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Experts guide parties in talks Morung Express News Dimapur | October 19

The Government of India-NSCN (IM) talks at Amsterdam entered its final day today with no major announcement at the time of filing this report. NSCN (IM) officials informed that the parties had two rounds of informal talks deliberating on a range of issues including the current disturbing situation in Nagaland and Manipur. Yesterday’s first round of formal talks remained inconclusive although the nature of negotiations was described as ‘very serious’ and substantive. Sources informed that the outcome of the Amsterdam talks will be known by tomorrow.
Meanwhile reliable sources disclosed that Michael C van Walt van Praag of the Netherlands-based non-profit organization called Kreddha was present during the discussions between the NSCN (IM) and the government of India. Sources said that although the government of India denied the involvement of the international mediator because of various ‘internal political reasons’ and preferring to use the term ‘some do-gooders’ it was agreed upon between the two sides that the Dutch-based Praag would put forth his ‘suggestions and proposals if any’.
It was also informed that there were two other experts present. One of them was revealed as Anthony Reagan, an expert on conflict issues. Anthony Regan is reportedly a constitutional adviser to the Bougainville parties to the Bougainville peace process in Papua New Guinea (1997 to present) and a fellow at the Research School of Pacific and Asian Studies at the Australian National University in Canberra. Anthony also served as a full-time adviser on post-conflict constitutional development to the government of Uganda for over three years in the early 1990s.
The other expert assisting was identified as Yash Ghai Professor of Public Law at the University of Hong Kong and known to be a distinguished academic and renowned constitutional lawyer. Not surprisingly, NSCN (IM) sources informed that one of the substantive issue being addressed was the demand for a separate Naga constitution besides working out a framework to define the “Special Federal Relationship’ between two separate entities.
Jamir downplays Naga politics The Morung Express
Chozuba (Phek Dist), OCT 19 (MExN): The commemoration of Chakhesang Youth Front (CYF) Youth Day coinciding with the first decade of its formation, although initially marred by controversies and fear of postponement, went off peacefully today, as the Goa Governor and former Chief Minister, SC Jamir extended a clarion call upon the youths to divorce politics and political issues, and set a clear economic vision for Nagaland.
Inclement weather failed to daunt the spirit of hundreds of youth delegates from different villages, elders and well wishers who thronged the venue to witness the impressive inaugural function.
Jamir, who addressed the gathering as chief guest made fervent emphasis on the need to strive for better life, more economic security, more contact between people, more tolerance, unity, respect for human values, more employment, cultural activities and individual enterprise rather than being engrossed in politics and its issues, which he said have stagnated the progress of the Nagas.
“Just look around our towns and villages. We continue to aspire for some future political paradise while we live in a state of indecision, fear, disunity, violence and bloodshed, tribalism, poor education, frustration amongst youth and poverty”, Jamir said.
He also said that for Nagas the statements of NSCN-IM and NSCN-K on ‘this and that issue’ continues to be more important than the future of youth or the economic growth of Nagaland.
“Negotiations being held in some foreign countries dominate our discussions rather than how to provide economic security to our people or how to improve our educational standards”, Jamir told the gathering.
Jamir also went on to state that as of now people are engrossed with issues of sovereignty, greater Nagaland and such other related issues, but the moot question is whether these issues are relevant in this era of globalisation.

“Politics alone cannot shape the future of the Nagas. Today, the strength of a country is measured by its economic strength”, the Governor said in his sixteen page speech.
Jamir said that having seen the face of Naga politics for six decades and with the interests of Naga society at heart, he felt that Nagas priorities need to be changed if they have to progress.
“While recognising the sacrifices of our underground brothers for the cause dear to their hearts, we cannot afford to be isolated from political, economic and social realities of the present world”, Jamir said, adding that the long political struggle had shattered the Naga society by bloodshed and violence.
Jamir also acknowledged and added that the contributions and sacrifices of the Chakhesang community towards transformation of Nagaland will be remembered and cherished by posterity.
On the hand Former Finance Minister and MLA, K Therie, said that the Nagas of Nagaland must make a decision on the political issue which must be respected by the Nagas from outside. Addressing the inaugural session, Therie also emphasized on the need to redefine the Naga political struggle. “We cannot allow others to hijack our movement”, Therie stated, adding that Nagas must bring a solution which is givable, honourable and acceptable to all.
Former Finance Minister also opined that fighting amongst the Nagas and demanding for solution from India doesn’t make any sense.
“Welfare of people should be the final law and factions must respect it”, Therie blasted out against the factional killing before the gathering.
Therie also came heavily on the present state government. “I am ashamed to be considered as a Naga under the present (DAN) government”, Therie said, and urged upon the people to elect the right leader to represent them. Former Naga Hoho President, M Vero also spoke on the occasion.
Meanwhile, the assembly session of CYF held yesterday passed a 5 points resolutions which agreed to carry out authentic census data collection starting October 30 this session, decided not to serve any political party, expressed resentment against NPF youth wing Phek Unit for attempting to disrupt the session, took serious note of the action of its general secretary, women secretary and banker for going in favour of postponement of the session and resolved to caution Parliamentary Secretary, Law and Justice, Yitachu to release its share from the LADF.
Other highlights of the day long function included cultural dances, acts of blessing for the new executives, presidential address, recognition of outstanding youth performers in various disciplines, presentation of indigenous songs and unfurling of flag.
Army denies joint operations in Myanmar Times of India

YORUBA (NAGALAND): The Indian army on Thursday denied reports of joint operations in Myanmar to flush out camps of north-east insurgent groups, but was optimistic about positive reaction from the military junta towards India's sensitivities.

