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Patil reviews Nagaland law & order OUR CORRESPONDENT The Telegraph


Shivraj Patil congragulates a newly recruited jawan of the Assam Rifles during the attestation parade at Assam Rifles Training Centre and School in Sukhovi on Wednesday. Picture by Eastern Projections
Kohima, May 14: Union home minister Shivraj Patil today reviewed law and order in Nagaland with government and top security officials.
Patil, who arrived here on a day’s visit, separately met Governor K. Sankaranarayanan, chief minister Neiphiu Rio and Congress Legislature Party members and reviewed security in the state.
Patil assured them that the Centre would extend all possible help to the state government to contain law and order.
Sources said the home minister urged the gover-nment to rein in militants who were creating law and order problems in the state.
He, however, told the governor and the chief minister that maintaining law and order was the primary responsibility of the state government and that Centre could only provide assistance.
Government sources said the meeting with the Union home minister was fruitful and he was appreciated for his concern for law and order arising out of the factional clashes, extortion, abductions and killings.
K. V. Pusa, parliamentary secretary of the Congress Legislature Party, said the Congress had assured the home minister that it would extend help to the Centre in containing law and order. “We have told him that the Congress will extend help to the Centre to maintain law and order in the state,” Pusa said.
He also thanked the home minister for visiting the state at this precarious juncture.
Senior Congress member and former home minister H. Chuba Chang said the Congress had asked the Centre to pay more attention to the existing truce ground rules and implement them as well so that the insurgents do not disturb law and order.
“If there is any lacunae in the ceasefire ground rules, Centre will immediately look into it,” Chang quoted the home minister as saying. Earlier, Patil was accorded a warm reception at the 26 Assam Rifles’ helipad by the state government representatives. In the morning Patil inspected the Assam Rifles Training Centre and School at Sukhovi near Dimapur.
Addressing the jawans, the minister said Assam Rifles was the oldest paramilitary force in the country and its role was diversified, which included guarding the Northeast borders, conducting counter-insurgency operations, assisting the civil administration in maintaining peace and security and undertaking various civic action and development projects.
WSH went overboard on Naga unification- Nagaland Post
In the fitness of bewildering allegation questioning the authenticity of the NSCN's political statement "Naga National Politics and Betrayers" by the so-called NSCN-K, it is to be noted that the statement is the decision of the Joint Council Meeting chaired by me as Kilo Kilonser, and Qhevihe Chishi Swu, Convener Steering Committee. This panic and demented reaction, no doubt is influenced by the sense of guilt and betrayal.
In the context of Western Sumi Hoho (WSH)'s allegation against NSCN on the issue of the Sumi's contribution to the Naga's struggle under NSCN, the truth will always stand between the Sumi and NSCN. The travails of life during the Indo-Naga struggle in the period crossing 60 years is a living testimony of the Naga people's involvement in different levels and capacities and touching all section of the societies. People's movement with people's participation has been the thrust of the struggle. This has been the strength of our struggle and survivor.
Significantly, the Sumis are doing a yeoman service to the Naga's cause, and in the past too they have made a colorful and valiant contribution. History will never deny this, and a place of honour is always reserved for them. The NSCN, during its hectic days of fighting against the Indian security forces have always depended on the cooperation and sympathy of the Naga people. And the Sumi are not found wanting in exemplifying the spirit of patriotism that has carried the Naga movement. Be it in individual, village or community level their sacrifices for the Naga's cause is immensely valued and honoured. NSCN fully acknowledged this undeniable historical reality.
Unfortunately, something was seen to have gone wrong with the present leadership under the banner of Western Sumi Hoho (WSH). They went overboard on the issue Naga Unification and made themselves vulnerable to the whims and fancy of the Indian intelligence. This is the crux of the present crisis and our (NSCN) fingers never points to Sumis as a whole. But NSCN highly lamented the present WSH leader-ship who muddled the Naga Unification process, but ended by creating more confusion than strengthening unification which is umwarranted.
Kedütsu Tsuzu Kilo Kilonser, GPRN/NSCN (IM).
