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NSA’s remark on Naga issue “irresponsible” morungexpress

Kohima, February 20 (NEPS): Former DAN Minister and NPF President Dr Shurhozelie has sharply reacted against the recent remarks made by National Security Adviser (NSA) MK Narayanan that the peace talks between the Government of India and the NSCN (IM) can move forward only if the group agrees to accept a solution within the broad parameters of the Indian Union.
Terming it as an “irresponsible statement” Narayanan’s remark on the Naga issue, the former DAN Minister, while talking to the press here at his private residence in Ruleizou Colony on Tuesday, said when everyone is aware of the ongoing political parleys between the Naga underground leaders and the Government of India, a responsible person should not declare that any solution can be worked out within the framework of Indian Constitution. “I think it is an irresponsible statement,” he said.
Dr Shurhozelie, who is also NPF’s official Candidate for Northern Angami-II A/C, however explained that for them they had no authority to “talk about the status of the parleys.” He said what is “only wanted is a final settlement between the conflicting parties.”
The NPF chief also refused to accept the statement of Congress Leader I Imkong that the controversial booklet ‘The Bedrock of Naga Society’ is a “closed chapter.” They (Congress) should explicitly explain as to how the publication of the ‘Bedrock of Naga Society’ could be a closed chapter because they had distributed thousands of copies throughout the country, he said.
“If they want to close it, they should explicitly explain on it and apologize for their mistakes for the distorted publication of the history,” he asserted. “But they still own it and at the same time, they are not rejecting it too. So I asked them in my speech in our last NPF convention that a person standing in the witness box of the court cannot close the chapter,” he said.
Dr Shurhozelie also ridiculed the Congress’ statement in their campaigns that it would return to power. He said the Congress would not be coming back. It also has a leadership crisis to “become Opposition Leader in the State,” he said adding, “The only difference is we don’t have leadership crisis.”
‘Most opportune time’ to reconcile morungexpress
DIMAPUR, FEBRUARY 20 (MExN): A sense of urgency rings clear from the Naga Peace Convention organized by Naga Shisha Hoho Prayer Centre, Pruzie Kohima. The convention, to be held from February 22 to the 24th has urged all intending political candidates to be prayed for, but organizers say that the purpose of the peace convention is far deeper than the coming assembly elections.
For the Naga Shisha Hoho, the message from the divine revelation is loud, clear and explicit: Nagas must come together for reconciliation before the elections. With this very message from God, the organizers have called upon all Naga frontal organisations like the Naga Hoho, ENPO, NSF, NMA, ENSA, students’ bodies, underground workers, tribal hohos, town and village councils, GBs and DBs, Human Rights organisation, churches and every Christian Naga from all Naga areas and every denomination, to join in the prayer for peace.
Organisers say that this particular convention will not be a conventional Christian gathering like a revival meeting but it is to be a solemn time for Nagas to ponder on how to carry out what God wants of the Nagas on the matter of reconciliation. “Nagas are divided into so many groups, so it is a time when we can seek God’s guidance at this juncture facing the Naga people” says one of the organizers, adding that God is saying this is the “most opportune time” for Nagas to come together.
The convention under the theme “The moment of harvesting the fruit of peace” is to begin on Friday evening at 4 PM with Rev. Phughoto Aye as the speaker of the evening followed by Rev. Dr. Neilezhu Usou (morning) and Rev Dr. Anjo Phom (evening) on Saturday; Rev. Dr. Wati Aier (morning) and Rev. Dr. V.K. Nuh (evening) on Sunday. In the backdrop of the enormous effort required to bring the Naga groups together in such a manner, this is small spark of hope that if the Nagas are able to utilize the platform properly, a possibility of something good emerging out of the Naga Peace Convention can be hoped for .
Moral fabric of society at lowest ebb: Dr. Kakhet morungexpres
Dr Kakheto Zhimomi, independent candidate Ghaspani I A/C speaking at the DNSU valedictory function on Tuesday morning.
Dimapur | February 20 (Staff Reporter): Dr Kakheto Zhimomi today challenged the youth and students community to change the moral fabric of society while expressing with due apology that the moral fabric of the Naga society is at its lowest ebb. Speaking at the valedictory function of the 20th general conference of the Diphupar Naga Students’ Union as chief guest, the intending independent candidate of Ghaspani I A/C echoed that Nagaland needs a revolution sans the gun culture. ‘I have no problem in people earning money but the problem lies in how this money is being earned,’ he said while calling upon the students community to break the ice now as the future of the state rests in the hands of the younger generation.’
