Withdraws non co-operation against NSCN –IM
Dimapur, November 17 (MExN): The Zeliangrong community has withdrawn the decision of non-cooperation issued against the NSCN-IM. The non-cooperation decision which was taken following the Intangki standoff a month ago was lifted at the Zeliangrong People’s Convention held on November 15 in Jalukie town.
Aside from several other resolutions, the convention also reaffirmed certain points of land ownership and affirmation to maintain territorial integrity of land belonging to the Zeliangrong community. “The convention has withdrawn the previous decision of non-cooperation taken by the Zeliangrong Baudi Nagaland against the GPRN/NSCN” stated a report copy of the convention received here. The Zeliangrong Baudi, however, urged the NSCN-I to fulfill the demands raised by the Zeliangrong community “for mutual benefit and in the interest of the Nagas.” The convention statement appreciated what it asserted as the “wisdom” and decision of the Naga resistance outfit for taking rightful and prompt action against the land encroachers in Intangki National Park. The convention expressed hope that the outfit “would continue to preserve” the only national park in Nagaland.
In likened matter, the convention appeals the NSCN-IM to review its stand on the issue of stopping construction works of Jiri-Tupul Transasian Railway line. The convention also reiterated unflinching support to the ongoing Indo-Naga peace process. Urging the Government of India to translate politically the unique history of the Nagas, the Zeliangrong convention also urged all Naga underground cadres to shun violence and to reconcile for the greater interest of the Naga people.
The convention also undertook a number of resolutions pertaining to land ownership of the said community. The convention strongly reaffirmed protection, preservation and maintenance of the unique territorial existence of the traditional and ancestral land of the Zeliangrong areas in North East India. “As legitimate and rightful owner of our land which we have inherited from our ancestors since time immemorial, the Zeliangrong people shall not compromise under any circumstances wherever our rights of our land and properties are threatened from any quarter” the convention stated.
The convention also appealed to the All Zeliangrong Students’ Union, Manipur to review their decision of boycotting the All Naga Students’ Association of Manipur (ANSAM) besides entreating the ANSAM to do the same to remove and settle all misunderstanding.
The Zeliangrong convention was attended by the Zeliangrong community and organizations from Nagaland, Assam and Manipur. The convention also changed the nomenclature and essence of the Zeliangrong Union (Assam, Nagaland and Manipur) to Zeliangrong Baudi (AMN). This shall be the central apex body of the Zeliangrong people and community across the three states.
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