Patil tells Rio govt to rein in clashes morungexpress
Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil on his arrival at Kohima today. Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio, his Cabinet colleagues and other difnitaries received him at the Assam Riffles Helipad at Kohima. (DIPR)
Dimapur | May 14 : Visiting Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil has reportedly asked the Nagaland government to act firmly with the prevailing situation in the State especially Dimapur area, which has seen uninterrupted violence recently as a result of armed confrontations between the warring NSCN factions. According to a highly reliable source, Patil in no uncertain terms conveyed the message to the Nagaland government that law and order is a State Subject and that the State government should handle the situation with a firm hand.
‘Law & Order is a State subject’
Patil who arrived on a whistle stop tour to Nagaland held ‘very brief’ closed door parleys with the Chief Minister, it was informed. The Union Home Minister also met the Governor and members of the Opposition Congress. The Union Home Minister however remained tightlipped on his Nagaland tour. Earlier in the day while attending the Attestation Parade of Assam Rifles Recruits held today at the ARTC & School, Sukhovi, Dimapur, Patil refused to take any question with regard to Nagaland’s situation or the purpose of his visit to the State.
Earlier yesterday at Shillong, Patil told reporters that Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio should rein in the NSCN factions operating in the State to avoid the Centre from stepping in to control the situation. The rising clashes between the NSCN (I-M) and NSCN (K) have left at several people dead, including innocent civilians, since April 14 in various parts of Dimapur. His observations came just hours after police found the body of a businessman on the outskirts of Dimapur. Identified only as Haque by the police, he was abducted Monday from the town’s Hong Kong market, where he ran a mobile store.
Significantly, Patil’s reported directive to the State government to deal firmly with the situation comes against the backdrop of the tough posture taken by the State Home Minister Imkong Imchen. Imchen has only recently come out strongly against the increased armed confrontations in the State and had cautioned the underground factions not to provoke the government.
State Cong calls for restoring ‘Rule of Law’
DIMAPUR, MAY 14 (MExN): The Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) today requested Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil to take responsibility of restoring the Rule of Law to prevail in the State and regain the confidence of the people against the backdrop of the state government’s inaction to contain violence in the state.
In a memorandum submitted at Kohima today, the NPCC related how the people of the entire State were facing untold misery and suffering through frequent clashes of underground groups taking place in thickly-populated areas. And in the absence of state government providing adequate security to protect innocent lives, the memorandum stated that the public was being compelled to come out to control the situation whenever underground groups clashed.
“That, in the present context, the situation is going beyond control where killing, kidnapping, extortion, intimidation etc. has become a daily affair” states the memorandum appended by NPCC president, Hokheto Sumi.
Relating a recent case where security personnel were “chased away” by the angry public of Diphupar ‘B’ village in Dimapur for coming to the area of the clash after two hours, NPCC said that if situation continues in this manner without the Government providing security and protection, the people may lose trust in having a government. NPCC also accused the DAN government of terming underground clashes as “political issue” and not a law and order problem. “The Chief Minister, Shri. Neiphiu Rio is blaming the Centre that, the delay of peace process has increased the underground clashes” scoffed the memorandum.
The memorandum claimed that during the short period of President’s Rule in the State in the early parts of 2008, people had noticed a ‘peaceful atmosphere’ prevailing and underground clashes was curtailed to the minimum. NPCC urged the Union Home Minister’s office to take responsibility of restoring the Rule of Law in the State and regain the confidence of the people.
DO NAGAS LONG AND CARE FOR THEIR FREEDOM
If ever Naga people are to go for freedom, then they must not waver in between opinions of Revolutionary and Reactionary. Inability to choose the right course will lead them to slavery and destruction. Freedom never comes by chance. Price must be paid for it or else the Nagas have to pay off their freedom for slavery. Nothing is for free. The fact is that, Esau, with his birthright purchased a bowlful of porridge from Jacob. In other word, Jacob bought birthright from Esau with a bowlful of porridge. Naga people want freedom and peace just for free. But it must be known that there is a price for Freedom and Peace. They must count the cost and pay.