"I am not aware of any joint operation inside Myanmar," GOC of Army's 3 corps," Lt Gen M S Dadwal told newsmen here when his attention was drawn to recent media reports that the Indian army along with Myanmar had launched joint operations to flush out militant groups camping in jungles on other side of the 1,640 km long international border.

Asked about the number of camps set up by such groups in Myanmar, Lt Gen Dadwal said, "offhand, it is difficult to give the exact number of camps, because these groups frequently change their camps. Due to various factors, they sometimes close down camps at one place and shift to some other place.. but we keep them (Myanmar army) informed about the movements of militant groups."

The General hoped that the Government of Myanmar would react positively and undertake actions against such groups responding to Indian sensitiveness, since New Delhi has conveyed its serious concern to the neighbouring country time and again.

"Government of India, at various levels, has been in touch with the Myanmar government. Our sensitivities have been conveyed to them, so I suppose, Myanmar will react positively and come up with actions," the army commander, who looks after Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura and southern Assam, said.

BJP leader charges Congress for insincerity towards Naga solution By Oken Jeet Sandham - Asian Tribune
Kohima, 20 October (Asiantribune.com): The BJP said the Congress-led UPA Government at the Center had not shown any sincere attempt in finding honorable and acceptable solution to the Naga political issue.
Talking to Asian Tribune here at Hotel Japfu today, V Satish, Northeast BJP in-charge, said the progress of the peace process it had when the BJP-led NDA left the Government still remained without any sign of progress. "No substantive progress in the peace process is there ever since the demotion of NDA from the Office," he stated, alleging the Congress-led UPA Government at the Center is not eager to find solution to the Naga political issue.
The BJP leader, who is here to oversee the party activities, further expressed his apprehension that the Congress-led UPA Government might not follow the steps sincerely followed "” to the Naga political issue.
Satish also denied rumors that the BJP activities were declining in Nagaland over the months. He said he had come to Nagaland to oversee the party activities before the forthcoming party election that would be held throughout the country. "We are working hard to restructure the party activities from the primary to national level," he pointed out. At the same time, they would also see how they would fare well in the coming Assembly election due early 2008 in Nagaland, he explained. The Northeast BJP leader also came down heavily on the O Ibobi Singh Congress Government in Manipur alleging that there were absolutely no law and order and total breakdown of Constitutional machinery. "As such, we have demanded the Center to impose President’s Rule in order to have free and fair election in the State," he added. Asian Tribune -
Breakdown of law and order in Nagaland: Hokheto Sumi By Oken Jeet Sandham - Asian Tribune
Kohima, 20 October, (Asiantribune.com): The Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) questioned the rationality of the State Home Minister as to how the latter portrayed the State as one of the most "eaceful States" in the region.
Talking to Asian Tribune here at the Congress Bhavan today, NPCC President Hokheto Sumi termed as "ridiculous" the remarks made by Home Minister Thenucho that Nagaland was one of the most peaceful States in the region.
"When killings, kidnappings, robberies, bomb blasts, etc. have been rampantly and regularly taking place in the State, how can you say that the State is one of the most peaceful States in the region," he asked. Even the civilians have been frisked by the underground cadres under the very nose of the State’s law enforcement agencies, besides there have been fear psychosis fast creeping into the minds of the general publics, he said. Therefore his claims that the State was one of the most peaceful States in the region was "nonsense and mockery," the NPCC chief blasted. He also attacked ruling NPF party chief and Minister Dr Shurhozelie for trying to shirk responsibility for State’s total failure to maintain law and order. "How can he (Shurhozelie) say that the State Government has no role in containing the law and order problem in the State just because the underground groups maintained ceasefires with the Government of India?"
"If clashes are taking place between the Naga underground cadres and security forces of India, that is political but when underground themselves started killing each other or clashing each other, it has become law and order of the State," Sumi elucidated. "Because it is a clash within the family and there is State Government and in that State, such incidents are taking place." Therefore, it should be looked after by the State Government, the NPCC chief asserted.
Reiterating what happened in the State was the law and order issue and the State subject; Sumi described the failure of the DAN Government in curbing the prevailing situation in the State as "breakdown of the law and order in Nagaland."
"As far as present ceasefires are concerned, no clash is there between the security forces and the underground group and therefore, the question of abrogation of the ceasefire do not arise," the NPCC chief maintained. - Asian Tribune -
Jamir’s call for economic vision Correspondent Nagaland Post
CHOZUBA (PHEK), OCT 19 (NPN): Veteran Naga politician and the present Governor of Goa SC Jamir today made a fervent call to the Nagas to decide on their priorities between economics and politics in the present context of globalization. "Nagaland and its people have to decide their priorities and decide it now. We have no time to lose; we have to urgently take important decisions about our future," the Governor said while addressing the fifth Chakhesang Youth Front Day at the play ground, Chozuba town, Thursday. Dwelling at length on globalization, Jamir said economic considerations, economic imperatives and economic aspirations have created a world whereby political boundaries have become largely irrelevant.
The Governor said one of the achievements of globalization was that it has made economic achievement more relevant to people than political objectives. Stressing the point, Jamir cited the example of Nike and Reebok shoes marketed by American companies. The shoes are made of Indonesian rubber and Indian canvas, and assembled in China then exported worldwide.
Maintaining that quality of life has become much more important today than narrow political interests where economics has prevailed over politics, Jamir pointed out how European countries have removed political boundaries and come together under the banner of the European Union. Referring to the factional unrest in Nagaland , Jamir who celebrated his 75th birthday two days ago, said fratricidal killings were futile and likened it to the "dogs and dried bones."
"Dogs like to play with dried bones and unknowingly the splintered bones injure their gums resulting in bleeding. But the dog does not realize it and relishes his own blood until he is tired. In the same way, Nagas are killing and shedding blood of their own brothers and sisters and celebrate when they kill but without realizing that it was their own blood," the former state chief minister said. Referring to the ongoing political negotiations between the Government of India with the NSCN(I-M),Jamir said these were being held mostly abroad , even as bloodshed and killing among the Nagas continued back home amidst shouts and cries of unity and peace. Jamir reminded that peace can be attained only within the Nagas themselves.
"As long as we search peace outside, we'll not get it," he said and urged NGOs and Church that if they wanted peace and unity, they should seek it at home. Implying that time has come for the Nagas to know about the content of the ongoing political talks, which he referred to as 'cup, hands and lips,' Jamir said Nagas should realize that something fundamental was wrong either with the cup or hand or lips. He said it was high time that Nagas knew about what was inside the cup.
He reiterated his stand that the Naga people should be taken into confidence before seeking any political solution otherwise any such agreement would not bring lasting solution. The Governor lauded the Chakhesang community for their progressive and pragmatic ideas and for being far sighted. He said the Chakhesangs had banned import of livestock to promote local livestock and had also refrained from 52-day economic blockade against the people of Manipur. He said the Chakhesangs took the step to make fervent appeal in the form of resolution against factional clashes by urging upon the Government of India to review existing ceasefire ground rules.
