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Zeliangrongs reiterate unflinching support to Indo-Naga peace process Withdraws non co-operation against NSCN –IM The Morung Express

Dimapur, November 17 (MExN): The Zeliangrong community has withdrawn the decision of non-cooperation issued against the NSCN-IM.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 “The convention has withdrawn the previous decision of non-cooperation taken by the Zeliangrong Baudi Nagaland against the GPRN/NSCN” stated a report copy of the convention received here.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.
Daring acts of IK (NSCN-IM) men- Nagaland post
It is not a surprise if the Tangkhuls led IK terrorists have achieved some feats of terrorism. It's usual. The ULFA men sometimes use to take shelter in our administered or dominated areas, though we have no working relationships with them. So far we have not objected to their stay in our area nor have we demanded anything from them. But in Bangladesh the IK terrorists and the ULFA men live side by side and maintaining good understanding between them. Back home in the North east region of Indian sub-continent the ULFA men are flirting with the IK terrorists and supporting each other in one way or the other. But their time, on November 11' 2007 IK terrorists mainly the Tangkhuls unhesitatingly and without any restraints fired against some cadres of ULFA in Tizit areas, killing some of them and capturing the others. It is unmistakable lesson for the ULFA leaders to learn what kind of men, the Tangkhuls are. The Tangkhuls, both underground, over ground are staying everywhere in Assam, especially in Guwahati. But without thinking left and right, their obsession is to kill anyone they encounter.
Again, on November 12' 2007 the Tangkhul criminals killed the army chief of KRA, late K. Hangsing Kuki in Delhi and they immediately declared condemnation of the killing by shedding crocodile tears. If the Tangkhuls could shoot the then chief minister of Nagaland, S.C Jamir in Delhi, what is the problem for them to kill an insurgent leader in Delhi or anywhere else in India, taking advantage of the security and legal systems of India?
I was in the company of Tangkhuls for many years in the past and I know that they are very expert in committing crimes and putting the blame on others. As such, for maintaining peace in Nagaland and among the Nagas, the quit notice issued to Tangkhuls by many tribes of the Nagas is a very wise decision. Nagas fully know what Tangkhul Kaping Timothy is doing as so called president of NISC which is a very good example.
Athrong Konyak Senior Kilonser GPRN/NSCN (K)
REJOINDER Mrs K.S. Esther Information Service Secretary, Naga Support Group-UK 18 November 2007

Whereas Jacques de Kort, a well-known and well-respected Dutch human rights
campaigner, is the President of the Naga International Support Centre (NISC),
Professor Kaping is the President of the Naga Support Group-UK (NSG-UK). And whereas
the well-established NISC is based in the Netherlands, the tiny NSG-UK is based in
Great Britain. Though the NISC and the NSG-UK maintain a cordial friendship, they
are completely independent from each other.

Secondly, no Naga community has ever issued any quit notice to another Naga
community since time immemorial.The shameless and self-defeating quit notice was
issued to the Tangkhuls by the Khaplang Terrorist Gang (KTG) from Burmese-occupied
Nagalim at the behest of the cunning UNLF of Kangleipak.

There are over forty-five Naga communities in Nagalim and all of them have their
apex bodies, including the APO, CPO, Memei Council, Zeliangrong Baudi, Sumi Hoho,
Lotha Hoho, Konyak Union and Ao Senden. Every sane Naga knows for sure that not a
single community endorses the UNLF-inspired quit notice of the KTG.

Thirdly, the letter “Daring acts of NSCN men” that appeared in Nagaland Post on 18
November 2007 very clearly shows the ugly design of the wily KTG, which is surely
drowning deeper and deeper to death every day, to bring bad name to the Konyak
community by intentionally putting the name of one Athrong Konyak. Also, true to its
devilish nature and usual practices, the KTG is desperately trying to make the Nagas
fight with the Asomiyas and the Kuki brothers. However, this kind of criminal plan
will never succeed, for the citizens of Nagalim are not as stupid as the KTG takes
them to be. Nagas want Just Peace and very good relationship with their neighbours.