Let us try to understand this philosophy. Nagas want freedom today. But do they know who rightly advocates their case and with whom this issue is to be mutually settled at political level? Failure to recognize this reality contributes more to the problem. So long as Nagas succumb to equi-closeness policy-like, solution is a far cry. So long as the Nagas make their banner bearer organization equal to illegitimate and un-mandated organizations of Jack and Hari, freedom is in an invisible distance.

In fact, the Nagas have missed some of the finest opportunities. Nagas were offered "Crown Colony" or "British Trust," "Bhutan Status" and "Suisa's Proposal." All were rejected out of ignorance or jealousy. Those who shouted for Total Sovereignty and Independence" finally succumbed to the policy of India by accepting her Constitution. Today, Nagas are engaging in political talks with India at the highest level. Would they also dare to miss this chance again? To think outside the box is the need of the hour.

There is still a big chance now for the Nagas, Because India recognizes NSCN as the mandate bearer of the Nagas. UN General Assembly is also giving its platform, UNPO also admits NSCN as its member, PNSD has honored NSCN to be one of its members, Numerous International Societies and Organizations also give their due recognition to NSCN. Many individual Countries and Nations have also accredited NSCN as the legitimate Institution of the Nagas. But so unfortunately, in the home front, NSCN is liken to any other factions or gangs of thugs. It is no different from that of the Jews of Nazareth and Jerusalem who refused to recognized Jesus' Lordship. Ultimately Jesus was betrayed into his enemy's hands. NSCN could be betrayed in the same manner to India by the Nagas themselves. Nagas can be the same destroyer of their own Independence if they do not carefully re-evaluate their history. Think about it.

Now, Nagas are crying for peace in the land. They want fratricidal killing stop immediately. Would they please shake off prejudices from their heart? Do they have courage to bid farewell to favoritism, nepotism, tribalism etc.? For a shred of mistake many are quick to raise their accusing finger at NSCN. Well done! But, why don't they condemn directly to those who are responsible to killings today? Where is their courage and honesty? Is it not tribalism, nepotism, favoritism and prejudice? When they give comments, why do they picture NSCN at equal footing with those un-mandated thugs' type groups? Very sorry. Don't blame heaven or earth or NSCN for today's havoc. Don't accuse anybody in the future also for today's sorry state of life of the Nagas. You know shifting blames to Eve and to the Serpent did not work. Think properly before it is too late. We know it is non-other than an attack to the hard earned Peace Process. If jeopardized, Probably, Peace Process may never come back again.

Journalism is one of the platforms where justice is advocated. But today many a Naga who are in line with traitors have penetrated into this platform just to destroy the true spirit of journalism as well as the Naga nation. This threat must be sidelined in order to safeguard journalism and nation's fate.

Some Nagas (if not all) were befooled by deserters through their melodious tune of "UNIFICATION." Where are those advocates of UNIFICATION now? Everyone now sees that the color of the chameleon is changed over to another. Exactly it suits to its surrounding. Next, what will be their slogan? Satan will not come with the news of torment in the lake of fire. He will not come in his own identity. He will come in the stolen name of Christ, Holy Spirit and the Bible. Do you know how Jesus was tempted by Satan quoting from the Bible? Today they will claim to be advocating for UNIFICATION, INDEPENDENCE, SOVEREIGNTY, CEASEFIRE, PEACE PROCESS, POLITICAL DIALOGUE, so on and so forth. They will also take themselves to be the NSCN/GPRN. You can do a research whether they have a draft manifesto or a written Yezhabo other than we have now with us. Remember, Satan also uses the same Holy Bible in order to destroy God's people. People should be aware of this.

I would like to appreciate all freedom loving Naga people for their unflinching support and struggle for their rights. I encourage them to be firm in their stand for freedom. I also exhort them to be watchful and to fervently pray that the Lord be gracious to the Nagas. I also would like to enlighten that delaying of negotiated solution is not because of NSCN's leadership. It is mainly because of India's indifferent and treacherous design, and partly because of Nagas of Indian mindset. Let us be strong and stand firm in spite of adverse conditions.