Earlier, former Finance Minister K Therie in his address said the Chakhesang youth have been the defender of the community since time immemorial and lauded the CYF for their maturity and tolerance while referring to the controversy of the CYF Day celebration. Touching on the prevailing situation in the state, Therie blamed the state government for failing to control the situation and admitted he was "ashamed, to be a part of the government." Therie also called upon the different underground groups to respect the wishes of the people and stop factional killings.
Former MP and also former Naga Hoho President M Vero in his address asked the youth to introspect on the various achievements made by their Naga brothers and sisters and try to excel and surpass them. He cited the example of Maj Kathing and N N Haralu who rose to become Indian Ambassadors to other countries, Tali Ao who became the first Indian Football Team captain to lead the country to Olympic and Naga Governors such as - Dr Hokishe Sema, former governor of Himachal Pradesh and the present Governor of Goa SC Jamir. The CYF also gave awards to five outstanding Chakhesang youths in recognition of their outstanding performance in various disciplines, on the occasion. The awards were handed out by the chief guest Governor of Goa S.C.Jamir. The two-day celebration of the CYF Day, preceded by intense politicking following conflict between the CYF and the Phek Division NPF Youth Wing, went off smoothly without any untoward incident. Thousands of people attended the celebration on the second day, Thursday.
Three Stones The Morung Express Editorial
Traditionally, when fire is lit for cooking, three-stones are commonly erected not only to provide stability and support for the earthen pot placed over the fire, but to channel and distribute the heat produced by the fire in an equal manner. The dialectically interrelation and interdependence between the three-stones is critical in providing a stable foundation. In the absence of one of the stones, the harmonious stability would vanish; leading to disorder. Just in the same way that these three-stones are the foundation of stability for the pot, the dialectical interrelationship between the forces of history, geography and politics have shaped and defined a people’s existence.
It is nonetheless evident that in the course of human history incompatible differences emerge over numerous issues and inevitably leading to confrontation of all kinds. In the process, the harmonious relations between contradicting elements are destabilized; and as a result no act is neutral. Perhaps it is in the midst of these contradictions that human beings are at their worst. In the vicious cycle of human affliction we must find a way to rediscover the three-stones; the stones of stability and harmony between contradicting elements. In the context of protracted issues, it may be meaningful to engage in a discourse on the three-‘re’ symbolizing the meaning behind the three-stones, namely; ‘resolution,’ ‘reconciliation’ and ‘reconstruction.’
The three-stones of ‘resolution,’ ‘reconciliation’ and ‘reconstruction’ are critical processes in the transformation of political structures and just-relations. While it is true that these three elements share a dialectical relationship, it lies in the wisdom of a people to make it live in a real and meaningful manner. The avoidance of any of these elements would prevent the holistic growth of a nation. Resolution on its own would be unsustainable and many not lead to transformation of systems; Reconciliation on its own many not fully address the politics of injustice and Reconstruction by itself would not address the roots of the issue. Therefore, on its own, each one of them is incomplete; they depend on each other to bring out its fullest meaning and hence needs to be nourished collectively. Each one of these three-stones has its own complexities and yet when they interface with each other they are rich in content. One may ask, so where do we start? The best possible option in a spectrum of answers is to address all these stones simultaneously in a parallel way. Recognizing that each one of the three-stones confronts different facets of the same problem, it is critical that they are addressed together and not as separate components.
Resolution is fundamental in finding a solution that addresses the core issues of a problem, Reconciliation is essential in enabling addressing the wounds to make healing possible and Reconstruction is vital in moving into the future and recreating a new nation. Perhaps the by-product of the interaction between these three stones is what people term as ‘sustainable peace.’
Are Nagas ready to address these three-stones simultaneously in a judicious perspective? Perhaps that itself is an issue to contend with!
NPCC blasts Thenucho, Shürhozelie Nagaland Post
KOHIMA, OCT 19 (NEPS): The Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) has questioned the rationality of State Home minister Thenucho as to how the latter portrayed Nagaland as one of the most "peaceful states" in the region.
Talking to NEPS here at the Congress Bhavan today, NPCC President Hokheto Sumi termed as "ridiculous" the remarks made by Thenucho that Nagaland was one of the most peaceful states in the region.
"When killings, kidnappings, robberies, bomb blasts, etc. have been rampantly and regularly taking place in the state, how can you say that the state is one of the most peaceful states in the region," he asked. Hokheto also said that even civilians have been frisked by underground cadres under the very nose of the state's law enforcement agencies.
He also attacked ruling NPF party chief and minister, Dr Shürhozelie for trying to shirk responsibility for the state's total failure to maintain law and order. "How can he (Shürhozelie) say that the state government has no role in containing the law and order problem in the state just because the underground groups maintained ceasefires with the Government of India?"
"If clashes are taking place between the Naga underground cadres and security forces of India, that is political but when underground cadres themselves start killing each other or clash with each other, it has become law and order of the state," Hokheto elucidated.
Reiterating what happened in the state was a law and order issue and therefore a state subject; the NPCC president described the failure of the DAN Government in curbing the prevailing situation in the state as "breakdown of the law and order in Nagaland."
"As far as present ceasefires are concerned, no clash is there between the security forces and the underground groups and therefore, the question of abrogation of the ceasefire does not arise," the NPCC chief maintained.
Roadmap for NE development The Nagaland Post
NEW DELHI, OCT 19 (IANS): About 100 experts from all over the country are expected to gather in the eastern Assam district of Sivasagar later this month at a seminar aimed at preparing a road map for the development of the northeast. The three-day seminar, "Northeast: the road ahead", during Oct 26-28 would be attended by resource persons and experts from the government and NGOs as well as academics and media personnel.
The seminar is being organised by Shanti Sadhana Ashram (SSA) as part of the 25th anniversary celebrations and the Gandhi Peace Foundation (GPF). The organisers said in a statement that they proposed to hold short-duration and job-oriented training programmes for youth after the seminar.
"These would be in tourism, trade, commerce, IT, agriculture, food processing and other need-based areas. "The entire programme is intended to begin a process of harnessing the potentials in the region and also strengthen local initiatives," the statement said.
The SSA runs schools in Assam for deprived children in remote areas. The GPF carries out studies and research on the teachings and practices bequeathed by Mahatma Gandhi.
UNLF chief condoles, salutes Sangai Express
IMPHAL, Oct 19: Expressing grief over the death of Nongmaithem Pahari, UNLF and its armed wing have offered revolutionary salutes to him. In a condolence message, the chairman of Central Committee, UNLF said though people love and respect him as one of the renowned singers, ‘Tamo’ Pahari was a founder member of UNLF .
Along with founder president of UNLF late Oja Kalanlung Kamei, founder vice president late Oja Thongkhopao Singshit, general secretary late Arambam ‘Tamohal’ Somarendra and late Dr Longjam Manimohan, Tamo Pahari had rendered yeomen service for the formation of UNLF on November 24, 1964 apart from being the first Chief of Army Staff of the armed wing of the outfit, the chairman said. The chairman further said that although Pahari could not continue in the activities of the outfit directly after a certain phase in his life due to some unavoidable circumstances, he had done everything he could do for the party towards the end of his life and strongly believed in the ideals of the party for an independent Manipur till his last. Praying for pea-ceful repose of the depar-ted soul on the lap of his motherland, on behalf of the outfit and its armed wing, the chairman also conveyed his condolence to the bereaved families & shared in their sorrow.

