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NNC-NSCN-IM contest funding from Delhi The Morung Express
Dimapur, Sept 11 (MExN): Reacting sharply to the allegations of drawing 24 Lakhs yearly from the Government of India, the Naga National council (NNC) has asked the NSCN-IM to substantiate the charge with proof. “For the said allegation let them first come out with details and tell to the Nagas who is drawing the said amount and from whom also illustrate it with dates and documents. This false allegation on Naga national parent body made by the so-called NSCN-IM group leaders is not new to the Federal Government of Nagaland. Since 1979, Th Muivah alleged that the FGN leaders has sold out Nagaland to India with Rs 73 crores and next he alleged on peace campers for drawing Rs 3 crores yearly and now Rs 24 Lakhs yearly from the GoI” stated a release issued by the NNC through a member, Thomas. It stated that the Nagaland Peace Council (NPC) had issued a clarification through its president late Kenneth Kerhou on October 30, 1990.
The NNC also clarified that the Kohima Transit Peace Campers “stopped receiving free-will contribution” Rs 4,500 from the Nagaland Peace Council for which an official letter written by Eno I Temjenba, Federal representative, on 12th May, 1993 and submitted it to the president, NPC, the then Dr Rev VK Nuh. Henceforth no contribution or donation is being received by the Kohima Transit Peace Campers from the NPC” it stated.
“Yet, Muivah and his socialist sectarian leaders are still convinced with the philosophy of great Chinese leader Mao Tse Tung who said ‘you can demolish the super-power of your political opponents by raising and shouting with the political weapon of outright falsehood against them’. It is unwise for them to believe in such philosophy rather they have to realize and introspect their failure that they did not succeed and will never succeed to fight against the Nagas with the weapon of outright falsehood allegation against the NNC and FGN” the NNC asserted.
SC asks Nagaland to File an Affidavit in Boundary Dispute Case 12 September, 2006 Ind.law.com

The Supreme Court has granted a last opportunity to the state of Nagaland to file an affidavit of undertaking in the boundary dispute case with the states of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh.

The Apex Court has strongly reprimanded the state of Nagaland for dealing with the court's order in a cavalier fashion as it failed to comply with the directive passed on September 13, 2004.

The other two states, Assam and Arunachal Pradesh, have, however, filed their affidavits, giving an undertaking to cooperate with the boundary commission appointed by the Centre to resolve the boundary dispute between the three bordering states of the north east .

The state of Assam had filed a suit in the Supreme Court in 1988 for getting the boundaries of the states demarcated as according to Assam, Nagaland was encroaching into the state of Assam.