Q. Awomi Director, PWD, GPRN
Patil asks AR to provide peace and security morungexpress
Sitting from left Lt Gen Paramjit Singh, Director General Assam Rifles, Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil and Brigader Pramod Behl, Commandant ARTCS along with awarded recruit soldier of Assam Rifles pose for the press after the Attestation Parade at Assa
DIMAPUR, MAY 14 (MExN): Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil today urged the Assam Rifles to provide peace and security to the nation as it gallops forwards into a new era of prosperity.
Addressing the Attestation Parade of 235 Assam Rifles Recruits held today at the Assam Rifles Training Centre and School, Sukhovi, Dimapur, the Home Minister mentioned the role played by the AR in peace and war alike and at this crucial juncture, when the country is charging forward at full speed with great success, Patil emphasized the need for the AR to provide security. Unfortunately, he said, there are some people who are creating barriers in the attainment of the goal, and it is here that the AR is asked to take the initiative to restore security to “those who want to make a life out of the sweat of their brow…”
Patil said that the Central government wants to strengthen and improve the force and also give more authority to the AR so that it will be able to provide better security. He said that the Prime Minister is also in agreement with the opinion of giving greater help to the AR. The Union Home Minister also said that there was a lot of demand, even internationally, for the Indian police including women police. He called out to the passing-out jawans saying “the whole country is ours….., all the people are our own” and any one could go to any corner to the nation and interact with each other. His interaction is vital because “though a jawan’s strength obviously comes from his physique and his weapon, his most vital strength will be his intellect or attitude.”
Following the parade, the Home Minister allowed a “five minutes interaction” with the local media persons, during the high tea arranged by the Assam Rifles. During the interaction, Patil gave a detailed schedule of his visit to the North East and talked about the tragic serial blast that took place in Jaipur Monday night. While the Home Minister condemned the terrorists for creating the situation in Jaipur, he refused to take any question with regard to Nagaland’s situation or the purpose of his visit to the state.
The Union Home Minister was accompanied by State Home Minister, Imkong Imchen, Commissioner of Linguistic Minorities Commission, Suresh Keshwani, SS (IS) ML Kumawat, JS (NE) Naveen Varma, JS (BM) Sada Kantand, his entourage of secretaries and assistants. Dimapur Deputy Commissioner Maongwati Aier and Dimapur SP Lirimo Lotha were also in attendance.
Rio affirms broad-based unity morungexpress
Dimapur, May 14 (MExN): Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio has expressed surprise over the statement that he had ‘denounced’ and ‘disowned’ the “peace” and “unification” process, as maintained by the Western Sumi Hoho recently. In fact, a response from the chief minister said, “I am quite amazed” since he never made any such statements as alleged. The CMO said the allegation has been made without any basis and holds no truth. Reminding of his issuing statements in the past fully supporting the peace process and that efforts to that effect would be made continually, Rio also reiterated the PAC resolutions held April 4.
“I want to remind all concerned that in the joint meeting of the Political Affairs Committee held on 4 April, 2008, it was resolved that we will work towards reconciliation and unity amongst the Naga national groups so as to build a united Naga family” Rio stated. He also informed that the state government resolved to extend support to the Reconciliation Forum formed by civil society and the church. “I had also said that while supporting the unification process, it should be broad-based and inclusive of all the Nagas. We have even appealed to the civil societies, the tribal hohos and the church organizations to extend support to the reconciliation process” he reminded.
The chief minister further reiterated his budget speech of March 24 that the DAN government will not ‘shy away’ from its role as facilitator. Rather it shall leave no stone unturned in its endeavor to create a congenial atmosphere to enable the peace process to come to a logical and lasting solution. He had also stated that the fratricidal killings must stop and better sense should prevail so the Naga family works towards oneness. “At no point of time, have I denounced the current peace and unification process. Rather, the truth is that I have been one of the loudest advocates for the process of achieving peace, reconciliation and understanding within Naga society” he reiterated. Rio pointed to that fact that the government has not only expressed for peace and unity but also concrete efforts like the institution of the PAC and subsequent actions are a clear testimony of the commitments. “I urge upon the civil societies not to make false and misleading statements to confuse the minds of the public but positively contribute towards peace which is the cry of the people” Chief Minister Rio added.
