earlier statements issued and published from any quarters that may have unintentionally and inadvertently created confusion. And it further resolved to resort to pave way for the 'Naga Peace Talks' to reach and achieve its logical conclusion that is acceptable and honorable to all.
It resolved to keep a check on any kind of “malicious interferences aiming to derail and tamper with the integrity of the NSCN.” It also reiterated that its unity and integrity is paramount and therefore, any forces that may be detrimental to the unity of the party will be collectively dealt with at all costs.
The party stated that it would ‘zealously’ guard against any forces that may try to sow seeds of division from both outside and within the party.
Any kind of 'shoddy and deceptive moves' by any individual, groups or divisive forces, attempting to sow seeds of discord, animosity, enmity, hostility and predicament would be admonished and repelled, it stated.
The NSCN (R) reminded all its members that it is their responsibility “to have and to hold” the party’s principles and ethics at the highest. It also warned the members against creating any kinds of ‘unwholesome atmosphere or circumstance’.
It requested everyone including, well wishers, patrons, public and friends to continue to uphold the NSCN (R) in prayers and to strengthen the Naga issue.
The house reaffirmed and reiterated full support to the leadership of the President, Y Wangtin Naga, Vice-President Akato Chophi and Ato Kilonser/General Secretary, P Tikhak.
The house acknowledged the Convenor N Kitovi Zhimomi and Co-Convenors Zophra Vero, Isak Sumi, Hozheto Chophi, Toshi Walling and Kimiukham Yimchunger for their leadership and statesmanship.
The NSCN(R) also appreciated the contribution of the NTC, CNTC, NGBF and other NGOs/CSOs for working selflessly and tirelessly to bring all the Naga people together for an amicable solution with the Government of India.
The Advisors to the Collective Leadership (ACLs) who also attended the meet- Omnyei Konyak, O Chingmak Chang, Viniho Kiho, Maj (Retd) Joseph Anal, N Panmei, and Lt Gen (Retd) Nyemlang Konyak were administered Oath of Allegiance and Office of Secrecy by the President.
The oath was administered to newly inducted Kilonsers, Deputy Kilonsers and Tatars numbering around 58 by the Speaker.
A two-minute silence was observed in paying homage to all the martyrs who had laid down their lives in defense of the National cause, a press release from the NSCN (R) informed.