KRA probes leader’s murder The Tangkhul
IMPHAL, Nov 17: A special team of the ROCK-KRA has initiated investigation into the murder of its General Secretary Khuplam Hangshing in South Delhi by un- identified persons. On the other hand, Chungminlen Hangshing has been appointed acting general secretary of KRA interim government for a period of two months.
Speaking to reporters at a place in Sadar Hills today, Information and Publicity secretary of KRA Th Misao strongly condemned the murder of the party’s supremo. He also asked all concerned groups/organisations to come out with a rational explanation about the killing through media.
The party’s Home Secretary L Jacob has issued stringent instruction to the special team not to sit back or wind up the investigation until and unless some definite clues to the cold blooded murder are established, conveyed Misao.
In connection with the death of Hangshing, an emergency meeting was held on November 13 at the outfit’s tactical headquarters with Home Secretary L Jacob in the chair. During the meeting, two minutes’ silence was observed as a mark of respect to the de-parted soul. The post of general secretary lying vacant since the murder has been entrusted to Chungminlen Hangshing by the party’s cabinet on temporary basis for two months, he informed.
Thirty-two year old Khuplam Hangshing who suc*bed at AIMS at about 2 am of November 12 did his schooling at Saikul Model School. After pas-sing Class X from Christian English School, he completed secondary education in Ram Lal Paul High School, Imphal. Then he did his graduation at Presidency College, Motbung.
In addition to being an enthusiastic sport lover, Khuplam Hangshing was a good Taekwondo player. He even represented Mani-pur in an international com- petition at Bangkok where he won a silver medal, conveyed Misao. Misao also appreciated condolence messages sent by different organisations including the UPF, UKLF, KNF, NSCN (IM) and KNO/KNA. the KRA Information and Publicity Secretary further conveyed gratitude to KSO, Up-Longpi, Delhi and others who extended help and cooperation in transportation of the mortal remains of Khuplam Hang- shing from Delhi to Imphal. He also acknowledged the help and support rendered by KSO Imphal, KSO Sadar Hills, Kuki Inpi Sadar Hills, Kuki Women Union, Ministers and MLAs and officers in transporting the corpse from Imphal airport to Saikul. Misao further extended gratitude to all who condoled and attended the burial ceremony of the late leader.





Political scenario of Nagaland- Nagaland post
Nagas are well aware of their own political stand that was expressed fairly well by the Naga leaders in their political campaign in the early 50's. This popular political slogan was infused in the mindset of Nagas, which was carried in the mind of younger generation throughout the intervening period. Dissatisfaction of Naga leaders with the 16th point's agreement, 1960 between Naga leaders and the Government of India continues till date and the age-old problem remains unresolved. As a result, some of the vital issues in the 16th points were not implemented in the past 44 years of statehood by the central government under provision of Article 371 'A' of Indian Constitution, that were expressed in limited words. The necessity of a definite political boundary has been missing in totality in our society. This has failed to capture the people's expectations, which in turn has gone in an opposite direction by not fully implementing the 16th point's agreement timely, thereby the political situation in the state is in the crossroads. In the process almost all the political parties functioning in the state have failed to guide Naga society in the right perspective.
The above given political scenario demands from the respective political leaders to have a sincere thought to rationalize oneself from recovering over the past failures. The compelling situation requires us to look at a step further and to have a pragmatic approach towards a definite political direction in reshaping Naga polity. The election manifestos of all the political parties alone may not be practically supportive to bring corrective measures in our society. The respective leaders must develop a clear vision to rebuild a quality politics in ever changing scenario of Naga society in support of party manifestos.
In the field of economic development, the Naga intellectuals and experts are uncomfortable and apprehensive in all fronts with the present condition of state for the future survival in comparison with the National level. According to a national survey conducted recently, in comparison with the other 30 Indians states, Nagaland is found wanting in many fields. Some of the daunting points are stated as under:
1. Budget prosperity 26th position.
2. Agricultural production and economy in Nagaland - 26th position.
3. Primary health care condition - 30th position.
4. Investment and environment in - 27th position. S. Primary education 25th position
5. Infrastructure Roads and communication - 29th position.
6. Consumer and market-24th position.
7. Leadership quality in Nagaland - 26th position.
8. Law and order-23rd position.
The case of Nagaland in all round development is considered as a punctured tyre having no spare replacement. The lowly placed status enjoyed by the state of Nagaland in the above fields is more eye catching from all comers. Thus, the tall claims of the present and the past responsible leaders in the state Government are in vain. Thereby the calling bell of the all round activities in the new era is yet to be rung. This scenario has given a peculiar responsibility to the electorates/elected members/state government and the need of the hour for the people of Nagaland is to move in a forward gear. This situation has awaken me to call upon all sections of people of Nagaland state to analyse and to realize the misleading scenario of the state, to look forward and elect leaders of competence and man of responsibility while installing the eleventh House in order to do away with the serious backlogs that had accumulated in the past.
Tiameren, Former Minister of Nagaland, Dimapur
ZU(AMN) turns Zeliangrong Baudi (AMN) Sangai Express Newmai News Network
Dimapur, November 17: The nomenclature of the Zeliangrong people apex body Zeliangrong Union of Assam, Manipur and Nagaland has been changed to Zeliangrong Baudi of Assam, Manipur and Nagaland-AMN as per unanimous resolution passed in the Zeliangrong People’s Convention held on November 15 at Jalukie town under Peren district of Nagaland under the aegis of the erstwhile ZU (AMN).