‘WSH leadership muddied Naga unification process’
14 May, 2008 01:16:00 morungexpress
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Dimapur, May 14 (MExN): The NSCN (IM) today highly lamented the present WSH leadership who, it alleged, “muddied the Naga Unification process, but ended by creating more confusion than strengthening unification which is unwarranted”.
NSCN (IM) Kilo Kilonser clarifies A press release received here from the ‘Kilo Kilonser’ of NSCN (IM), Kedutsu Tsuzu lamenting the role of the present leadership of the Western Sumi Hoho (WSH), maintained that “unfortunately, something was seen to have gone wrong with the present leadership under the banner of Western Sumi Hoho (WSH)”.
“They went overboard on the issue Naga Unification and made themselves vulnerable to the whims and fancy of the Indian intelligence,” the release stated and at the same time asserted that this is the crux of the present crisis. However, it said that “NSCN” fingers never points to Sumis as a whole.
In this regard, the NSCN (IM) Kilo Kilonser stated that “in the context of Western Sumi Hoho (WSH)’s allegation against NSCN on the issue of the Sumi’s contribution to the Naga’s struggle under NSCN, the truth will always stand between the Sumi and NSCN”.
He stated that “the travails of life during the indo-Naga struggle in the period crossing 60 years is a living testimony of the Naga people’s involvement in different levels and capacities and touching all section of the societies”. “People’s movement with people’s participation has been the thrust of the struggle. This has been the strength of our struggle and survivor,” he affirmed.
Nonetheless, the release acknowledged the ‘significant’ role played by the Sumi people and said that they are doing “a yeoman service to the Naga’s cause’; it added that in the past too, the Sumis ‘have made a colourful and valiant contribution’.
“History will never deny this, and a place of honour is always reserved for them,” the ‘Kilo Kilonser stated and added that the NSCN, during its hectic days of fighting against the Indian security forces have always depended on the cooperation and sympathy of the Naga people; “and the Sumi are not found wanting in exemplifying the spirit of patriotism that has carried the Naga movement”, be it individual, village or community level their sacrifices for the Naga’s cause is immensely valued and honoured. “NSCN fully acknowledged this undeniable historical reality,” he added.
Also replying to the press statement issued by the Publicity Cell of the ‘NSCN/GPRN (K) that appeared on May 14 regarding the authenticity of an earlier NSCN (IM) press statement issued by the ‘Kilo Kilonser’ and Steering Committee member; the release termed the NSCN/GPRN (K) questioning the authenticity of the NSCN’s political statement “Naga National Politics and Betrayers’ as “bewildering allegation” and asserted that “this panic and demented reaction no doubt is influenced by the sense of guilt and betrayal”
The NSCN (IM) Kilo Kilonser, Kedutsu Tsuzu asserted “the statement is the decision of the Joint Council Meeting chaired by me as Kilo Kilonser, and Qhevihe Chishi Swu, Convener, Steering Committee”.
‘NSCN is a legitimate and mandated organization’ morungexpress
Dimapur, May 13 (MExN): GPRN/NSCN (K) today asserted that the “GPRN/NSCN is a legitimate and mandated organization” and said that it is a coming together of all true Naga patriots ready to harness the strength and will of the Naga people to equally share the fruits of National unity.
Publicity Cell slams ‘malicious article’ from rivalA pres statement received here from the Publicity Cell said that “Home Kilonser, Azheto and his colleagues of GPRN/NSCN” can boldly stand and raise their bibles before the Naga people and affirm that Naga unification was initiated with the consent of “Chairman Isak Chishi Swu”. A copy of Chairman’s declaration of unity, peace and reconciliation and other proclamations would still be available all over Nagaland, it stated.
In this regard, the release asserting that GPRN/NSCN is a legitimate and mandated organization, said that it is a coming together of all true Naga patriots ready to harness the strength and will of the Naga people to equally share the fruits of National unity.