A bench comprising Chief Justice Y K Sabharwal, Justice C K Thakker and Justice P K Balasubramanyan gave three weeks time to the state of Nagaland to file an affidavit and granted two weeks time to the Centre and the state of Asom to file their response to the other applications pending in the court. The court directed the matter to be listed for hearing after five weeks. (UNI) NSCN (IM) condemns killing Sangai Express
IMPHAL, Sep 11: Strongly reacting to the killing of one of its cadres by 167 CRPF personnel at Tamenglong on September 9, the NSCN (IM) today said that the cadre was unarmed and he was killed without any provocation.
Speaking to The Sangai Express, NSCN (IM) spokesman K Chawang today said that ever since the cease fire came into force the Indian security force has killed over 200 of its cadres and added that in the event of any ugly fall out of such unwarranted killings, the GoI should be held responsible.
The NSCN (IM) can give fitting reply but has been refraining because it is committed to the peace process, said Chawang and added that if such things continue, India should be held responsible for any untoward incident.
Saluting the slain cadre, Chawang said his death will be irreparable and added that the outfit offers its salute to the departed soul.
The outfit has also strongly condemned the killing of its under secretary Dilbung Ashing Lamkang at Pallel Bazar at 7 am of August 25 by alleged ‘valley based militants’.
In a statement, GPRN asserted that it has lost many of its cadres either at the hands of Indian army and its sponsored agencies or ‘valley based militants’ after the declaration of ceasefire with the GoI. It cautioned that there may come a time when NSCN (IM)'s tolerance would be worn out and compelled to act in the same coin for which those perpetrators would be held responsible. While expressing grief at the loss of its cadre, the statement noted that the tireless and undaunt-ed spirit of nation-alism and supreme sacrifice rendered to the Naga na-tion will always be remem- bered. It also prayed for peace for the departed soul and his family.
Expedition links peoples & cultures: Datta Staff Reporter Nagaland Post
DIMAPUR, SEPT 11 (NPN): Nagaland Governor Shyamal Datta described expedition or exploration as a quest for unique experience and for collecting information on peoples, places and things which help create a rapport and also serve as cultural exchange among people.
Flagging off the Sewak Cycling Expedition for Peace and Development at Sewak headquarters here on Monday, Mr. Datta said adventure was part of learning and education and hoped the expedition would help connect different peoples and cultures.
He also stressed on connectivity as an important component of growth and development.
"Direct knowledge gained through the cycling expedition will help development of both BRO and general people,"he said.
He also hoped that the participants would come back with a lot of love and affection from people of various places and help the Border Roads Organization grow with more knowledge and information.
Praising the quality of work and integrity maintained by the BRO, the Governor said Project Sewak had won public goodwill and name and fame through its road development works over the years.
Referring to the Nagas' love for music, Datta felt music and dance should also be part of such expedition, saying it could inspire better cultural exchange, rapport and understanding among different tribes and communities.
Expedition leader Major Amarpreet Nayyar briefed on the purpose of the expedition and composition of the team, which will return to Dimapur on October 6.
Organized as part of the 45th raising day of Project Sewak, the 26-day expedition covering 1329 km is being held to promote peace and friendship in Nagaland and Manipur, spread awareness about the role of BRO and Project Sewak in development of both the states, strengthen the bond of friendship between Project Sewak and local people and to inculcate the spirit of adventure and camaraderie in the Project's rank and file.
The team is composed of two officers, two JCOs/supervisors and 20 subordinates from different parts of India. It will proceed through Kohima - Chakabama - Zunheboto -Mokokchung - Tuensang - Kiphire - Jessami -- Kohima - Maram - Senapati - Imphal -- Tamu (Myanmar) - Kyigon - Kalemyo - Imphal - Senapati - Maram -- Zubza -- Dimapur.
FGN reacts to allegations- Opinion Nagaland Post
For the larger interest of Nagaland people it is needed to clarify the false allegation of imposter leaders of Muivah group, which appeared in Nagaland Post on 8th September, 2006, accusing the Peace Campers for drawing Rupees 24 lacs yearly from the Government of India.
For the said allegation let them first come out with details and tell the Nagas who is drawing the said amount and from whom, also illustrate it with dates and documents.
This false allegation on Naga national parent body made by the so-called NSCN-IM group leaders is not new to the Federal Government of Nagaland. Since 1979, Th. Muivah alleged that the FGN leaders had sold out Nagaland to India with rupees 73 Crores, and next he alleged on Peace Campers for drawing Rs. 3 Crores yearly and now Rs. 24 lacs yearly from the GoI.
Under such circumstances of money matter, the Nagaland Peace Council (NPC) President late Kenneth Kerhou issued a clarification on 30th October, 1990 to clear out confusion and false allegation on the NNC/FGN. In which the NPC President stated as follow:-
"The Government of India also contributed generously towards the rehabilitation of Ex-underground prisoners released from various Indian Jails. However, this advantage of relief and rehabilitation grants do not apply to the residents of Peace Camps but those who do not connect with the Peace Camp only."
"Beside contribution towards meeting the expenses of the Nagaland Peace Council for maintenance and payment of rehabilitation money to Ex-prisoners; the Nagaland Peace Council not aware of any other financial contribution made by the Govt. of India for peace effort under Shillong Accord". (Quote; page 5 & 6)
Also to avoid misunderstanding among the Naga national workers as a whole, the Kohima Transit Peace Campers stopped receiving free-will contribution Rs.4,500/- (Rupees four thousand and five hundred) from the Nagaland Peace Council, for which an official letter was written by Eno I. Temjenba, Federal Representative on 12th May, 1993 and submitted it to the Pesident, NPC, the then Dr. Rev. V.K. Nuh. Henceforth no contribution or donation is being received by the Kohima Transit Peace Campers from the NPC.
Moreover, Church leaders had well informed and intimated to Th. Muivah and his socialist sectarian leaders that the Peace Campers are not receiving any amount of Rupees from the GoI.
Yet, Muivah and his socialist sectarian leaders still remain convinced with the philosophy of great Chinese leader Mao Tse Tung, who said, "You can demolish the super-power of your political opponents by raising and shouting with the political weapon of outright falsehood against them".
It is unwise for them to believe in such philosophy, rather they have to realize and introspect their failure that they did not succeed and will never succeed to fight against the Nagas with the weapon of outright falsehood allegation against the NNC and FGN.
Thomas, NNC Member.
Air connectivity in Northeast to get a boost The Hindu
Kolkata, Sept 12. (PTI): Aiming at expanding the aviation network in the Northeast, the Government has decided to construct an airport in Sikkim, the State's first, and identified sites for two more in Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh, besides permitting a new airline to launch air services in the region.
The Airports Authority of India has prepared a detailed project report for construction of a greenfield airport in Sikkim at an estimated cost of Rs 340 crore, while sites for one each near Kohima and Itanagar have been identified for construction of airfields for turboprop ATR-72 operations.
Announcing this at a meeting of the Parliamentary Consultative Committee attached to his Ministry here, Civil Aviation Minister Praful Patel said the number of flights in the region would go up by 49 from the coming winter schedule, including 20 by state-owned Alliance Air and seven each by Jet Airways and Air Sahara.
He said the initial no-objection certificate has been granted to M/S Sky King Aviation to operate scheduled air services within the Northeast, while a proposal to grant permission for non-scheduled operations by M/S Surya Air was under consideration, an official spokesperson said.
The Parliamentary Committee members focussed on the urgent need to develop aviation infrastructure in the East and Northeast and highlighted a number of issues to increase connectivity.
UG camps on Indo-Myanmar talk menu Sangai Express
New Delhi, Sep 11: Steps needed to curb smuggling of arms and ammunition and illicit trafficking in narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances will come up for discussion at the forthcoming Home Secretary level India-Myanmar talks.
The meeting, to be held here from September 13 to 16, will also review the progress of various cross-border projects over which the two countries have agreed to cooperate, an official release said today.
The meeting, held annually to discuss various issues related to maintenance of peace and tranquility along the border, is likely to discuss action against Indian Insurgent Groups (IIGs) present in Myanmar territory and effective border management.
With reports of northeast insurgent groups operating from Myanmar, India will press for measures to flush them out like Bhutan's crackdown on the ULFA in 2003, MHA sources said.
There are reports on the activities of insurgent groups in Myanmar and their whereabouts and New Delhi will utilise the four-day talks to make the demand for flushing them out, besides raising issues like drug trafficking and smuggling.
They said some insurgent groups from Manipur and Nagaland were operating from Myanmar and cited instance of killing of some Assam Rifles personnel by insurgents a few months back.
Though Bhutan launched 'Operation All Clear' to flush out ULFA militants nearly three years ago, Myanmar has not so far agreed to similar action against IIGs.
The northeastern states have been voicing concern over this issue, pointing out the importance of Myanmar as the gateway to East Asian countries from the strategic point of view. PTI