According to the proceedings of the Zeliangrong People’s Convention (ZPC) of November 15, the ZU (AMN) being the apex body of the Zeliangrong people, there has been no uniformity in the nomenclatures of the Zeliangrong people in the three states of Assam, Manipur and Nagaland, the proposed nomenclature put forward by the Zeliangrong Baudi of Nagaland at the Zeliangrong General Assembly at Tamei in Manipur on April 26, 2006 was seriously studied and discussed in the subsequent consultative meeting of ZU (AMN) held at Senapati on September 26, 2006 and the ZU annual assembly held at Majorkhul in Imphal on October 28, 2006 thereafter resolved to propose to the Zeliangrong People’s Convention for declaration therewith, according to the general secretary of the Zeliangrong Baudi of Assam, Manipur and Nagaland Kalotdi Kamei. He said that accordingly the convention at Jalukie town under Peren district, Nagaland on November 15 had duly declared and pronounced the commencement of the Zeliangrong Baudi as the central apex authority of Zeliangrong people in the three states.

Kalotdi Kamei also stated that from now onwards, the Zeliangrong Baudi represents the Zeliangrong people of Assam, Manipur and Nagaland and elsewhere to the Naga Hoho, Tenyime Central Union, Naga Council, Naga National Organizations, etc.

Further the Zeliangrong Baudi general secretary said that the nomenclature of the cognate tribe Inpui would be included in the preamble of the constitution of the Zeliangrong Baudi (AMN) as its collective nomenclature, the convention also agreed to discourage and abandon the existing nomenclature/organizations among the Zeliangrong people in discriminative nature.

Other resolutions of the convention included defending and protecting the lands and properties of the Zeliangrong people at any cost; reiterating its unflinching support to the ongoing Indo-Naga peace process and urging the Government of India to bring meaningful and peaceful solution to the long standing Naga issue at the earliest; and decided to appeal to the leaderships of All Zeliangrong Students Union (AZSU) and All Naga Students Association, Manipur (ANSAM) to remove their misunderstandings, according to Kalotdi Kamei.

The convention also insisted all concerned authorities to maintain status quo in Ntangki Reserved Forest in Nagaland and took notes of the rightful and prompt action of GPRN/NSCN-IM against the encroachers in Ntangki. It also urged the GPRN/NSCN-IM to fulfill the demands raised by the Zeliangrong people for mutual benefits in the case of Zeliangrong Baudi, Nagaland deciding to give noncooperation to the NSCN-IM.