DNSU president Solomon Awomi while delivering the solidarity message urged upon the students to stick by the motto of ‘inventing a prosperous tomorrow.’
Special numbers and cultural performances were displayed by the Unity Christian Higher Secondary School, the Lotha Students Union Diphupar, Angami Students Union Diphupar and Rongmei Students Union Diphupar.
Bohoi K. Yeptho Election commission in charge read out the oath taking to the newly elected office bearers of the DNSU. The new team is headed by Kitoi Sumi as president. Earlier, the pastor of Angami Baptist Church K. Kezha read out the invocation. Naga Idol finalist Achen belted out a special number. Meren Changkija read out the report and the vote of thanks delivered by the union vice president K. Sema.

Cease-fire declaration between NSCNs- Nagaland Post
How peace today under the cease-fire agreement between two NSCNs, where easy meeting among the leaders and friends of different Naga factions. The cease-fire declaration between two NSCNs on 7th December'07 under the aegis of Nagaland GBs and DBs is a gift of God, direct responding to the unceasing prayer of some God loving Nagas for many years. My dear leaders of different Nagas' factions let us not blame anymore to Azheto's group who to some extend brought down the blood flowing situations to normalcy. I strongly pray the leaders of the two NSCNs to mentally prepare to get extension of six months cease-fire due to expire on 7th June'08. I wish they (leaders) also should advice the kilonsers of their respective government to meet for exploration of ways and means for final merger. This process should include even the FGN/NNC under different leaderships. I also sincerely appeal the army ranks and files in two NCSNs to contact one another through telephone and mobiles seeking each other's opinion. Let us stop killing fellow Nagas because every single cadre is precious in National Movement. I also appeal the church leaders and Naga NGOs to convene the meeting of kilonsers, ranks and files of the two NSCNs to create the sense of oneness among them. I want all the leaders of two NSCNs to have joint fasting programme seeking God's forgiveness and promise the living God that there will be no more fratricidal killings and no Naga National arms will be used to eliminate Naga fellows. Untill and unless we love one another as our own body, killing will not stop. Therefore, let us not kill one another. My dear leaders of NSCN (I-M), still you are not achieving anything even if you kill all the NSCN (K) leaders and cadres. So, also, my leaders of NSCN (K), you will achieve nothing even if you completely destroy the NSCN (I-M) set-up. To me, attacking and killing each other is highest form of foolish action and mad plan. This opinion is in no case reflects the ideas and ideologies of collective leaders but is an expression of my inner feelings. May I therefore, request leaders to forgive me if it is unacceptable idea and expression, but request to study this opinion exceptionally.
Y. Wangtin Naga, Dy. Kilonser,
Ministry of Kilo (Home) Affairs, NSCN/GPRN.
Money circulation in Nagaland- Nagaland Post
Nagaland, after it attained statehood, the Government of India is so generous that crores and crores of money had been sanctioned but we can see no industries coming up. After several years of statehood, for most of the product we still depend from outside. If there are industries, unemployment can be solved to some extent.
When we look at the market especially a town like Dimapur, the market is mostly control by non-local. Nagas from different parts of Nagaland comes to Dimapur for buying necessities. But when we introspect carefully, the money circulation is indirectly going outside. When we look around, it is very encouraging also to see a few Naga coming up in entrepreneurship which is a sign of dignity of labour where even Nagas are not lacking behind. Vocational guidance should be stress and given more importance. The government should also provide more financial assistance as this can also solve unemployment problems. So when the market is controlled by the local, the money will be within the state. Even when the market is monopolized by the section of group, advantages are taken and public are the sufferer when different situation arises. The government should check it properly the ups and down prices because within few months there is fast increase in prices of the commodity and the public are made to suffer.
Rampauyilungbe Iheilung, Kuda village, Dimapur.
Naga militants boycott polls OUR CORRESPONDENT The Telegraph
Kohima, Feb. 20: The Adinno faction of the Naga National Council (NNC) has intensified its campaign against the March 5 “Indian elections” in Nagaland.
After issuing several releases asking people to boycott the polls, the group today started a poster campaign across the state asking them not to participate in the polls. The outfit said Nagaland was for the Nagas and not for the “Indians”. Some of the posters read, “Nagaland not for sale, Nagas reject India’s indifference in our country, No to India’s election”.
The S.S. Khaplang faction of the NSCN has also warned its members to stay away from the March 5 polls or face stringent action. The convenor of the council of kilonsers (ministers), A.Z. Jami, has warned the group’s activists and leaders not to get involved in the “Indian” elections. He has directed all the regional commanders to ensure that no member was directly or indirectly involved in the election process.