Replying to the branding of Azheto Chopy as a traitor by the NSCN (IM), the release stated that to Muivah and his gang, Kilonser Azheto maybe anything but to the millions of Naga, he is a brave patriot whose life wide open the veil that hinder the vision of Naga nationhood. One man’s treachery is another man’s act of salvaging the nation, it added.
Maintaining that ten years of negotiations with the Government of India has collapsed under the sheer weight of Muivah’s irrational stand o “no integration no solution”, the release stated that decades of tireless effort put in by the NGOs, civil societies, Hohos and the Church have gone in vain “for one man’s insistence on non-existence national principle and the tiresome ‘open door policy’ which never open up”.
Further, the release stated that it is for the Nagas to judge as to who introduced abductions, ransom demand, intimidations, threats, extortions, assassinations and bone-crashing torture tactics in the once Christian principled Naga society.
“Was it not Muivah’s gang? After committing horrific acts upon Leinong, Konyak and Khiamnungan region in Eastern Nagaland wiping out entire inhabitants from the villages, they were driven out towards western Nagaland were peace and freedom loving Naga people, particularly the western Sumis, sheltered and fed them,” the release asked and added that after two decades of strengthening their skins and bones, the street of ruthlessness restarted. “Thus, the seed of hatred “abductions, kidnapping, extortions, threats, assassinations etc, took roots. The fabric of Naga unity was twisted to suit the comfort,” the release stated.
In this connection, the release informed that the lives of many Naga intellectuals, Hoho leaders, NGO members are endangered particularly the Sumi Hoho and western Hoho members, “considering the amount of hatred and contempt heaped on them for letting the Nagas know the truth”. Before committing any further crime, Hebron campers should do well to look back two decades and see their own skeletal friends in battered fabrics protected by western Sumis and other Nagas, the release stated.
“GPRN/NSCN seeks to remind Muivah’s gang that every Naga lives is precious and the will of the Nagas to live in unity is final and irrevocable,” the release stated.
Also responding to the a press statement “supposedly written by Qhevihe Chishi and Kedutsu Tsuzu, Steering Committee and Convener and Home Kilonser respectively” that appeared on May 13 in the local media, the release stated that the write up simply did not originate from the two and evidently, they were not even informed that there names would be inserted as authors of the “malicious article”, and termed it is another sad episode of Hebron campers using the name of two Naga gentlemen to lash out at Nagas.
“This is another glaring example of Muivah’s gang forcing a Naga to devour another while the real culprit watch from behind,” the release stated, “Seeking sympathy using Qhevihe’s and Kedutsu’s to suit dirty politics does not work anymore.”
In this regard, the release stated that the “Nagas are now cleared where the blame of the Naga movement, Nagas are now clear where the plane of the Naga movement, as the article suggest is being hijack to so called political dialogue which, at one point of time the Nagas supported, has crash landed. Naga people have clearly witnessed the faulty engine and the confused pilot”.
NSCN (K) slams Nagaland Home Minister morungexpress
Dimapur, May 14 (MExN): The NSCN /GPRN (K) today slammed Nagaland home Minister, Imkong L Imchen for his comments about the present unification process in the local media and said that the words of the home minister reflects ‘his narrow political vision’.
A press release issued by the Publicity Cell took strong exception of Imchen’s words about the unification process that it is ‘apparent policy of domination exercised by some tribe over other tribe’ and ‘vested interest of few individuals and policy of domination by few tribes over the rest’. The release asserted that Imchen failed to exercise practical wisdom in uttering ‘such remarks on tribal leaning’. Saying that a man expected to discourage and eradicate such ‘narrow isms blowing the Naga family is playing the game of self betrayal’, the release asked how Imkong can say that one tribe is dominating over another in today’s political context.
“Does he think that the Naga issue is in the vested interest of few individuals or a particular tribe?” the release asked and added that Imchen should not foment and instill tribalism or sectarianism at this crucial juncture.