It also agreed to appeal the GPRN/NSCN-IM authority to review its stand which puts the construction work of Jiri-Tupul rail line to a halt, according to the Zeliangrong Baudi general secretary. It also authorized the Central Executive of Zeliangrong Baudi (AMN) to re-constitute a re-draft committee of the constitution of the Zeliangrong Baudi (AMN) at the earliest.

Terming it a ‘historic’ convention, Kalotdi Kamei said that more than 3000 delegates from almost all the Zeliangrong villages from Assam, Manipur and Nagaland participated in the convention. Kalotdi also said that it was a ‘landmark’ gathering which took the most crucial decisions for the Zeliangrong people.
NSCN-IM wants seized weaponry back from Centre Sentinel
KOHIMA, Nov 17: The Isaac-Muivah faction of the National Socialist Council of Nagalim (NSCN-IM) has asked the Centre to release arms and ammunition seized during the cease fire period of 1997. Sources said recently, that the demand was put forward by the representatives of NSCN-IM, led by its Cease Fire Monitoring Cell (CFMC) chairman, ‘Brig’ Phungthing Shimrang, during the monthly closed door meeting, with the representatives of the Central government at Dimapur recently .
The threadbare meeting also reviewed the ongoing situation on the implementation of the cease fire ground rules, the sources added.
Discussions were also held on the recent arrest of V Tuccu, a senior NSCN-IM functionary at Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata, clash between the NSCN-IM and ULFA outfits in Mon district and establishment of NSCN-IM notified camp at Sukhalu village in Zunheboto district. The meeting was also marked with heated discussions, especially on the implementation of the ceasefire ground rules and the factional clashes between the warring factions and growing tension among the people throughout the State.
Representatives of the outfit, State government Additional Chief Secretary and Commissioner T N Mannen, IGAR(N) Maj Gen K S Sethi, Director General of Police(DGP) J Changkija and other high ranking CRPF and state officials were present in the meeting that was chaired by Lt Gen(Retd) K V Kulkarni. (UNI)

