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Muivah told to stop spreading 'anti-Naga propaganda' or face eviction from Nagaland Nagaland Post


VIHOKHU, APRIL 1: Top National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) leader, Kughalu Mulatuno, on Tuesday literally asked NSCN (IM) leader, Th Muivah, to stop spreading "anti-Naga propaganda" through the media as well as anti-Naga activities else the NSCN/GPRN would use "all political measures to evacuate him from Nagaland".
"Cornered in a small camp, Hebron, he (Muivah) should immediately stop anti-Naga activities in Naga country and all forms of media propaganda," he said.
Talking to newsperson at the NSCN Unification Camp at Vihokhu village some 30 Kms away from Dimapur, Mulatuno, who is a member of the core committee of the unification process, asserted that Muivah has failed to prove himself to the Nagas and to the "one adventure" he has taken.
"A person who has failed to solve his problem must never ever try to find an answer that belongs to the millions. Nagas have not undertaken its struggle to revise the history of the Nagas but to find a solution by correcting India on her political misadventure into Naga country," he said.
Accusing Muivah of "beating around the bush" for more than a decade, Mulatuno was of the view that Muivah's continuous media attack on the NSCN and the Nagas will not "whitewash" his anti-Naga activities nor revive his "political misadventure".
"Well aware of his beginning of the end, he (Muivah) need not demonstrate his nonsense over the common sense of the Nagas," he added.
On the unification of Naga National workers initiated since November 23, 2007, the NSCN leader claimed it as a broad-based political movement that cannot be delimited by mere thoughts of suppositions. "The Naga unification is a conglomeration of all section of Nagas," he said adding the viability to this concept and the roadmap for the Naga political solution will not be responsible to those anti-Naga activists who have exhibited themselves outside the Naga unification and demonstrated the policies of Indianization.
"In response to Naga unification, millions of Nagas have come out in support of unification and those maintaining neutrality have deserted the Hebron Camp to highlight their visions of the Nagas to the world," he claimed.
Mulatuno pointed out that the broad-based Naga unification declaration of November 23, 2007, at Hovishe village led by NSCN leaders Azheto and Singson have proved to the Nagas that a step has been forwarded, a step taken at all cost of risk with visions of positivism. He called upon Naga NGOs like the Naga Hoho, NPMHR, NSF, NMA, NBCC, CNBC, etc., to stop "murmuring heresy" and come out in the broad daylight to face the challenges of broad based Naga unification.
"In any case, the Naga NGOs should revisit their effort so that they will not remain indebted to the Nagas," he said adding the failures credited to the Nagas by the NGOs have had little impact on the Naga political struggle.
NCSN (I-M) slams unification group- Nagaland Post
So far it was not a happy affair for the government of India in working to-gether with NSCN for solving the Indo-Naga political issue. That put India in a precarious situation to play the game against. And therefore, to do the New Delhi's bidding to downgrade the Indo-Naga political to the level that is in line with the constitution of India has been a powerful undercurrent that eventually exploded to pieces.
In the final analysis the New Delhi led combined forces of Mulatuno-Azheto is desperate to keep alive this diabolic unification program by resorting all sorts of despicable acts which are abhorrent to the Naga's way of life. But traitors shall remain traitors in their action and this has been the masterstroke that New Delhi established against the Naga's search for the earliest political solution. Unfortunate for the Nagas for there exist many pseudo-national workers who have proved themselves too amenable and jump into the band-wagon to form a counter-force against the NSCN.
This is the crux of the current turmoil coming in the name of sugar-coated 'unification' to hoodwink the Nagas in the name of Indo-Naga political solution that was programmed to go not favour of the Naga's political aspiration but as a beginning of the process to be pressurized and dictated by India. This is the true colour of the unification issue.
No matter what, provocative measures resorted by the traitors NSCN exercise utmost restraint. During this short period there is not a day passed by when there is no abduction of NSCN's members, looting of arms and vehicles. But a time comes when the human power of endurance gets exhausted lest the nation's interest which NSCN represent is mistakenly questioned by its own people. Because when the people presume the people's organization to be weak that is the time when something drastic has to be shown to drive home the point but in a very convincing manner, even to the discomfort of creating some inconveniences to the public.