AMBA joins outcry against AFSPA Sangai Express
IMPHAL, Oct 19: Demanding immediate repeal of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act 1958 and issuing a call to save the life of Irom Sharmila, the All Manipur Bar Association (AMBA) has questioned both the Union Government and the State Government over their irresponsible attitude even after the Justice Jeevan Reddy Review Committee had submitted its report last year.
Speaking at a press meet today, AMBA president Khaidem Mani observed that the review report had clearly accepted the contention of the people of Manipur that AFSPA was deliberately imposed to facilitate gross violation of human rights and to breed insurgents in the State.
Quoting the Justice Jeevan Reddy Committee report, Mani said that AFSPA is a discriminatory and in incomplete Act by itself with full of flaws. The Act is a symbol of oppression, highly abominable in its contents and a means for subjugation and as such the demerits of the Act far outweighs its merits, said Mani quoting the 147 paged review report. He noted that the report recommended in no unclear term for complete abolition of the Act.
Reacting to the notion that State administration could not be done without this Act, he said that army could be used even after the Act has been scrapped. He contended army are being utilised in the adminis- tration of many States where there are no such draconian Act.
Taking part in the press meet, AMBA general secretary Abdul Qaiyum main- tained that imposition of the Act was not at all related to fighting insurgency. He reminded that it has been the long standing demand of the people of Manipur to repeal the Act which has completely failed to ensure welfare of the people. Taking strong exception to the stoic silence maintained by the Union Gover- nment against the Justice Reddy Review Report, Abdul reiterated the demand to repeal AFSPA and to save the life of Sharmila. On the other hand, showing solidarity to the cause of Irom Sharmila and extending support to the campaign of the Working Committee of Apunba Lup against the dreaded Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act 1958, womenfolk of Arong and surrounding areas today staged a wakat meepham besides undertaking a mass rally.
The rally was organised by Chanura Apunba Lup which was constituted by the Meira Paibis of Arong, Nongmaikhong, Khordak and Laphupat Tera. It was participated by a large number of women from these areas. They also shouted slogans like, "Abolish AFSPA 1958", "Save Sharmila" etc. Winding up the rally at Arong Khunjao Phouoibee Lairembi community hall, the rallyists staged a wakat meepham there.
Likewise, a protest rally was undertaken before staging a wakat meepham at Laphupat Tera High School ground today. The rally was organised by Youth Development Club Arong Khunou.

