Dimapur, November 20 (MExN): In a bid to mend the broken bridge between Zeliangrong people and the NSCN (IM) especially after the razing of Jalukie Zangdi village on August 28, the Zeliangrong Baudi (Hoho), Nagaland today met with the General Secretary of the NSCN (IM), Th Muivah and submitted a representation to the NSCN (IM) with regard to the land issue of Intangki National Forest, Jalukie Zangdi and Mungleu Mukh.
Submitting the representation on behalf of four Zeliangrong frontal organizations Zeliangrong Baudi (Nagaland), Zeliangrong Mipui Organization (N), Zeliangrong Students Union (AMN) and the Zeliangrong Students Union (N), the representation strongly asserted that Intangki National Forest, Beisumpuikam village area belongs to the Zeliangrong people and that there is no question of eviction of Beisumpuikam villagers from the area.
Among the significant points made by the Zeliangrong Baudi to the NSCN (IM), the representation demanded a MoU with specific terms and conditions be drawn between the Mungleu Mukh and Jalukiejangdi village with the consent of the Jalukie (the land owners).
The representation demanded that the Beisumpui village be declared as the land owners over Intangki National Park after making necessary correction in ‘the previous declaration of National Property by GPRN/NSCN (IM) in 1996’. The representation also demanded the renaming of the NSCN (IM) headquarter as ‘Hebron Camp Jalukie’ since the camp falls within the jurisdiction of Old Jalukie village.
Further, the representation demanded that the eviction of encroachers by the NSCN (IM) in Intangki should be implemented ‘in letter and reality once and for all’.
Today’s meeting with the NSCN (IM) which was in a very cordial atmosphere was held at the private residence of Muivah at Camp Hebron, the Headquarter of NSCN (IM).
Muivah appreciated the Zeliangrong people and promised the delegation, which was led by Zeliangrong Baudi (N) President, K Akhang, that the representation to the NSCN (IM) would be discussed at the highest level in the organization.
On the other hand, the Zeliangrong Baudi have expressed high hope on the sincerity of the NSCN (IM) leadership and expressed optimism that positive developments would come out of today’s meeting with Muivah.
The relationship between the Zeliangrong people and the NSCN (IM) had been severely strained when the NSCN (IM) razed the Jalukie Zangdi village on August 28 and the subsequent highhandedness of the IRB personnel against protestors on September 3, who were taking out a peaceful rally against the NSCN (IM) action and on their way to submit a memorandum to the NSCN (IM) collective leadership.
Consequently, on September 10, the Zeliangrong Baudi, Nagaland declared a mass non-cooperation against the NSCN (IM).
However, the recent Zeliangrong Peoples’ Convention which was held on November 15 at Jalukie town, witnessed a marathon deliberation on this issue, and finally the Convention decided to approach the NSCN (IM) collective leadership for ameliorating the relationship between the NSCN (IM) and the Zeliangrong people. Today’s meeting with Muivah comes as a realization of the task entrusted by the Convention to Zeliangrong Baudi, Nagaland to reach out to the NSCN (IM) and seek an amicable settlement between the Baudi and the NSCN (IM).
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