For the last 10 years the government of India went through the grueling time to convince the NSCN negotiators to come to the terms of the settlement through the easy way but not willing to surrender the Naga's right, the NSCN refused to budge. Nevertheless, the process of the Indo-Naga political talks is going on despite the obstruction by a group of defectors turn traitors.
The NSCN's trust on the civil societies has always been a part of the Indo-Naga political talks and accordingly, the people's representative bodies are always consulted. Under the present situation the civil societies are expected to be more forthcoming in calling spade a spade. Because, when the Nagas are confronted between the forces of 'good and bad' there is no reason to remain neutral as a passive spectators. This is time to be more assertive and get involved in a more practical way.
Solving the Indo-Naga political issue within the Indian Constitution is just a matter of a day negotiation. But 10 years and more than 60 rounds of talks proved that the government of India found the NSCN leaders a hard nut to crack. But the manner of NSCN's dealing with the government of India was mutually accommodative to the security interest of India without compromising the Naga's right. MIP, GPRN/NSCN (IM).
A step towards the Common Hope Morung express

Dimapur | April 2 : A gentle breeze of hope is sweeping over the land as the request of the Forum for Naga Reconciliation was accepted. In a significant and symbolic step towards reconciliation among Nagas, the Forum for Naga Reconciliation obtained the freedom of six cadres who were abducted and in custody of both NSCN (IM) and “NSCN/GPRN (Unification)”.
Responding to the urgent request of the forum, the NSCN (IM) on Tuesday released three cadres of the “NSCN/GPRN (Unification)” at Hebron Camp and handed them over to Rev. Dr. Wati Aier, convener of the Forum for Naga Reconciliation, “on humanitarian grounds without any condition.” Likewise, the “NSCN/GPRN (Unification)” on Wednesday released three NSCN (IM) cadres who had been under their custody for the past several days “unconditionally” to Rev. Dr. Wati Aier.
This kind and meaningful gesture of faith was brought about following an appeal made by the forum to the concerned “government/organization” to release those in custody, “in order to pave the way for Naga reconciliation - a longing of every Naga.” Expressing joy at both the groups for heeding to the call of reconciliation, Rev. Dr. Wati said that after all is said and done, “no Naga wants conflict or a divided house.” The forum expressed great appreciation to the ‘authorities’ in concern for being cooperative and above all, willing to give reconciliation a chance. “If this is our spirit, we are on the right track. After all, no Naga should be an obstacle to reconciliation and all want it”, states Rev. Dr. Wati Aier.
Consistent with this positive response to releasing the cadres, the forum made an appeal to all the groups to refrain from inciting, kidnapping and targeting one another. “This is most urgent and must be stopped with immediate effect,” Dr. Wati emphasized. He further made a fervent call upon the factions in concern not to publish any articles in newspapers attacking individuals or organizations. This appeal is the united voice of the Nagas and others living in our land.
“Despite the seemingly un-surmountable difficulties, Nagas are determined and prepared for the victory which lies ahead of us” and adds that above all, “let us fear God our Creator and Salvation,” the forum asserted. The Forum for Naga reconciliation, which first came into being on February 24, 2008 during the Naga Peace Convention consists of relevant apex Naga organizations and is committed in its resolve to work towards reconciliation on the basis of “the historical and political rights of the Nagas towards a peaceful political settlement with India.”
The cadres whose freedom was obtained through this exchange of faith are Khetovi Khapur, “lt.” Kheheto and “sgt.major” Ekavi of the “NSCN/GPRN (Unification)” released on April 1 and “lt.” Xukivi, “sgt.major” Adanü, “sgt.major” Toiho, “lance Corp” Phuba of the NSCN (IM) on April 2.
Apropos the news “Unification is a political process”, the term “NSCN (Unification)” should be read as “NSCN/GPRN (Unification)” and not as rendered.