Centre to promote NE border trade From Raju Das Assam Tribune
SHILLONG, Oct 19 – The Union Minister of State for Commerce, Jairam Ramesh announced proposed liberalisation of trade with Myanmar and Bangladesh and other development projects for the region, saying, ‘challenges and concern are special,’ here. Most of the Northeastern states had suggested that trade liberation with Myanmar and duty free trade with Bangladesh should benefit the region, Ramesh told the media today after a review meeting on infrastructure and industries with Ministers in-charge of Industries, Northeast.

Currently, 22 items are on the list for trade with Myanmar. The Commerce ministry would enhance the list substantially, he said adding, duty free trade with Bangladesh was another ‘interesting idea’ that the Commerce ministry would study it. The commerce ministry would upgrade 13 Land Custom Stations (LCS) into Integrated Check Points (ICP) throughout India; four are in the region. Each ICP, costing 70 crore, would be a modern single window channel, facilitating immigration, customs clearance and other trade related issues in the border.

On setting up of a separate North East Export Council, Ramesh said, “the Northeast does not get priority in the various export promotion council of India. It is a handicap,” Ramesh agreed while adding, the ministry would look into the aspect. Hindustan Aeronautical Limited, Bangalore has submitted a Detailed Project Report to the Defense Ministry to start Air (20-seater Dornier) service in the region. “The proposal is awaiting clearance from the defence minister, Pranab Mukherjee, who have responded positively towards the project,” he informed.

Reaffirming the Centre’s commitment to assist the northeastern states in infrastructure development and technical know-how in specific areas of communication, horticulture, spices, handicrafts, tea cultivation and rubber plantation, he said states should focus on their areas of strength. An investment summit would be held in the first week of December in Guwahati to further identify areas of trade opportunities for the region, Ramesh informed

Bangla pushing ultras into India: Narayanan Assam Tribune
BANGALORE, Oct 19 – India regards Bangladesh as a sanctuary for militants operating against it and Dhaka is not cooperating with New Delhi on cracking down on them as it should be, National Security Advisor M K Narayanan said here today, reports PTI. Bangladesh is a sanctuary and a launch pad for terrorists like LeT into India. Most of the leaders of militant and underground outfits operating in the North-East, including Manipur, are in Bangladesh, he told reporters at an interaction with police officials from Karnataka.

“We regard Bangladesh as an area which gives sanctuary to these (leaders of militant groups). We have been in touch with the Bangleadesh government.I don’t think the cooperation as we like (from Dhaka) is forthcoming as it should be. But that’s something we will continue to press”, Narayanan said. On Pakistan not handing over terrorists wanted in India and the way forward as Islamabad continues to pay no heed, Narayanan said: “Obviously, they will not come (Pakistan would not hand them over)”. But he added: “That’s part of the dialogue and that will continue”.

Earlier, he gave a perspective on the national security scenario at the interactive session. Some senior police officials from Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh also attended the two-and-half-hour session.