Good faith equation in Manipur and Nagaland By Takhelmayum Devajit Singh
(Contd from previous issue) Sangai Express
In present Manipur’s context the Generals, OBCs, Scheduled Tribes and the Scheduled Castes are not treated fairly under economic criteria as a defect of the provisions of the MLR and LR Act 1960 in Manipur. These make them an unbalanced economic conditions as well as a social class among themselves. Such unfair policy promotes insecure lives and depressed future for more than 80% of them. Thus, the people of Manipur are facing a dictating time to tame time taking a tie.
According to Simon Commission of 1929 the Naga Club of 1881 covered except the area of Naga Hills. Thus came up the “Naga Hills District Tribal Council” in the year 1945 and this same council was called or renamed as “Naga National Council” (NNC) in the year 1946. Thus Naga is not a nation but an organization of the ‘Trust Territory’ or ‘Crown Territory’ of Sir Reginald Coupland who aimed to establish a ‘Christ Kingdom’ through the efforts of Christian missionary in the hills after spreading of Christianity through conversion. Nagaland, on the other hand has been on the verge of her right claim since the MK Gandhi’s era and catering from the clutches for freedom. The course of her chanting has been gaining more and more popularity. By now Nagaland is about to give finishing touch if she does not deter on the uncompromised demands like in Manipur’s demand for her integrity. Again, the logic of acceptable debate is in due about the Zeli-angrong (Zeliang, Liang-mei & Rongmei) region which has its rights in Manipur, Nagaland and Assam’s territory at present. The question is whether Nagaland will demand along with Manipur and Zeliangrong to become a liberal country or not.
Amidst problem creators and problem solvers mainly in Manipur, Nagaland and Zeliangrong Region the people are tossed into the mimic phobia for the past half a century or more. In these course the people of Manipur valley where mainly the Meiteis are residing is trapped because of the abrupt front of the Naga integration claiming Manipur has been with her long history. But the mounting pressure of the hill districts of Manipur along-with Nagaland is becoming a time bomb to the Meitei community and likely to sanction upto the last if the Meiteis are the abrupt fronts to the Naga cause in Manipur. It is really a fearsome situation to think about the coming few years in this State if India and Nagaland come to close the chapter by agreeing with the long standing dispute for creating a new dreamland what NSCN(IM) wanted for long. The effects may be firstly, communal clashes or riots between the Meiteis and the Nagas. It is worth mentioning that if there happens a communal clash in the Manipur valley during this present tension there may likely a loss of thousands of lives on the way to Imphal and from Imphal to other places on the National Highways. Then there may happen holocaust in the adjoining areas between the plain and the hills of Manipur. Secondly, a devastation in the valley by the Nagas as long as Meiteis remain indifferent as today. Thirdly, the solution with the Nagas and the Meiteis in the Manipur valley. Even so, geo-political benefits of the people will decide in the long run.
It is the people of this compact region (Manipur, Nagaland and Zeliang-rong) who may come to reconcile among themselves for their faith and destinies of their future without the loss of their belonging. Thus they can protect the history of these regions that they have something to be proud of. The people of these regions have been waiting for the dynamic history respecting each other, of course but from the compact whole and a quasi Federal structure of liberal outlook. And the real topic about sovereignty is between India and this above mentioned region (Manipur, Nagaland and Zeliangrong) as to come up shortly. So, the world is peeping the developments silently about this coming up of a new nation as a whole or differently as of today. — Concluded