Morung Express
NSCN-IM ‘unhappy’ at ‘diabolic unification’ morungexpress
Dimapur, April 2 (MExN): The NSCN-IM states that the “New Delhi led combined forces of Mulatuno-Azheto” is endeavoring to sustain the “diabolic unification program” through “abhorrent” ways.
“…the New Delhi led combined forces of Mulatuno-Azheto is desperate to keep alive this diabolic unification program by resorting all sorts of despicable acts which are abhorrent to the Naga's way of life. But traitors shall remain traitors in their action and this has been the masterstroke that New Delhi established against the Naga's search for the earliest political solution” a note from the MIP stated. The NSCN-IM expressed dismay that ‘there exist many pseudo-national workers who have proved themselves too amenable and jump into the band-wagon to form a counter-force against the NSCN.’
Stating this to be the crux of the present turmoil coming in the name of “sugar-coated ‘unification’ to hoodwink the Nagas,” the MIP explained that “in the name of Indo-Naga political solution that was programmed to go not favour of the Naga's political aspiration but as a beginning of the process to be pressurized and dictated by India.”
The outfit also stated that no matter what provocative measures are resorted to by “the traitors”, the NSCN-IM exercises “utmost restraint.” It stated: “During this short period there is not a day passed by when there is no abduction of NSCN's members, looting of arms and vehicles. But a time comes when the human power of endurance gets exhausted lest the nation’s interest which NSCN represent is mistakenly questioned by its own people.”
It further maintained that for the last 10 years the government of India went through a grueling time to “convince the NSCN negotiators to come to the terms of the settlement through the easy way but not willing to surrender the Naga's right.” However, “the NSCN refused to budge” it stated, but “nevertheless, the process of the Indo-Naga political talks is going on despite the obstruction by a group of defectors turn traitors.”
The NSCN-IM also expressed its trust on the civil society as being always a part of the Indo-Naga political talks and accordingly, the MIP claimed “the people's representative bodies are always consulted.”
“Under the present situation the civil societies are expected to be more forthcoming in calling spade a spade. Because, when the Nagas are confronted between the forces of 'good and bad' there is no reason to remain neutral as a passive spectators” it stated.
“Solving the Indo-Naga political issue within the Indian Constitution is just a matter of a day negotiation. But 10 years and more than 60 rounds of talks proved that the government of India found the NSCN leaders a hard nut to crack. But the manner of NSCN's dealing with the government of India was mutually accommodative to the security interest of India without compromising the Naga's right” it added.

Wrong Positioning EDITORIAL Nahvind Press
TRYING to find a similarity between Tibet and Jammu and Kashmir and equating the Tibetan movement with secessionist demands for a free Nagaland or J&K is simply ridiculous but this absurdity belongs to the CPI(M) general secretary, Mr Prakash Karat. Nagaland and J & K are Indian states while Tibet was an independent country. Marxists need to formulate stances base on existing contradictions, however not Mr Karat. Else, he would not have chosen the word ‘secessionist’ to describe the Tibetan movement, which unlike the insurgency in JK or Nagaland has been democratic in character. Probably he is attempting to redefine and change the meaning of secession. Being a Marxist he must be aware of the difference between self-assertion of sub-nationalities and secessionism. If the Tibetan movement was really secessionist in nature, why was the CPI(M) silent for decades and did no oppose it? The simple answer is: Communist China of yesteryears had refused to accept the CPI(M) as a fraternal party.
What is indeed intriguing for a person of Mr Karat’s stature is his attempt to twist the Tibetan issue illogically: A person supporting the Tibetan movement should support militants in J& K! (Is not it what he intends to convey?) Probably Mr Karat has an anachronistic understanding of the Marxist teachings of sub-nationalism; that is why the wrong parallels to Kashmir and Nagaland. Separatism as an issue dogs every part of the earth, but there has to be differentiation between who and what constitute a nation and who and what do not.
Marxists often suffer due to antiquated thinking. Whether it was the Quit India movement of 1942 or the war of 1962 or the Naxalite movement that is going on in various parts of the country. A closer look at the current Marxist positioning would point to their mixed bag of political capital gains. This time Mr Karat embarked on this path to keep his Chinese brethren in good humour. And what an irony, he has been doing it despite being aware that the Chinese Communist Party is no more a Marxist party but a club of capitalist-roaders. How could Mr karat forget that the CPC is accused of killing thousands of communists and patriots opposing the hegemonistic policies of the CPC?