A fatally wounded tiger- Nagaland Post
Every reader of local news paper every day comes across press write-ups of the IK terrorists, alleging, accusing, maligning and warning the GPRN/NSCN in one way or the other. From their (IK) press write ups, people see how unnecessarily bitter the IK terrorists are towards the Nagas and the NSCN. It is only a show up before the common people how they are able to write anything against anyone or any organization. But such acts only manifests how foolish and desperate they are. Their writings and propagandas are all childish lays. That is why the GPRN/NSCN feels too mean to respond, react and counter to such outbursts of the terrorists' desperation. It seems the IK terrorists are demanding something from the NSCN and it would not meet their demands. Instead of fighting with India, why the IK terrorists are quarrelling with NSCN? Instead of fighting with India, the aggressor, they entered into cease-fire agreement with and venting their anger and desperation against the NSCN.
Again, in every of their meetings with GOI, they are always raising false accusations against the NSCN. That was why some leaders of NSCN in the past had asserted that the IK terrorists are the enemies of NSCN. And they (IK) are always trying to make an issue out of this assertion. But, it is really true. The IK terrorists are the enemies and destroyers of the Nagas and the NSCN in the real sense of the terms, and they are the friends of the aggressor. Because, they have already accepted the Constitution of India in principle. No argument please.
The IK terrorists have shamelessly dropped the Naga sovereignty issue without referring to the Naga general public. They have failed to achieve their 31 point competencies. They have failed in their revised proposals for criss-cross administration of all Naga areas. They have failed in their bid for integration of all Naga areas. As such, the IK, the so called NSCN-IM has become a fatally wounded tiger, snarling and roaring against anyone without any reason.
Neiphiu Rio's assertion of "a solution within a year" had failed, Kheyo Keviletuo's pronouncement of "80% settlement has been achieved" had proved fruitless and the IK's puppets among the leaders of Naga Hoho, NSF and NPMHR for "honorable settlement" has no results and also Tangkhul Kaping Timothy's NISC self pride venture has failed. So now, what more they (IK) want? The IK leadership's talks of federalism and relationships with India are too artificial and dales propaganda to confuse the Naga people. Beware Nagas, the wounded tiger will bite or scratch someone before it breathes its last!
The following are the proofs of IK terrorists' clandestine acceptance of the Indian constitution:-
(a). Their secret proposals for crisscross administration of all Naga areas submitted to the GOI in early 2005.
(b). Their showering of praises and flirting with the Shillong Accordists which they condemned in the meanest words in the past
(c). The indefinite cease-fire with India declared on July 31' 07 and
(d). Sharing administrative and police duties and also sharing the financial budget with Neiphiu's DAN government of Nagaland state. The IK men are now going to participate in the coming Indian imposed state elections directly or indirectly. Listen, those Naga who have ears and understand those who have minds. We have kept silent for 2/4 months in the interest of peace, but we have been provoked by the terrorist's beyond toleration to make all the revelations.
Secretary, MIP, MIP/GPRN (K)
NSF fumes over DGP’s refutation The Morung Express
Dimapur, November 17 (MExN): The Naga Students’ Federation continues its attack on the state police department for failing to admit failings in its recruitment policy, specifically to the recent 11 NAP (IR) fiasco. The Federation regrets the act of justification made countering their allegation and stated that “it could have been better had the DGP admit the (foul) play in the police department.” “Any human instinct can understand that there was something fishy on the 25th October selection…with the IRB recruitment” the NSF stated through its education secretary Ahito Achumi. The Federation expressed doubt questioning as to whether there was any fairness in the recruitment into the IRB. “There is no UBSI and ASI rank in arm (sic) police as such the DGP (refutation) is nothing but an attempt to confuse the general mass; it could have been better had the DGP admitted the fault play in the police department” the NSF stated.
The organization is fully aware of the clandestine process for appointment of 37 UBSI and ASI under District Enforcement Force (DEF) on the pretext of recruitment of 14th IRB, it stated. The NSF also informed that it was aware of the advertisement for recruitment into the 14th IRB was published on October 21 with last date of submission on November 5, 2007. However, the four-member committee held interview on October 25, the NSF pointed out. The Federation is of the opinion that rather than correcting the damage caused by the clandestine recruitment, the DGP refuted the allegations and challenged that the allegations be substantiated with proof. Lamenting that ‘this has hurt the Federation in particular and the youths in general’, the NSF made plain clear that backdoor practices in any department would never be tolerated at any cost. Any “Anti-youth” practices would face resistance, the Naga Students Federation cautioned.
BJP confident of DAN’s return Nagarealm.com Kohima, NOV18 [NPN] : National Council Member and BJP Spokesman Johny G. Rengma expressed confident that the DAN coalition will storm back to power and win the forthcoming general elections. Taking to media persons, Johny said that, "State chief minister Neiphiu Rio led DAN government will continue in the office as DAN coalition and will win by thumping majority in the coming Assembly Election".

He pointed out that "Congress can no longer fool the civilized Nagas with their old tactics" and said, "the massive economic development throughout the State within 5 years of DAN Government has surpass the erstwhile Congress 15 years rule in the State in compared to the field of economic development".The spokesman disclosed that BJP may not field all the 60 Assembly seats, however, Congress faces a major challenge from BJP in Nagaland as the benefit received by people of Nagaland during the BJP led NDA Government has brought out a major breakthrough in the Naga political issue in comparison with the last 3 years of Congress led UPA Government. The BJP spokesman, Johny alleged that the step motherly treatment meted out towards the state and its people have been clearly exposed by the Congress party and its National leadership.