The NSCN (Isak-Muivah), which had earlier said they would support candidates who help them in their pursuit for a solution to the protracted Naga political problem, today said they would not get involved in the polls. The security forces stepped up frisking and patrolling in all the sensitive areas in the state.
PM to visit State Nagarealm.com




Dimapur, FEB19 [NPN] : Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh is likely to visit Nagaland by the end of February for campaigning for the March 5 Assembly elections in the State.


According to sources, Dr. Singh will visit the State after AICC president Mrs. Sonia Gandhi. Mrs. Gandhi will visit the State on February 23 to address a party rally in Dimapur. BJP president Rajnath Singh is also scheduled to visit the State on February 23 to address public meetings in Longleng, Tuensang and Wokha districts.
The making of Naga Nation Morungexpress
Hisory tells us that prior to 1947 -1950 there was no recognized Indian nation as such. The name ‘India’ is also of recent origin. British colonial rule gave birth to the modern Indian nation -state. Before that it was all about infighting between one Maharaj to another Maharaj one caste to another caste from age to age. It is also equally true that the arrival of the Britishers and Christianity in Nagalim had tremendously awaken the then sleeping Naga tribes who were led to the great realisation of their oneness by blood, culture, history & polity. Unlike the Indians, Nagas could give befitting and very forceful resistance against the British - colonial aggressors that ultimately resulted into only a partial British rule in few parts of Nagalim. It was in the year 1929 A.D the making of Naga nation formally took place when the first Naga national memorandum for independence was submitted before the British Simon Commission by Naga Club.
The 14th day of August, 1947 became historic when Nagalim through NNC/FGN declared complete independence from the British colonial rule. In re-affirmation of their national independence from the British yoke or the newly born India, a clear cut Naga peoples’ mandates was spelled out during the famous “1950 Naga plebiscite “wherein 99.9 percent opted for independent Nagalim. Uncle A.Z..Phizo who gave his everything for the Naga nation shall continue to be an inspiring force to every Naga nationalists - young and old alike in the course of their struggle to make a Naga nation a recognized nation in the world. On the other side of the story of making a Naga nation , no Naga will easily forget the persecution and hardships they have encountered with in defending the Naga nation against the illegal Indian aggressors after the end of the British colonial rule .Every intelligent Naga will not forget to remember how the powerful Angami tribe was gradually marginalised from within and without by the evil design of the aggressors who maliciously believed that the foundation of Naga nation will be completely crushed out if the Angami tribe whom A.Z. Phizo, the then Naga leader belonged to were crushed. This philosophy has proved to be wrong. At that material point of time most of the Nagas could not even realise that India was using the Nagas to defeat the Nagas from within. The Angamis who in fact played a dominant role in defending Naga nation could not stand their ground for too long due to constant discrimination met out against this tribe by the aggressors and more importantly as a reason of the internal crisis of the Naga leaders being engineered by alien forces.
The making of Naga nation took a new turn with the dawning of a new era of a new leadership under the dynamic and committed Naga nationalists like Isak Chishi Swu, S.S Khaplang and Th. Muivah who then formed the NSCN after the fall of NNC. NSCN brought a renewed hope for the salvation of Naga nation from its doom. It defended the nation from the onslaught of Indianisation processes. It is NSCN which has actively internationalised the Naga cause and struggle. The year of 1993 is a landmark in the history of Naga national struggle as Nagalim became a member of Unrespresentation Nations and Peoples’ Organisation, UNPO. This is one important milestone Nagalim has achieved through the NSCN / GPRN in their national struggle for recognition in the past more than 60 years .UNPO menbers like Taiwan, East Timorese (now recognised as a member state of UNO) Palestine, Nagalim etc have got the opportunity to collectively pressurize U.N body and its member states to recognise their nations. UNO must pro -actively endeavour so as to institutionalise the process of the recognition of UNPO members into its fold. UN must necessarily have the courage to venture into this new global dynamism for the whole cause of world peace and order. The legitimate right of the unrecognised nations should not be trampled down for too long in this knowledge age.