Interestingly Mr Karat accuses the BJP and particularly the NDA government for signing the declaration that Tibet was a part of China and surrendering India’s position. But in reality he has been following in the footsteps of the BJP by supporting Chinese action. The political compulsions, post reforms, for survival are so acute that the CPI(M) is too willing to obliterate the basic Marxist preamble of recognizing regional identities. Nevertheless in his quest to appease the Chinese leadership Mr Karat should not commit the act of treason. How would he react if tomorrow China claims Arunachal as a part of its territory?
Clash cloud on Bodo meet OUR CORRESPONDENT The Telegraph
Kokrajhar, April 2: An endless orgy of violence in the Bodo heartland has put a question mark over the hosting of the biggest literary festival of the community — the annual conclave of the Bodo Sahitya Sabha — that was expected to calm the frayed nerves of the warring factions.
The 47th annual conference of Bodo Sahitya Sabha is scheduled to be held from April 9 to 12 at Bodofa Nwgwr at Dotma in Kokrajhar district.
“But the ongoing violence has jeopardised the conclave,” said a member of the reception committee.
Violence continued unabated as unidentified gunmen, allegedly belonging to the Bodoland People’s Front (BPF)’s youth wing, shot at Anup Basumatary, secretary of the Baksa district unit of the Bodoland People’s Progressive Front (BPPF), last evening at Keshab Nwgwr in the district, injuring him seriously.
According to police, Basumatary was riding home on his bicycle from Keshab Nwgwr market when the assailants fired at him.
He dodged the gunmen and ran before the public rescued him. He was admitted to Gauhati Medical College and Hospital with two bullet injuries.
The same evening, Bodosa Narzary, principal of Patgaon Jwngma Boro Foraisali, a residential Bodo-medium School, was gunned down at Titaguri Bhabhanipur, 4km from Kokrajhar, becoming the 24th casualty in the ongoing clash between the National Democratic Front of Boroland (NDFB) and the former BLT since March 1.
He was on his way back home in Kokrajhar when two gunmen on a motorbike shot him dead around 4pm. The sabha today appealed to both the former BLT militants and the NDFB to refrain from violence for the greater interest of the community.
A source in the reception committee said the violence was affecting the preparations for the conclave. “People are unable to concentrate on their respective tasks out of fear. With only 45 per cent of the work done, the committees are worried that if the situation does not improve, it may not be possible to host the event.”
The financial subcommittee is the hardest hit as it is finding it difficult to collect donation and funds because of the poor law and order situation.
The sabha has drawn up a budget of Rs 75 lakh for holding the event. DoNER minister Mani Shankar Aiyar will be a special guest on the third day of the programme while Sutinder Singh Noor, vice-president, Sahitya Akademi, will be chief guest on the open session of the concluding day. Assam chief minister Tarun Gogoi will inaugurate the conclave while Hagrama Mohilary has been invited as distinguished guest.
Delegates from various Bodo groups from the country and abroad, including from West Bengal, Tripura, Nepal and Bangladesh are expected to attend.
BL TV director Bodosa shot dead From our Correspondent Sentinel
KOKRAJHAR, April 1: Bodoland (BL) Local TV director and Jwngma Bodo Foraishali Principal Bodosa Narzary (40) was shot dead by suspected ex-BLT and BPF youth wing members at Bhabanipur under Kokrajhar police station at 4.15 pm today. According to eyewitness accounts, Narzary was returning home from school when two motorcycle-borne youths opened fire at him killing him on the spot at Bhabanipur Titaguri. His body was brought to Kokrajhar police station. Narzary leaves behind his parents, wife and three daughters. His body will be taken to his native village North Bongraguri, Patgaon, tomorrow. Narzary was the office secretary of Kokrajhar BLT office and also organizing secretary of primary BLT unit of Kokrajhar. After surrender, he was leading a normal life.