BNLF cadres resettled Assam Tribune
AIZAWL, Oct 19 – A total of 195 former Bru National Liberation Front (BNLF) militants and their family members have been resettled in five villages in Mizoram’s Mamit district, Home Minister Tawnluia said here yesterday.
In a written reply to a query from Lalrinliana Sailo of the Congress, Tawnluia informed the State Assembly that the former rebels and their kin were resettled in Tuipuibari, Damparengpui, Pathiangtlang, Tumpanguli and Nghalimlui villages located near the border with Tripura.

He said Rs. 50,000 was given to each of the cadres who surrendered in 2005 as a “rehabilitation cash grant” and housing assistance.

The Tripura-based BNFL cadres surrendered after the group signed an agreement with the State Government on April 26, 2005 and laid down arms on July 25, 2005. – PTI

Fake Media Human Right leaders’ War against India Nagarealm.com
TOI editorial against army, Bofors to War Room Leak, one sided love with Mush for joint terror mechanism, Indo-US Nuke deal, tears for Afzal are war on India to read Supreme Court & Guj HC Decisions.

Media friend Mayank Jain of 'Asian Tribune' told me on Oct 13,” Are some of our editors on the pay roll of the ISI? Pl sees pasted below yesterday’s editorial in the Times of India. After I read the article I thought that I was reading ‘The Times of Pakistan’,” I myself agree with him after reading at: TOI editorial includes: “There is overwhelming evidence to the contrary. People of Nagaland, Manipur and Kashmir will tell you how army presence has stripped their lives of dignity and meaning
The army in these regions provokes more violence than it claims to suppress, because that is the nature of the beast India is the world's largest democracy, but with a remarkably militarised state. Two million children in India below the age of five die every year, yet the defence budget remains a holy cow. To legitimise defence, a mere euphemism for war, is to accept the curtailment of basic entitlements and freedoms…..” besides the other most objectional thinking.

If we see the policies and acts of fake secular media leaders and human right and its activists then we have been force to say there is clear-cut revolt against the sovereignty of India. Question here is who will be Vibhishan in the Lanka of Ravan? Duty, Honor, Country are more than words. Those three words co-joined represent the essence of what is good and "different."

All those who seek to undermine military action for partisan advantage do so, on the foundation of efforts and sacrifices of the soldier. Father Denis O'Brian, USMC noted:
It is the soldier,
who salutes the flag,
who serves under the flag,
and whose coffin is draped by the flag,
who allows the protester to burn the flag."

The said editorial of TOI is a revolt against India. This is not the first time. I recall another editorial of Diliip Padgaonkar in which he argued that Gujarat police encountered against human right. He said Human Right Commission should take action against the police who had gunned down innocent girl Ishrat. Actutally she was a terrorist affiliated to LeT. The same Dileep Padgaonkar said in the praise of Italian that her becoming prime minister would be in tune 'with the highest Vedantic ideals'. Vir Sanghvi of Hindustan Times and ohers were also not behind to worship Sonia. Columnist Prem Shankar Jha wrote an article in a newspaper of Gulf country that after adopting Hindutva ideology by BJP there is possibility of further communal riots like Gujarat in future. It is not the insult of ‘Hindutva’ only it is the insult of India.

I wrote in this month another article on: “TOI poll says: Want to be reborn in your country?: under the title “TOI poll & Sonia’s reborn in India or Rome?”

I appreciate TOI when it first reported that at the time when Manmohan Singh was getting Doctorate degree from the Cambridge, and the same Cambridge was deleting the same time the Teaching course of Sanskrit and Hindi for the under graduate students of the Cambridge. Immediately I wrote an article on that titled: “Cambridge honored Dr. Singh to close door on Sanskrit, Hindi”

War Room Leak Bofors and TOI editorial Glue that links all scams in the last two decades: Gandhis Curious connection of Abhishek Verma in Navy War Room Leak, Natwar in Oil for Food & Quattrocchi in bofors scams, Daud with Vincent George. The Delhi Police after the complaint lodged by Abhishek Verma, had quizzed Vincent George former secretary of Sonia Gandhi on his possible underworld Don Daud links. In reality, Abhishek Verma was former Asst Enorcement Diretor Ashok Agrawal’s "spotter" -- a term used in the Mumbai underworld. They are squealing not only against each other but against a large number of political notables in the capital who may have been their friends such as Ashok Jain, J.K.Jain, Badjatya, S.N. Johri and Amit Burman owner of the Dabur. J.K.Jain is the owner of Jain TV, a private television channel. Ashok Agrawal collected political commission also being PS to Union mines minister Balram Singh Yadav. A letter written by Abhishek Verma to the CBI says that he came under extreme political pressure from Congress bigwigs to withdraw his statements under oath involving Aggarwal. The leaders who had reportedly approached him, or his mother, include senior Congress leader Arjun Singh, party MPs Mabel Rebello, Suresh Pachouri, R. Sambasiva Rao and Santosh Bagrodia, and party spokesman Ajit Jogi. Most leaders who have been mentioned, however, say that they visited Veena Verma routinely.