Today, Naga society is also dogged down with confusion as regard to the Naga unity & unification of NSCN factions. Naga unity and factional unification are two different things which many Nagas cannot differentiate the two with clarity. To me, Nagas are united if their beliefs, principles and idealogy on Naga national issue are found similar and identical to each other. For sure, they will stand united in spirit, in principle and in responsibility when it comes to doing business with the matters of Naga national importance whether or not they are in the same party. Meaning the concept of Naga unity is to be understood in a composite manner. However, it is unfortunate that some of the factions could not standardize such national principles and ideals under testing times and difficult circumstances. They were found to have easily succumbed to tribalism, an evil element antithesis to nationalism. It is also true that Nagas have a genuine desire for unification of NSCN factions etc. The critical question is can such factional unification be durable? Can such unification really bring permanent Naga solution? To forge a genuine and tangible unification of NSCN, the principal causes of disunification and defections needs to be identified. It is understood that idealogical differences, lack of principle and vulnerability to alien forces and its evil designs are common causes for disunification in the Naga case. Nagas must effectively address this element (problem) before a genuine and tangible unification is achieved. Imposed unification of Naga factions having different idealogies coupled with proneness to tribalism and evil design during testing time would rather bring more defections, disunity, and misery to the cause of the Naga nation . Defection is defection, it is not unification. Defection and unification are parrallel to each other both in meaning and purpose. To have a genuine unification, it cannot be done by defection, it cannot be done overnight either. Properly established democratic norms and procedures are to be duly resorted by concerned parties to resolve the differences in working out a “Naga national consensus” for genuine unification based on national principles and ideals. Peaceful democratic practises and due process of law must be encouraged in pursuing genuine unification.Then only a durable, tangible and genuine unification can be acheived.
During the past 10years of Indo-Nagalim political (peace) talk, it is believed, NSCN has clearly told India that Nagas are a nation and India needs to recognize this nationhood for the purpose of establishing a new and lawful relation between the two .NSCN’s serious and critical political talk with India resulted to India’s official recognition of the uniqueness of Naga history and situation. However, it is painful to note that Indo-Nagalim peace process has not come to a logical conclusion thus far. Who should be blamed for this dead lock? India? Nagas have equally failed in various aspects. No scientific measures to educate, propagate, promote and foster “Naga nationalism” in the entire Nagalim was carried out in a tangible way. For instance, peaceful and democratic debate, workshop, symposium or seminars on the issues related to the concept of Naga nationality could have been carried out especially during the last 10 years of peace process. This was not done. Naga MLA(s) and MP(s) may have fewer roles when it comes to Naga national agendas. They have already paid solemn oath and allegiance to the Indian constitution. They cannot give what they don’t have. Meaning, it is the Naga national workers and Naga people who have the given mandate to decide on the future of Naga nation. Interestingly, the making of Naga nation has surpassed many ups and downs in the past 60 years. It cannot be destroyed any more. Naga Hohos (including its units), NPMHR, NMA, NSF, and other Naga organisations have relentlessly and selflessly sacrificed for the cause of the Nagas. Nagas are proud of them.
The present Indo-Nagalim political talk must positively continue. It will be of great mutual benefit to find a political solution out of this ongoing bilateral negotiation. India should not lose this opportunity at all. India may need to formally recognize the Naga nation and her independence declared on 14/7/1947 as a condition precedent for establishing a new and lawfull relation with Nagalim under the purview of “Article 260 of the Indian constitution”. Under such scheme, both the nations can have interdependent jurisdiction on certain specified subjects of common importance and common interests.
Expensive Elections morungexpress
According to information given out by the Chief Election Officer, over 250 candidates have filed nominations for the March 5 Assembly elections in Nagaland. For a small State like Nagaland, this number is quite staggering given that the seats for which election is to be held is only 60. Does this approximate figure of 250 candidates in the fray, then indicate the vitality of our democracy or is there something else to this numbers. It will also be interesting to do a study as to why people are so eager to contest elections? Is this a sign of people’s concern for the present state of affairs? Are those eager to contest election really concerned about bringing about change and addressing issues of corruption, poor infrastructure, unemployment, education, health etc. or is it only about getting control and access to resources once elected. Is the growing participation (i.e of candidates wanting to contest election) a sign of our maturity as a democratic society?
And what about the expenditure incurred for this election. Imagine that on a bare minimum each candidate spends Rs 5 lakh and if we take the 250 odd candidates the total works out to about Rs 1250 lakhs, which is enough to build at least some of our roads, schools and hospitals. Let us also find out where all this money comes from? Given that to contest an election is becoming costlier day by day politicians end up garnering huge financial resources from various quarters to finance elections. Elected at the behest of money power, they would like to reap suitable dividends for the investment they make. This is a vicious cycle and partly explains the amount of corruption there is in the system. There is also new information and evidences that goes to show development funds being siphoned off to sponsor election campaigns in Nagaland. This should worry us because in all likelihood the expenditure incurred during the coming polls will soon be recovered by our ingenious politicians. This may also explain the ambiguity surrounding financial packages received from the Centre over the years. The point is, if we vote for corrupt politicians, then the electorate should also not ask as to where all the development funds disappear.