‘Tainted ministers in Gogoi Cabinet’ Pramila Rani an ignorant, irresponsible person: JMPP By our Staff Reporter
GUWAHATI, April 1: Being involved in crimes and antisocial activities, Agriculture Minister Pramila Rani Brahma has proved to be a good-for-nothing minister. In fact, Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi has surrounded himself and has constituted his Cabinet with a group of tainted people, most of them criminals.
This was stated at a press meet called by the Jatiya Mahila Parishad Pragatisheel (JMPP) today. JMPP members said that an “ignorant” and “irresponsible” person as Pramila Rani Brahma has led the Agricultural sector towards a downward trend. Brahma was also allegedly involved in antisocial activities including bombings in BTC region, the JMPP members commented.
It is worth mentioning that a few years ago, explosives had been recovered from Brahma’s house.
Such a tainted minister should not be allowed to continue in the Ministry. With allegations of siphoning off a fund of Rs 200 crore meant for development of tribes, the future of the agriculture sector is not safe in Brahma’s hands.
Myanmar inks pacts with India Nagaland Post
New Delhi, April 2 (Agencies): Keen to step up their ties, India and Myanmar today decided to have regular trade by opening up the border points as the two countries signed an agreement on a multi-modal transport project and a pact for avoidance of double taxation.
India also impressed upon Myanmar to expedite the process of political reforms and broad-based national reconciliation, involving all sections including Aung San Suu Kyi, as Prime Minister Manmohan Singh met visiting Vice Senior General Maung Aye here.
Aye, the second most powerful man in Myanmarese Junta, also met President Pratibha Patil and held detailed talks with Vice President Hamid Ansari on all aspects of bilateral ties, particularly covering trade, energy and security issues. After the talks between Ansari and Aye, the two sides signed agreement on Kaladan multi-modal transport project and Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA). The multi-modal Kaladan transport corridor will allow the north-eastern states' access to the sea, bypassing Bangladesh.
Expressing happiness over the signing of Kaladan project and the other pact, Singh stressed the importance of pursuing various cross-border projects to promote greater connectivity and economic engagement between the two countries. "Both leaders noted that more is needed to be done to enhance trade between the two countries and towards this end, agreed to take steps to open up the existing border points in the North East states for regular trade," External Affairs Ministry said in a statement.
India also looks towards Myanmar to control insurgents in the northeast who often slip across the border to set up camps when pursued by Indian security forces.
Despite criticism of Myanmar's handling of pro-democracy demonstrations six months ago by Western rights groups, India has maintained contacts with the military junta. India's intensification of ties has been partly a result of the junta getting close to China.
India has opposed the imposition of sanctions on Myanmar by the US and the European Union. It has instead called for a dialogue with the junta to persuade it to take the road to democracy and free pro-democracy leaders, including Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi.
Security alarm bells from Imp, UPA debates fate of its own Govt Delhi toys with President’s rule option in State over security issues Shishir Gupta Sangai Express
NEW DELHI : Disturbed at alarming reports of lawlessness, corruption and misgovernance from Imphal and a virtually ineffective Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh, the UPA Government is considering all options for a regime change, including the extreme one of President’s Rule.
The issue was discussed at the highest levels today and the ball is now in the Court of State Governor S S Sidhu and Home Minister Shivraj Patil.
Government sources said that Manipur Chief Secretary Jarnail Singh today met Cabinet Secretary KM Chandrashekhar and apprised him of the situation in the State, where Naga and Meitei underground groups openly call the shots.
Fifteen non-Manipuri migrant workers were killed last month. It’s understood that Singh complained to Chandrashekhar that despite the State having no less than 21 IPS officers, not one is currently serving there. According to the Chief Secretary, these officers had opted for the “comfort zone” in the Intelligence Bureau in the capital. The Governor is also in touch with the UPA Government and is expected to send a report in the next couple of days.
Although sections in the party are worried over the high political cost of dismissing a Congress-led Government headed by Ibobi Singh who was sworn in for the second consecutive time last March, the UPA leadership is said to be “deeply perturbed” by extremist activity in the state with NSCN(I-M) and Meitei groups openly extorting money in the face of an indifferent regime. Sources said both Congress President Sonia Gandhi and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh have been sounded out.