"The late Srikant Verma and I hail from the same village. It is but natural that I'll visit Srikant's widow," Jogi says. Vincent George former secretary of Sonia Gandhi however doesn't deny his "social acquaintance" with Ashok Agrawal and Abhishek Verma. Thanks to his crucial post, George has no dearth of admirers in the party. Still, it is embarrassing for the Congress to even admit that Agrawall, a tainted officer, Abhishek Verma a most corrupt son of Congress MP enjoyed close access to the Congress president's household staff. Congress treasurer since July 2000, Motilal Vora is close to Verma Family. They held from Chhattisgarh. The telephone conversation recordings exist of conversation between Vora and Abhishek Verma regarding the submarine deal. Verma spoke to Motilal Vora, the Congress treasurer, at 1.33 pm on May 28, 2005 Why Sonia instructed Defense Minister to sign the deal?
According to media allegations the deal was opposed by the Central Vigilance Commissioner (CVC), Finance Minister Chidambaram, and the Prime Minister. Nevertheless French Scorpene submarine deal was signed by the Defense Minister Pranab Mukherjee. Should not Mrs. Sonia Gandhi and Manmohan Singh be questioned why the deal was signed?
E-mail exchanges between Verma and his associates to imply that he had access to information available only to the Prime Minister, defense minister and the chief of naval staff. They quoted the e-mails and phone records to implicate Manmohan Singh and Sonia. Quoting the e-mails, they cited a reference to a “certain lady” in the Congress.

“Even after a meeting with the RM (Raksha Mantri), Thales (the French partner in Armaris) would want an assurance directly from the lady,” said Verma in the alleged e-mail.

War Room Leak bigger than Bofors CBI gave five months to the accused to destroy evidence? As Bofors this scandal facts will be also thrown in the dust bin. 4 percent commission on the contract amount-between Rs. 500- Rs. 700 crores- makes the Scorpene payoff by far the biggest defense scandal so far, one that is far bigger than Bofors.

Full details can be found on my article at: Link I hope that as the founder of TOI from 1838 to 1950 served the interest of British residents but the present owners Indu Jain and Vineet Jain will now serve the interest of India. The editorial of Oct 12 is only serve the interestof Musharraf and separatist, insurgent groups of North East provinces only.

Yellow Journalism When I was publishing Hindi weekly in my student life then Sharad Yadav President of JD(U) was also publishing weekly from Jabalpur. At that time I heard the name of ‘yellow journalism’ which was labeled against the small individually owned city based weeklies. Now I wondered to know that India’s most reputed newspapers not only TOI are coninuing yellow journalism.

Plagiarism I heard that plagiarism is also in the TOI. It is actually a crime against the intelligensia. I heard about this also in my young age. For example Rajkamal Prakashan ltd of Delhi published the name in a fake pseudo name. That publication did not give the name of actual writer. So poor writer get only labour charge and popularity was gone to the publisher.

I wondered the same policy has been adopted by Christian Missionaries and such politicians who are either non-Indian such as Sonia Gandhi or Indian such as Ajit Jogi, Arundhati Roy and Teesta Setalwad but against the Indianess.

The TOI has at times been panned for its unabashed promotion of inhouse brands owned by its parent company, M/s Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd, (such as Femina, Radio Mirchi, Planet M, Times Music). I personally have no objection for that. But TOI should not promote terrorism, separatist, insurgents and religious convertors as the editorial of Oct 12 was written to fulfill this.

Sensational News Story Publishing sensational news story is also the job of small city based newspapers. Reputed paers such as Times of India and Indian Express should also avoid this.

Emergency Supporters Its whole-hearted approval of Indira Gandhi's excessive repression measures during the internal Emergency in the 1970s is not lost on political observers. Since the 1980s and early 1990s, the Times of India has consistently produced some of the country's finest journalists. CPI was also openly supported Emergency and CPM supported it ‘sharma sharma ke’ with hesitation. There are so many loyalist of 10 Janpath who soupported emergency. Naveen Chawla and Vidhya Charan Shukla are among them.

We should buried fake secular communal human right words I have personally regard and sympathy towards late Ashok Jain. Unnecessarily harassment should not be given. But ‘Human Right’ word as ‘secular’ ‘leader’ words has become an insulted word now days. Many business men don’t want to be called as ‘Sethji’. This word has also become and insulted word.

Owners of the TOI are defamed due to the human activists and for barking ‘Human Rights’ which is still continue. One human activist in the bigfight of Rajdeep said that the terrorists who attacked narendra Modi should not be called terrorist because they wanted to kill Modi in revenge. These types of cheap human activists are in the market to be sold themselves as animal in the animal market. Now the words ‘secularism’ ‘communal‘ ‘Human Rights’ ‘human Activits’ ‘NGO’ ‘Renounce’ ‘Desh ki bahu’ etc. have become the words of traitors. So these should be buried and new words should be publicized in real sense. One organization told me that they change their email id with in every three months to stop the fraud. The same situation comes in the above mentioned words.[Premendra Agrawal, Sibernews]

Naga Hoho's day-long dialogue on Oct 25 Nagaream.com
Dimapur, OCT17 [NPN] : In the light of the healing and reconciliation process recently launched by the Nagaland Baptist Church Council (NBCC), the Naga Hoho will organize a day-long dialogue on the prevailing political atmosphere at Zonal Council Hall, Kohima on October 25 and has requested all mass-based organizations, intellectuals, political parties, churches, and the citizens to attend the dialogue towards safeguarding the future generation.