Programmed people ? Sangai Express editorial
Given the fact that Manipur has been caught in a conflict situation for the past many, many years and in the backdrop of the numerous strategies adopted by State and non-State actors to further their agenda and propaganda, the time is perhaps right to raise the question whether we as a people are free from the shackles of ideas and ideologies imposed by others or whether we are a people who are able to express our own views and opinions and act accordingly. This question is extremely important for it is not only about how people think and act, but can have a huge impact on the direction in which the people of Manipur will proceed in the years to come. Such a situation will also have a direct impact on the mentality of the youth who today constitute one of the most important segments of the population. Ever since the guns started booming across the hills and valley of Manipur we have seen the parties on either side go on a propaganda overdrive and today psychological warfare or Psy war as it is known in its shorter version has become very common. Psy war is something different from the overt statement and open propaganda that are being waged by either side but its effect can be more far reaching than the conventional methods. It is subtle, it can be planted and over a course of time it can start to mould public opinion and very often it can highlight a distorted version of the reality at the ground. Militancy and CI Ops are today no longer seen and viewed only through the prism of the encounters and gun battles and the physical fights for territory between the underground outfits and the security force. It goes far beyond this and the situation is such that today, both parties have to acknowledge the need to take the fight to a different plane in different forms.
Manipur has seen this phenomenon during the last few years and today, militancy in Manipur is not only about the bush war being waged in the thick jungles or about ambushes and raiding camps of militants. Militancy is today not only confined in the jungles and is not understood only in terms of urban guerilla warfare but entails attaining a certain degree of legitimacy amongst the general population. This point has not been lost on the State and its agencies as well and what we see today are the subtle and overt methods being employed to get closer to the people and isolate the militants from the general population. Both sides have their agenda and belief and we will leave the matter here, but the question still remains whether the people of Manipur have been able to exercise their mental faculty freely amid the contrasting methods adopted by the two opposing sides, or whether they have been programmed to think and act according to the wishes of either party. Armed struggle always take a heavy toll on the civilian population, there is no doubt over this. The people in general may not be able to ward themselves off from cross fire between the State and non-State actors, but at least they should have the character and the mental strength to exercise their own views and opinion. This is the test that the people of Manipur should be ready to face anytime, anywhere. Are we really a people who can freely exercise our own mental faculty and then acto accordingly or do we need that little shove and push from someone else ? Think it over.

Terror threat real, improve intelligence mechanisms: Prime Minister Nagarealm.com
Sounding a dire warning, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Tuesday that internal security problems had become more complex and the country faced the real prospect of more suicide attacks on economic and religious targets.

Addressing chief ministers at a meeting on internal security, the prime minister emphasised the necessity of a road map to meet the myriad challenges.

During the address to the conclave, the second in five months, Manmohan Singh also cautioned the chief ministers against unfairly targeting the Muslim community while the security agencies came down heavily in the fight against terror.