The fact is that despite the PM committing funds and laying the foundation stone for a Secretariat and a Central university in Imphal in 2004-2005, nothing has moved on both these projects.
Even though the UPA was seriously contemplating changing the State CM after 18 of the 31 Congress MLAs came out openly against him, Ibobi Singh has “managed” to bring six MLAs back to his fold.
The high command’s choice for replacement, currently a State Minister, was threatened with dire consequences. Ibobi also has Home, Finance and Urban Development.
(Courtesy Indian Express, dated April 1)
State grilled over grave law and order situation Staff Reporter Sangai Express
IMPHAL, Apr 2 : While there is no official confirmation on whether the Centre seriously deliberated on whether to impose President’s rule in the State or not, it is confirmed that the grave law and order was the central issue during the meeting between the top bureaucrats of the State and officials of the Union Ministry.
Speaking to The Sangai Express a reliable source said that Chief Secretary Jarnail Singh met the Union Cabinet Secretary, KM Chandrasekhar yesterday evening and discussed at length the law and order situation, against the backdrop of the bomb attack at the Assembly as well as the killings of 15 migrant workers in March this year.
Though the source refused to divulge details of the discussion, the Chief Secretary is reported to have given a detailed report on the steps taken up by the State Government following the recent spurt in violence in the State, especially in Imphal.
Taking a serious note of the killings of migrant workers, Singh and Chandra-sekhar discussed the steps that may be taken up to ensure security for the civil population, said the source and added that the possibility of launching a multi-pronged strategy by the State Govern- ment and Delhi to ensure the security of migrant workers on a long term basis was also discussed.
The handicap faced by the State police in its fight against the underground cadres was also discussed threadbare, said the source. Towards addressing this issue, the meeting discussed on the need to increase man power as well as supply additional bullet proof vehicles, said the source.
The Chief Secretary also made it clear that since Manipur is facing a shortage of police officers, the 21 IPS (Manipur cadre) officers on deputation be released for State duty.
KRA (U) admits killing KRA chief By Our Staff Reporter Sangai Express
IMPHAL, Apr 2: Finally the KRA (U) has claimed responsibility for killing KRA chief Hangshing in November last year at Delhi.
Briefing media persons at a place somewhere in Kangpokpi today, vice-president of the KRA (U) Alen gave several reasons for eliminating Hangshing.
When he was the leader of KRA, Hangshing in connivance with the chief of Jalenphai village located under Saikul sub-division, bought the village in his name using party fund.
Infuriated with the activities of Hangshing, four cadres of the outfit linked up with Assam Rifles and started plotting to effect the arrest of party cadres. In the subsequent development, Hangshing shot dead KRA deputy commander in-chief Paominthang alias Collins, captain Seilen alias Robert, maj Max, Jamthang of Kuki Inpi Saikul and Takhellambam Nando of Kairang. The corpse of Nando cannot be located till date. Further, Hangshing murdered Paolun Chongloi, Paocha Chongloi, Lalminthang Chongloi and Romen Chongloi, disclosed Alen. Because of all these criminal activities, the KRA (U) was compelled to eliminate Hangshing, he stated. He further clarified that the elimination of K Hangshing was not connected in any manner with Seitinmang Chongloi, Bungkholal Chongloi, Paojang Chongloi, Nejahen Chongloi and Guna of Kairang. Stating that Seitinmang Chongloi was not president of the KRA (U), vice-president Alen informed that he has been acting as president of the outfit following the arrest of president David from Dimapur. Terming the recent killing of four persons including Seitinmang Chongloi by the KRA for their alleged involvement in the elimination of Hangshing, Alen asserted that the activity cannot be related to the KRA (U). The four went to attend a negotiation meeting aimed at ending the feud between Hangshing and Chongloi families. But they were executed by the KRA on the false allegation of their involvement in the killing of K Hangshing. Alen further informed that training of the newly recruited KRA (U) cadres will be completed soon.



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