In a statement issued Tuesday, the Naga Hoho dwelt on the issue of factional fights among Nagas which it said was more than the number of wars that had been fought with India under the banner of Naga sovereignty

The Hoho pointed out that hatred, jealousy, tribalism, etc had dominated the Naga movement and that the longer the Nagas remained in such a disadvantageous position, it would only ultimately threaten their existence as a people.

"So far, more than fifty rounds of political talks were held in and outside India and a new political dimension took place during the last talk held in Bangkok in July, 2006. It is left to us whether we support extension of ceasefire every now and then or be subjected to political negotiation. This has to be re-evaluated vis-à-vis honorable and acceptable solution at the earliest," it said.

Expressing its concern over the ongoing fratricidal violence, the Hoho said these have caused insecurity and an abhorrence which is instilled in the minds of the people owing to various forms of killings continuing even during the ceasefire period.

The Hoho wondered if fratricidal killing was a "creation of policy makers in the mainland in connivance with anti-Naga politicians" and called for obliteration of such "conflicting" approach if the Nagas were truly yearning for peace and long-term solution.

Further the Hoho touched upon the ongoing scenario of "rampant" taxation and extortion imposed upon the public and "bizarre" accumulation of wealth by the national workers which it said was another matter of great concern. "No doubt, any political movement or revolutionary group survived only when there was selfless contribution from the people and history will never deny that. However, in the context of Naga freedom movement, the national workers must prove that they are worthy of their cause," said.

Rail link for NE capitals by 2011 Nagarealm.com
Agartala, OCT17 [IANS] : Capitals of all the seven Northeastern states will be connected by rail tracks within next five years. "Survey for putting railway tracks to connect all the seven capital cities of the northeastern states has been completed," A.K. Sanwalka, general manager (open line) of the Northeast Frontier railway, said Tuesday

He said Agartala would be the second capital in the northeast after Guwahati of Assam to come on the railway map by December 2007.
"Conversion of the rail track between Lumding (southern Assam) and Dharmanagar (north Tripura) from meter gauge to broad gauge would be completed by 2009," the official said.

The project cost was estimated at Rs.7 billion with Rs.5 billion already spent since 2001. More than 75 percent work of the project, which was earlier declared by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh as 'national project', has been completed.

The rail track will pass through three major tunnels, one at the Longtharai hills, another at the Atharamura hill range, and the third at the Baramura hill range, besides 170 minor and 15 major bridges. "It has been a long wait for the people of Tripura. It was a distant dream before the project was sanctioned. But the dream has now turned into reality," Tripura Transport Minister Manik Dey said
India to provide logistic support? Myanmar crackdown on NE rebels soon By a Staff Reporter Sentinel
GUWAHATI, Oct 19: The Myanmar Government will launch a massive operation against the North-east militants taking shelter on its soil after this Christmas. Giving this information to The Sentinel, sources from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said that India would assist the neighbouring country in this operation. Home Ministry-level officials of India and Myanmar reviewed the situation at a recent meeting, and decided to start an operation. However, India will not directly get involved in the flush-out operation. It will only provide weapons and guerrilla training, sources said.
The Myanmar Government is almost ready to start the operations, but lack of training and weapons is creating problems for the country. The neighbouring country had begun an operation against the militants but could not destroy the camps, and as such it sought help from India, the sources added.
It may be mentioned here that after the Operation all-Clear carried out by the Royal Bhutan Army in Bhutan on December 15, 2003 against the ULFA, NDFB and the KLO, the rebels fled the Bhutan and moved to Bangladesh. But Intelligence sources said that the militants were now setting up camps in Myanmar and trying to build their bases there.
India has also decided to erect fencing along the Indo-Myanmar border to prevent drugs and arms supply from Myanmar. A survey in this regard is nearing completion, sources said.
Defence Ministry sources informed The Sentinel that India would supply arms and ammunition to Myanmar. Mortars, which can hit rebel camps from a radius of five km, will be supplied to Myanmar. Training to the Myanmar Army personnel is going on at the Anti-Terrorist Operation Training Centre in Mizoram. Special forces will be deployed along the border to arrest the militants who will try to flee during the operations.
Army denies joint operations Sentinel
YORUBA (Nagaland), Oct 19: The Indian Army today denied reports of joint operations in Myanmar to flush out camps of North-east insurgent groups, but was optimistic about positive reaction from the military junta towards India’s sensitivities.
“I am not aware of any joint operation inside Myanmar,” GOC of Army’s 3 corps, Lt Gen MS Dadwal told newsmen here when his attention was drawn to recent media reports that the Indian Army, along with Myanmar, had launched joint operations to flush out militant groups camping in jungles on other side of the 1,640-km-long international border.
Asked about the number of camps set up by such groups in Myanmar, Lt Gen Dadwal said: “‘offhand, it is difficult to give the exact number of camps, because these groups frequently change their camps. Due to various factors, they sometimes close down camps at one place and shift to some other place but we keep them (Myanmar Army) informed about the movements of militant groups.” PTI