He added that the political developments in the country indicatively set the course for the formation of the BJP, led NDA, Government at the centre in the impending Lok Sabha Election and the people of Nagaland has taken note of NDA's major surge in the National politics and opined that the formation of BJP led Government in the Christian dominated southern State in Karnataka has once again reminded to those who doubts BJP's secular ideological foundation. Further, he also said that creation of a separate Ministry for the N.E. Region in particular Nagaland has promptly remained in the radar screen of BJP's programme for development and creation of rural infrastructure and said that the BJP feel the growing unemployment as a matter of deep concern which the Congress led UPA Central Government had "completely failed" to supplement our effort. He also appealed all to vote BJP "for prosperity to yourself, your family and your land."
Crafts exporter bitten twice Decorated craftsman denied transport subsidy The Morung Express
Dimapur, November 17 (MExN): National and Governors’ Award craftsman Alem Longkumer was denied transport subsidy by the department of Industries & Commerce. And not once, but twice. Longkumer, also recipient of the Citigroup Micro Entrepreneur Award 2006, is the proprietor of the crafts outlet ‘Country Craft’ located at Chumukedima.
The Craft Council of Nagaland takes strong note of this. The craftsmen questions the government and the department if nationally recognized entrepreneurs like Alem Longkumer could be denied transport subsidy, then who are the most ‘deserving’ selected ones. “Among them (the selected ones) how many exporters and how many awarded entrepreneurs are there? Can we say that the selection is a justified one?” executives of CCN questioned in a press note received here. Longkumer exports his works through Country Craft. He is the first Naga to export handicrafts directly from Nagaland.
Expressing deep dismay that a craftsman in the stature of Alem could be denied transport subsidy, that too not once but twice, the CCN reminded the government and department in concern that such actions only serve to discourage entrepreneurship. The CCN challenged if it was at all right to discourage struggling entrepreneurs, who had employed themselves to stand on their feet to help other stand on their own as well.
The CCN has appealed to the government and the department of Industries and Commerce to see that selections are transparent and should go only to deserving and genuine candidates. “The Naga entrepreneurs are mostly first-generation entrepreneurs. A little help from the government can boost up both the entrepreneurs’ sincerity and the enterprise as well” CCN reminded.
Alem Longkumer received the National Award 2004 from the then President of India Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam and the Governors’ Award 2004 for distinction and outstanding contribution to arts and crafts, from the then Nagaland Governor Shyamal Datta. Longkumer was also awarded the Citigroup Micro Entrepreneur Award 2006 under the Social responsibility category. He is the first Naga arts entrepreneur to export his works directly from the state, with his first consignment of bamboo trays dispatched to Morocco in 2004. Apart from national showcasing, he has also taken part in collaborative and promotion efforts in London. He received a degree on bamboo cultivation from the China National Bamboo Research in August 2003.
NESO call to check influx Assam tribune
ITANAGAR, Nov 17 – Calling the illegal migration of Bangladeshis and other foreigners as the greatest threat to the indigenous people in the north eastern region, North East Students’ Organisation (NESO) Chairman Samujjal Bhattacharjee has said the state and the central governments are turning deaf ears to the problem. There might be political differences in the NE but “we stand united on the issue and if the government fails to take any measure, NESO will take its own democratic course on action,” Bhattacharjee told reporters here last evening. NESO advisor A Shirmey said if the infulux of intruders was not contained “we would become beggars in our own land.”
NESO secretary-general, Gumjum Hyder said although the Bangladeshis had been driven away from Arunachal Pradesh recently, they were in the process of re-entering the state. All students’unions would go to any length to deport all the Bangladeshis and foreigners from the state. Speaking on the Chakma-Hajong issue, All Arunachal Pradesh Student Union President, Kanu Bagang said the refugee population was increasing rapidly and AAPSU wanted an early solution to this. – PTI
Protesters block Burma Road in Manipur Sobhapati Samom Assam tribune
IMPHAL, Nov 17 – Protesting the expiry of a blast victim, angry residents of the Singjamei locality in Imphal West district blocked the Indo-Myanmar road for the whole day today while Paona bazaar here remained closed as the shop owners staged a similar protest.

The road blockade severely hit the vehicular movement along the highway. The public fury erupted at Singjamei Chongtham Leikai and Chirom Leikai soon after a victim of Imphal bomb blast was declared dead. On Friday, five shoppers sustained serious injuries when a bomb exploded at a Videocon outlet in Imphal’s Paona bazaar. A victim, Hem succumbed to injuries in the wee hours of Saturday which evoked widespread protest and condemnation.

