Pardon the emotion but…, it is with ‘Utter Disgust’ I read the article of Mr. Khrovete Nuh, Deputy Secretary, FGN (Local Papers dated 21st February 2014), who denigrated and cautioned Mr. Khekiye K. Sema. Khekiye K. Sema’s exposure of all the holes of Khrovete Nuh’s write-up (Local Papers dated 22nd February) is another matter. Honestly, we, the common people salute Khekiye K. Sema and a very small handful of others who are as brave as they are outspoken. Khekiye K. Sema et al. have put their lives at stake so that the younger generation will have a place called ‘HOME’, where everyone will be equals with equal opportunities. These intellectuals have been continuously highlighting the ills plaguing our decadent society where the large majority of our population has been trampled, over and over again, by unscrupulous, greedy, corrupt, and inefficient politicians, bureaucrats, etc. The NPGs are no less, with the added weight of extortion, ransom-kidnapping, murder, etc. Way to go Khekiye K. Sema et al., we are behind you.
When the FNR first invited the various NPGs to unite, we hoped for some much deserved respite, with the added benefit of the long cherished dream of the Nagas coming true through a united family. Hats off to the initiatives of the FNR, and for the sustained effort! The tragedy is that however, some groups refused to be a part of the process. Why?? Because you think you can, and want to bring Sovereignty alone? This is sheer Stupidity, and… at its peak!
Khekiye K. Sema has, time and again, been accused of serving the Indian puppet State Government, being an Indian Bureaucrat, etc. This is amazing because the Govt. Servants comprise 10% of the population. The numerous politicians, their sidekicks and sycophants abounding in all the towns and villages, the party loyalists, and the numerous contractors who are also earning ‘Indian Money’ probably constitute another 30%. 40% Traitors, eh!! What about the many politicians who have used NPG muscle-power and Indian Money to contest India-Sponsored elections? We know that an extremely insignificant group of ‘Real National Workers’ depend on farming or other manual jobs for their livelihood. We salute these selfless individuals. But what are the livelihood sources of the vast majority of the NPGs? The more pertinent question, what is the livelihood source of the Transit Peace Campers? One can’t help wondering at the hovering presence of the Indian Rupee. Alas, hypocrisy abounds and we speak so silkily with forked tongues, and that too generously invoking the good name of the Lord at times.
The constant rhetoric (of the various NPGs) that they alone have the mandate of the people is Stupid Rubbish. Wise up! The people are not ignorant ‘Fools”. The day one group brings a solution, a blood-bath will ensue. The people don’t want that. If, as Khrovete Nuh insists, the NNC/FGN is the “only mandated Political Institution and Government” what is its political role today? The silence of your actions is deafening. I am no great lover of the NSCN (IM) because I don’t know which bullet will have my name on it, if someday I inadvertently bring out my version of the truth. But as far as I know they are the only organisation actively engaged with the GoI towards some agreement for some years now.
Agreed, that harping on all the Accords and Agreements is getting us nowhere. It is time to put aside all differences and work together. But is that really possible without Unity? Is that also possible with the ‘Holier than Thou’ attitude? If this generation is to believe Khrovete Nuh about the “only mandated Political Institution and Government” stuff then the NNC / FGN should have been, at least trying, to heal wounds and crying for unity and getting all other groups on the track. Hello, hello … where are you?
Don’t be fooled by the silence of the huge populace, particularly the younger generation, who are thoroughly fed up with the antics of the anti-national and criminal elements that abound in our society, most in the name of Sovereignty. They want back their future that has been robbed. They are impatiently waiting for that first ripple. Then, no power on earth can stop them. Memories of the rampage and destruction of so many cities, and finally, fall of so many mighty governments in recent years, are still vivid.
Please stop criminalizing the National Movement. Let’s get together, leaving aside our Stupid Egos and give the future generation their place in the sun. Let’s talk and get things done with, banging tables, if at all necessary, but without the ominous presence of the AK 47.