Money power and the adulterated electoral process is therefore the single biggest threat posed to the functioning of a vibrant democracy and also clearly explains the spread of corruption. Electoral reforms including the State funding of election is long overdue. Likewise, it calls for strict enforcement of the model code, especially in reducing the election expenses. For instance as far as publicity material goes, banners and posters can be avoided as they are not only a wastage of money but create nuisance for public property and cleanliness. Restrictions can also be placed on the mode of campaigning, which may include vehicles, security cover, number of public meetings to be allowed etc. There is a strong case to encourage more of common platforms—either constituency or district wise. This is strongly suggested as it will allow candidates to make use of such a platform and thereby reduce the number of public meetings or tours which can be very expensive. Other ways can be found to bring down the election expenses of candidates. There is also a case for giving the Election commission more powers to address the problem of electoral costs.
ULFA ready for political solution morungexpress
Guwahati | February 20 (NNN): ULFA Chairman Arabinda Rajkhowa has said that the outfit is ready for a political solution to the Indo-Assam conflict through dialogue and added that this is the reason why they have not dismissed the Peoples’ Consultative Group (PCG).
In an e-mail statement sent to the media on Wednesday, Rajkhowa said that it is not ULFAbut the government of India who has been keeping away from the dialogue. “The PCG still exists and they have been trying to make a conducive atmosphere for holding a political solution,” said the statement.
“We are sincere in our approach for a political solution and that is the reason we have not dismissed the PCG. It is the government who has been neglecting the PCG. The recent arrest of a PCG member clearly indicates that the government is not interested in having a political solution through PCG,” said the statement.
The outfit also complemented the people of Assam for making the Tuesday’s Assam bandh successful and said that the ‘total affect’ of the bandh indicated that people of the state wants a political solution to the Indo-Assam conflict. Rajkhowa also termed the bandh as successful one and condemned the Assam Public Works (APW) who took out a rally to protest against the bandh. He also said that the APW had managed people to take part in the rally by bribing them for their vested interests.
Chin people will oppose referendum with all its might Mizzima News
On a historic day today, when the Chin people observe the 60th Chin National Day, they vowed they would oppose the referendum by the Burmese military junta in May this year.
They said on the 60th Chin National Day held in India and Thailand that Chin people would oppose the referendum to seek approval of the constitution to be held in May this year and new elections to be held in 2010 as it does not reflect the will of the people.
"We vehemently oppose the junta's referendum. We totally reject the elections to be held in 2010. They will hold the referendum as they held the National Convention (NC) by forcing the people to attend. This time they will do the same, forcing every household to go and vote otherwise they will be punished. The referendum under coercion and intimidation cannot produce a genuine constitution. So we cannot accept the junta's referendum," Ko San Nga, Chairman of 'Chin Student's Union' (CNU) said.
Dr. Sui Khar, the Foreign Affairs in-charge of 'Chin National Front' (CNF), said at the Chin National Day celebration held in Thailand, "We have already opposed their National Convention from the very beginning. But they don't care and continued with their NC. Now they will hold the referendum in a similar manner despite our opposition. But we have to fight against it with the help of people and the international community".
Chin people observe the Chin National Day to commemorate the day of abolishing feudalism in Chin State, leading to a democratic state in accordance with the will of the people, in the first Chin mass rally held in Phalam, Chin State on February 20 1948.
Victor Biak Lian, the Secretary of India based 'Chin National Council' (CNC) told Mizzima, "We are calling for democracy today. We must fight military dictatorship collectively and replace it with a democratic system. This is the task of the Chin people and all other ethnics".
As the survival of all Chin people is the national task of the entire Chin population, the unity and solidarity of the Chin people should be enhanced, the CNC statement issued today said.
Moreover the Chin people urged the junta in today's demonstration to allow the Chin people in Burma to celebrate their Chin National Day freely.
"However hard they try to abolish the celebration of Chin National Day all Chin people will hold the celebration eternally as an auspicious day," Dr. Sui Khar said.
Similarly it is learnt that the 60th Chin National Day celebrations were held today in a grand scale elsewhere in the world in Japan, Germany, Australia, Malaysia and the US with music, dance and concerts.



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