Locals came out and started to block the busy Indo-Myanmar Road (NH 39) popularly known as Burma Road while women folk closed down the Singjamei Keithel and Singjamei super market. Imphal’s Paona bazaar wore a deserted look as the shop owners protested the bomb attack. Meanwhile, a delegation submitted a memorandum to the Chief Minister-in-charge Thoudam Debendra to take up necessary steps to book the culprits apart from providing a government job and ex-gratia to the family of the victim. Minister Debendra promised to provide ex-gratia of Rs 1 lakh and a government job for the victim’s wife.
Panel opens can of worms A STAFF REPORTER The Telegraph
Guwahati, Nov. 17: The People’s Committee for Peace Initiatives, Assam (PCPIA), the pressure group of 27 organisations mobilising support for peace talks between the government and Ulfa, today set a three-month deadline for the Tarun Gogoi government to come up with a concrete plan of action on the sensational findings of the Justice (retd) K.N. Saikia Commission.
The commission had probed the secret killings that rocked the state between 1998 and 2001, in which relatives and associates of Ulfa activists were murdered. The PCPIA today also sought a complete list of those killed. One of PCPIA’s chief convenors, Lachit Bordoloi, said if the government really wished to show its sincerity and commitment towards the families and relatives of those killed in the “Ulfocide”, as the Saikia commission has described the secret killings, it should set up the experts’ panel immediately to weigh the possibility of legal action against former chief minister Prafulla Kumar Mahanta and others indicted by the panel.
The PCPIA also wanted Dispur to prepare the complete list of those killed during the period when the AGP-led government was in power in Dispur and make it public.
“We don’t want the report to be reduced to a tool for political one-upmanship. It is not the time for political gimmicks. The issue is serious and needs serious handling. We want a concrete plan of action. This can be achieved within three months and this should be made public,” Bordoloi said, without elaborating as to what steps the PCPIA will take if the deadline is missed. The PCPIA chief convenor also said it was Dispur’s moral responsibility to probe all the cases. “Only a few cases were probed by the commission. There are many. This can be done through a separate measure, such as giving the Saikia Commission another mandate to probe the cases,” he said. The Saikia Commission had probed 35 cases in all. But the Assam PCC also launched a scathing attack on Mahanta today for what it described as his “wild” allegations against Gogoi. PCC spokesman Rajesh Kumar Joshi, while welcoming the Saikia Commission report, lambasted Mahanta for his “baseless banter”. Joshi said, “Mahanta’s remark that the K.N. Saikia Commission report was placed to appease Ulfa is not only misleading but mischievous. The party wants Mahanta to refrain from making baseless allegations and be prepared to face the consequences of his misdeeds.”
Mahanta today accused the Tarun Gogoi government of hatching a “political conspiracy” to damage the image of regional politics in Assam, adds PTI. Denying his hand in the secret killings, Mahanta alleged at a convention of his party, the AGP (Progressive), that under the present Congress regime, several killings have taken place but the government has not even ordered a judicial probe.
Peace building in Manipur examined Kangla On Line
IMPHAL, Nov 17: Issues relating to peace building in Manipur, with particular emphasis on the role that the public and civil society must play, were thoroughly examined today in a one-day workshop held at the GM Hall, Imphal. The workshop, `People`s Dialogue on Peace Building in Manipur from Religious and Civil society`s Prespective was organised by the People`s Initiative for Peace, Manipur.

Dr Lenin Raghuvamshi, joint winner of the Gwangju Human Rights Award 2007 along with Irom Sharmila, participated in the workshop, and in his address strongly emphasised the need to guarantee the full democratic and human rights of citizens for any peace process to be meaningful.

Dr Ksh Bimola, dean of social science, Manipur, gave the key note address, observing that the pain of conflict has been felt in Manipur for a long time, and the people of the state have a broad feeling that this should stop. People don`t feel that violence arising out of conflict cannot bring any solution, and they feel that it is time to act and speak out for peace. The formation of the PIPM prompted by this need, she said, adding that the PIPM feels that not only the path of violence should be abandoned, but a real new start needs to be made for Manipur.