“Imkong by virtue of being a Naga and as a public leader should partake in the responsibility of owning the obligations to play constructive role in the Indo-Naga political issue instead of alienating himself from reality and the common goal,” it maintained. In this connection, the release said that contrary to the larger interest of unity, peace and reconciliation of all the Nagas, unconditional unification efforts have but been dubbed as ‘unprincipled’ and ‘illegitimate’.
It said that while the issue concerns all the Nagas vis-à-vis representation involving all sections of people irrespective of tribal affiliations is a necessity; that lasting solution is brought about through equal participation. However, positive effort to this end should not be misconstrued with prejudice views or tribally inclined pessimism, it said.
“It is high time for the Nagas to unite rather than incite decisive propagandas to fragment the Naga family by sowing isms,” the release urged. Saying that the ongoing ‘all Naga unification initiatives’ should be taken as a platform where all right thinking citizens ought to constructively contribute to unity and built peace within, so that lasting peace is accomplished, the release said that the Nagaland state government should take on the onus in the mediating and facilitating peace and trust building measures without fear or favour, “for any eventuality will ultimately inherit the common consequence, either good or bad”.
In this regard, the release asserted that the division within the Naga family has all along ‘remanded a stumbling block towards achieving our cherished aspiration’. Saying that unification of the Nagas transcends all differences, the release asserted that unconditional unification under the aegis of GBs and DBs Joint Forum of Nagaland materialized.
“Nagas from different camps united under the banner of GPRN/NSCN, stripping away all initials, thus peace was ushered in,” the release stated and added that after decades of infighting, a glimmer of hope for lasting peace dawned in the land of the Nagas. However, asserting that anti Naga unification elements began their campaigns to fracture the much impressed peace and unification efforts, the release stated that the vicious cycle of violence renewed in the guise of so-called political principles to the utter dismay of peace loving Nagas.
“Isak Chishi Swu’s proclamation sought “unity, peace and reconciliation”. Now the habitual lairs are screaming “integration, solution, reconciliation and then unity”. The chameleon at Hebron is changing its colours once again to fool the people,” the release lashed out.
However, the release affirmed that the Nagas prefer unification and reconciliation instead of dubious slogans and added that unity should precede any solutions. “Thousands of Nagas have been sacrificed in the name of national principle by Muivah’s gang. Nagas want to bury the hatched and struggle against the real enemy unitedly, GPRN/NSCN has paved the way for complete unification and will not allow any imposter to destroy Naga unity,” the release stated.
Further saying that Naga unification and solution is the priority above everything else, the release declared that no stone shall be left unturned till Nagas achieve unity and finally the solution to the protracted Indo- Naga political imbroglio. In this regard, the “GPRN/NSCN” fervently appealed to all Nagas for prayer support so that the unification of Nagas and complete cessation of hostilities is achieved in the land.
Nagaland to march for peace morungexpress
DIMAPUR, MAY 13 (MExN): In tune with the May 5 meeting at Dimapur, the joint forum of GBs and DBs with representatives from all districts of the state and representatives of Naga Hoho, NBCC and other civil organizations have resolved to organise a “Peace March” in all district headquarters in Nagaland on May 20, 2008 at 9 am. A press release received here today stated that the “Peace March” will mainly highlight the desire of the people of Nagaland for peace.
According to the release, the march would also appeal to all factions to stop factional killings, confrontations and to ensure that the state is free of extortion, kidnappings and abductions and make it free of violence where every citizen feels safe and secure.
“It may be recalled that there have been peace rallies, torch rallies in various districts in recent years but perhaps this is the first time that it is being held simultaneously in all districts”, states the release.
The state government in line with its policy to be the facilitator for the peace process has welcomed this initiative and has asked DCs of the districts to extend support in this regard.
In another press release, the GBs and DBs forum appealed to the Naga Hoho, ENPO, NMA, NBCC, NPMHR, NSF, ENSF, Naga Council Dimapur, NWHD, DNSU, tribal Hohos, mothers, students, churches irrespective of denominations, public leaders and all peace loving concerned citizens to participate in their respective district rally. The convenor of the joint forum, Taku Longkumer stated that the rally is organised under the theme “To stop bloodshed and fratricidal killing among the Naga national workers groups” and appeals to all citizens to pray for God’s forgiveness for shortcomings and mistakes committed and God’s presence in the land.