‘It is unfortunate that terrorism has resulted in certain sections of our population being targeted, with the result that a wrong impression has been created of the radicalisation of the entire Muslim community,’ the prime minister noted.

‘It is, hence, imperative that we embark immediately upon a proactive policy to ensure that a few individual acts do not result in tarnishing the image of an entire community, and remove any feelings of persecution and alienation from the minds of the minorities.’

He asked the chief ministers to be sensitive and scrupulous while dealing with terrorism.

‘In dealing with terrorism, scrupulous regard and respect for fundamental human rights of citizens, particularly of minority communities, ought to be a core concern of our law enforcement agencies,’ he said.

‘No innocent person should be harassed in our struggle against terrorism. If a mistake is made, effective remedial corrective measures must be taken well in time.’

Highlighting the threats to internal security from terrorism and Maoism that had engulfed huge swathes of the country, Manmohan Singh proposed the setting up of an empowered group of ministers, headed by the home minister and select chief ministers to monitor the rapid spread of the Maoist movement.

‘Intelligence agencies warn of a further intensification of violent activities with the possibility of more fidayeen attacks, use of suicide bombers, attacks on economic and religious targets, targeting of vital installations, including nuclear establishments and army camps.’

‘Reports also suggest that terrorist modules and sleeper cells exist in some of our urban areas, all of which highlight the seriousness of the threat.’

Lamenting that not enough was done to fill up vacancies in the police forces, Singh, in a veiled attack against certain states, pointed to the need of improving the quality of state Special Branches and toning up the law and order administration.

‘Without effective law and order, economic development would be impossible,’ he said.

The importance of filling up vacancies in state police forces was most necessary while fighting Maoist violence, said the prime minister, adding that ‘good’ intelligence was primary especially at the level of the police station.

‘The police is the first responder in Naxal-related situations, and is a very important pole in this entire effort. Sensitising the police is, therefore, a critical requirement.’

Dwelling on the Maoist rebellion in the country that he descr

ibed as the single biggest internal security challenge faced by the country, Manmohan Singh pointed out that the strategy to counter it would have to be based on an effective response and a focus on reducing underdevelopment.

While praising the efforts of the Andhra Pradesh government for deploying the specialist Greyhounds force on anti-Maoist operations, the prime minister exhorted other affected states to take in hand what deliverables were possible even while preparing to meet the challenge through effective law and order measures.

On the situation in the northeast, Manmohan Singh pointed to the necessity of being sensitive to the nuances of each situation, and the encyclopaedic character of regional and tribal demands which, if not anticipated and dealt with in time, could culminate in a full-fledged insurgency.

‘States like Manipur and Nagaland in the northeast appear specially vulnerable today, and demand your personal attention. There is little scope for personal predilections that override national considerations and requirements.’

Though the overall security situation in Jammu and Kashmir had shown signs improvement in the past two years, the prime minister still called for constant vigil.

‘We should remain on our guard in view of continuing efforts by anti-India and antinational elements to whip up emotions and transform these into a violent movement.’ [india-defence]

NSCN-IM Flays CRPF Firing Nagarealm.com
DIMAPUR, SEP10 [NPN] : The NSCN-IM has condemned Saturday's alleged unprovoked firing by the 167 Bn. CRPF between Irang and Awangkhul villages, Tamenglong, which led to the killing of its guard commander of Zeliangrong Region, 2nd Lt. Chandemo.

The MIP secretariat, NSCN-IM, in a press release said the killing of more than two hundred NSCN-IM men by security forces during the ceasefire period has cast a doubt on the genuineness of the Government of India to solve the protracted Naga political problem. Asserting that the Naga Army too could respond befittingly in action, the release stated that the NSCN-IM had, so far, restrained itself in order to give peace a chance for the benefit of both the parties.

It however added that the present obstinacy shown by GoI, despite repeated appeals for restraints of its armed forces against committing provocative actions the Naga Army, was in contravention of all norms and of the ceasefire ground rules. The NSCN-IM also warned that in the event of any circumstances leading to the breakdown of the hard-earned peace process, the GoI would be held accountable. Conveying condolence to the bereaved family members of the deceased, the MIP secretariat said Late Chandemo, who was also the eldest son of Ms. RL Kinghen, a deputy kilonser in the GPRN/NSCN-IM, had joined the national struggle in 1993 and "served the nation dedicatedly, devotedly andselflessly till his demise."

It further prayed the Almighty God to grant solace to the bereaved family and for the departed soul to rest in peace.


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