Various speakers, including Maulana Sayed Ahmed, Jameut-Ulma, Chand Thingmei, development secretary, Manipur Baptist Convention, Dr Hawlngm Haokip, president ALM, Prabhu Manamali, ISKCON, Pradeep Phanjoubam, editor, IFP, Laingam, secretary All Manipur College Teachers Association, and AK Kom, secretary, UCM, spoke on peace building in Manipur from different prespectives.

A draft declaration was adopted at the end of the meet, which took the stance that real and lasting peace can only be achieved by involving civil society directly in the peace process, and stressed the need to guarantee democratic and internationally agreed human rights of civilians, and give them the role they deserve in the peace process.
The declaration appealed to the political leaders in Manipur and the government of India to help stop violence and save the lives of the civil population, and strongly urged that military forces should work according to the legal framework of the country, and as well international treaties on humanitarian law.

It further urged all insurgent groups to prevent, and stop the violence in Manipur and look for alternative ways of responding to the demand and interests they want to represent. It further appealed to all the people of Manipur to help prevent and avoid violence and speak out for peace and move forward for a process of building peace. The declaration called for the repeal of the AFSPA, in conformity with the long-felt needs and demands of the people which is supported by the Justice Reddy review committee report.

It also took the stance that peace process should be started that includes all citizens of Manipur, and called for taking up a programs for demobilisation, disarmanent and rehabilitation. It also sought initiation of a support program for orphans, widows and women affected by violence, immediate and independent monitoring of the human rights situation in Manipur, and supported a free press, protected from corruption and violence. It also stressed the importance of providing education for all, creation of employment opportunities, and guaranteed access to land, and called for a state-wide program to fight corruption.

It was stressed the need for inclusion of women in decision making bodies, and the development of a structure where all civil society can share roles and responsibilities for peace.
Our lower rank has links with NE rebels, Myanmar junta admits
From our Correspondent Sentinel
SHILLONG, Nov 16: The lower rank of the Myanmar junta is helping North-east militants to set up their bases on its soil. This admission was the first of its kind made by the Myanmar junta during a recent meeting with a high-level Indian delegation comprising officials from the Union Home Ministry and Assam Rifles Director General Lt Gen Paramjit Singh.
Lt Gen Singh said though there is an understanding between India and the Myanmar junta to disallow the North-east militants to operate from Myanmar, the lower rank of the military junta is found to be sympathetic towards the North-east militants. This, he added, has resulted in the North-east militants setting up their camps inside Myanmar.
‘‘The disclosure came in the wake of the Assam Rifles’ operation against the ULFA’s 28th battalion. The militants crossed over to Myanmar under pressure. When the matter was raised by the visiting Indian delegation, the Myanmar junta admitted of links between its lower rank and the North-east militants. However, the military junta assured the Indian delegation of taking action against the North-east militants on its soil,’’ Lt Gen Singh said today after inaugurating a central pay bill office at the Assam Rifles headquarters here.
Asked on the possible advantage in dealing with a democratically elected government rather than a military regime in Myanmar, Lt Gen Singh evaded a direct reply. He said: “The democratically-elected government in Pakistan was more belligerent than the military regime. So foreign politics does not depend solely on democracy.’’ He, however, claimed that he was a strong supporter of democracy.
Myanmar launches operation to flush out NE rebels Indo Burma News
November 16, 2007: (Zee News) Shillong, The Myanmar government has launched an operation to flush out militants of the Northeastern region of India from that country, Assam Rifles Director General Lt Gen Paramjit Singh said on Friday. Several camps have already been busted during the past three days and most of these belonged to the ULFA, Lt Gen Singh told reporters here.
"I accompanied the Union Home Secretary to Myanmar recently. The Myanmar government told us that about the operation they would launch.
"However, the exact details of the operation are yet to be received," he said. The Assam Rifles has been particularly going after the ULFA's main strike force, the 28th battalion, which is reported to have its headquarters in Myanmar. About a fortnight ago, the army had claimed that the banned ULFA shifted some camps deep inside Myanmar from thickly-forested areas of Arunachal Pradesh in the wake of growing pressure from the security forces.



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