The joint forum also directed the GBs and DBs of district forums to properly organise the rally.
Meanwhile the Dimapur district GBs and DBs forum stated that the Dimapur district forum will join the state and have the rally in the public ground from 9 AM. The forum invites all citizens of Dimapur to join the rally wholeheartedly adding that the people’s presence ‘would bring peace to the strife-torn state.’

Migrants grabbing lands at Andurjhar in BTC Correspondent Sentinel
KOKRAJHAR, May 14: There were only two Muslim families at Andurjhar part-I in the undivided Dhubri district, now in Kokrajhar, BTC as on 2005, but now more than 200 suspected nationalities have occupied land in the tribal belt and block land in the area under Bilasipara sub division at Ranjganj block.
The unabated influx of suspected nationalities is posing a serious threat to the Bodos and other indigenous people demographically, socially and economically.
The suspected nationalities have been purchasing lands in Audurjhar from the middlemen who are also migrant Bengali Muslims of the then East Bengal. According to locals, the people are purchasing land without a non objection certificate from BTC authority and have no proper documents identifying them as Indian citizens. Besides, hundreds of suspected Bangladeshis are setting houses in and around Andurjhar Part-I, Part-II, Florican illegally in Char areas of river Gaurang. The unabated influx in Char area is still continuing but the Dhubri district administration is maintaining a stoic silence over the issue. The illegal immigrants in Char areas of river Gaurang reached Ranighat and Simbargaon in North crossing over to Kokrajhar town. They have also set up a good number of villages along the river bank without any resistence from any quarter. These people of suspected nationalities use the river as their route and keep their belongings in boats thatched houses set up in open Char area or fertile forest lands.
The Sentinel correspondent paid a secret visit to Andurjhar and Diabari managed to get information on massive immigration into the locality. During the three km journey on foot through muddy roads, it was found that the entire areas is occupied by illegal migrants. In an exclusive interviw with The Sentinel a local resident of Diabari village Jibeswa Narzary(60) said there were only two Muslim families in the area before which have now multiplies to more than 200 families, taking the advantage of the weak stand of the government. Most of these people have set up houses just a couple of months ago and started agricultural activities. Narzary said the Bodo and Sutradhar people were the original inhabitants of the locality since ages and they are hardly 150 families at Anurjha Part-I and Diabari in combine. “We lived together peacefully since ages, but the illegal influx in the area is a serious threat for us”, he said adding that they (suspected Bangladeshi) are a very disturbing community in their conduct of daily life. When asked if the government was informed and if so whether they had come for assessment, the local people alleged that the Dhubri administration has prior informations on illegally grabbing of land but the administration could do nothing and in future too, they can not be expected to take affirmative action. The people also alleged that the Dhubri district administration has largest number of Muslim officials in many departments right from State legislators, and they are the absolute majority in the district.
Speaking to The Sentinel, one Narayan Sutracha of Andurjhar Part-I said many new families of suspected Bangladeshis were daily seen erecting houses in the area. He said that just one and half months ago, a good number of suspected nationalities have set up houses in south, east and north of their villages. The Silkikhata and Char area of river Gaurang are now full of these people, he said adding that the locals are being harrassed.He also alleged that the thieves and other social chaos have begun after the illegal migrants have settled in the locality. As per records of voter list of 2005, the areas fall under 11 No. Baokhungri BTC constituency. The voting centre of No. 40 Andurjhan had only two Muslim families in 2005 with five voters. Now these people would be the abolute majority in the next census as these doubtful citizens are turning their eyes towards Kokrajhar in the BTC area as it hold tremendous employment opportunity.
On the other hand, the president of All Asom Tribal Sangha (AATS) Ranjit Kumar Borgoyary said the Sangha will not sit silent over the issue. He said that the Sangha will pressurise the government to deport them and will move the court if necesary. He also said that on June 5, the Sangha will start a strong agitation in Guwahati demanding safeguard for 47 Tribal Belts and Blocks of the State.