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09/14/2009: "No dialogue with Delhi till Nagas unite’ Eric Machieo Morung Express"

‘No dialogue with Delhi till Nagas unite’ Eric Machieo Morung Express
Maj. Gen. Niki Sumi and Ato Kilonser Kitovi Zhimomi. (Morung Photos)

Suruhoto | September 13 : Ato Kilonser (Prime Minister) of the “GPRN/NSCN,” Kitovi Zhimomi has revealed that the organization has no immediate intentions to start dialogue with the Indian Government till the Nagas unite and speak with one voice. He, however, expressed optimism that the day may not be far when Nagas come under a common platform, making a reference to the ongoing efforts towards unity and reconciliation of all Nagas.
Kitovi optimistic about ongoing efforts at unity, reconciliation
Interacting with this Correspondent on the sidelines of a programme to honour Maj. Gen Niki Sumi on his completion of 25 years in the Naga national service at the “GPRN/NSCN” camp at Suruhoto on Thursday, the NSCN leader said unless all sections of the Nagas unite and speak as one voice, having dialogue with India would serve no purpose. “Without the Nagas first becoming united, having talks at this juncture can never serve the purpose. Rather, it would only prove to the world that Nagas are a divided family”, the leader said and expressed firm conviction that Nagas would realise this and make all efforts to forgive and forget and come together as one and present a common united voice to the world. He was also very optimistic that the efforts of the Forum of Naga Reconciliation (FNR) towards uniting the Naga family would bear fruit. The “GPRN/NSCN” Ato Kilonser also insisted that any solution of the Naga issue should be through dialogue and not through guns and violence.
‘Maj. Gen.’ Niki Sumi also echoed similar views saying it is futile to try to solve the Naga political problem without first uniting among ourselves. Maintaining that for too long Nagas have been fighting among ourselves, he appealed to all to listen to the voice of reason and unite and reconcile among ourselves and present a united voice to solve the vexed Naga issue. The senseless infighting among Nagas, he said, has cost too many precious Naga lives and the Nagas have had enough of killings. Earlier, emissary to the collective leadership, Kughalu Mulatonu had announced that the “GPRN/NSCN” had sent signals to the Indian Government of its desire to start dialogue to solve the Naga issue.
Meanwhile, hundreds from all over Naga-inhabited areas congregated at the Suruhoto camp here on Thursday to pay their respects to the General on his completion of 25 years in the service of the Naga nation. Those who paid their respects to the military commander included Naga national workers from the army and civil wings, public leaders and village elders, representatives of the collective leadership and even a serving legislator.
Those who spoke on the occasion, which included ‘ato kilonser’ Kitovi Zhimomi, extolled Niki as a living legend, a hero, a champion of the cause and also a guardian and fatherly figure to many. His sacrifices towards the cause of the Nagas will go down in the history of the Naga struggle; they all said and wished him and his family long life and further success in his future endeavours. On the occasion, congratulatory messages from top leaders of both the civil and military wings were read out by the programme chairman, Isak Sumi, PRO to ‘Maj. Gen.’ Niki. A souvenir recording his illustrious career in the national service from an insignificant soldier to the status of a legendary general was also released on the occasion.

NSCN-K harps on unity - Outfit’s leader lauds efforts to bring Naga groups together OUR CORRESPONDENT The Telegraph
Kohima,: The National Socialist Council of Nagaland (Khaplang) today said it would not start talks with the Centre till all the Naga groups were united.
Reacting to the Centre’s stand that both factions of the NSCN must share the table for talks with the government, NSCN (K) general secretary Kitovi Zhimomi said a solution would continue to elude the Naga people if all the factions of the rebel groups did not come together.
Sources said the Centre was preparing a special package for the Naga groups, which will be placed before the cabinet committee on security by November. However, New Delhi first wants the rebel groups to unite.
Zhimomi hoped that the Naga groups would come under a common platform.
He said the efforts of reconciliation were heading in the right direction.
He also lauded the efforts of Naga organisations, especially the Forum for Naga Reconciliation, which is spearheading the movement.
“Talks with New Delhi at this juncture without any unity among the Nagas will not bring any permanent solution to our problem. Instead it will only expose to the world that Nagas are a divided family,” Zhimomi said.
He added that the Nagas have started realising this and will soon present “a common and a united voice” to the world.
Kitovi said any efforts to find a solution to the Naga problem should be through dialogue and not through violence.
He denounced all forms of violence in Nagaland, reiterating the outfit’s policy to resolve the Naga issue through non-violent means.
On the issue of “sovereignty”, Zhimomi refused to comment at this juncture, as the NSCN (K) has not yet started political talks with the Centre.
But special emissary Kughalu Mulatonu said the word “sovereignty” would be redefined by the collective leadership of the outfit when it would resume talks with the Centre.
Niki Sumi, the top commander of the NSCN (K), echoed similar views, saying it would be futile to try to solve the Naga political problem without uniting various Naga groups.
The “senseless infighting” among Nagas, he said, had cost too many precious lives and the Nagas had enough of killings.
He appealed to all warring groups to listen to the “voice of reason” and “unite and reconcile” to solve the vexed Naga issue.
The Naga forum said the factions have agreed for a meeting of their top leaders in the next round of talks.
Rio cautions against violent border clashes morungexpress
Dimapur, September 13 (MExN): Disturbed by the latest border incident at Naginimora where the Assam Students Union from Sibsagar district had made provocative movement and demonstrations at Naginimora town, the Nagaland Chief Minister has written to his Assam counterpart Tarun Gogoi. In his letter dated September 12, 2009, Rio expressed his concern that these actions had alarmed the students’ community of Nagaland while pointing out that if the situation is not immediately brought under control there is possibility of violent clashes in the border areas.
The Nagaland Chief Minister also reminder that the border dispute between Assam and Nagaland was under adjudication by the Supreme Court of India and the commission set up for this purpose was regularly conducting hearings on this issue. “It will be foolhardy on the part of any state to resort to violent activities and demonstrations”, Rio stated in his letter to the Assam CM while seeking the latter’s immediate intervention to see that the students’ community from Assam is properly advised and restrained from precipitating the matter.

93 Jewels lay down arms - Formal ceremony likely on Sept. 24 OUR BUREAU The telegraph
Chief minister Tarun Gogoi’s absence may have pushed back the formal surrender ceremony of the Jewel Gorlosa faction of the Dima Halam Daogah, but the process began today with 193 cadres laying down their arms.
The cadres first gathered at Thanalambra, about 35km from the district headquarters of Haflong, before proceeding to the 5 Assam Police Battalion headquarters at Sontilla in North Cachar Hills to deposit their weapons.
They laid down over 70 weapons in the presence of police officials, a source said. Among the cadres who came on board today are DHD (J) heavyweights Daniel Dimasa, Maurang and Daku Dimasa.
“The cadres will be moved into designated camps,” the source said. Five designated camps in different parts of the district are ready for their arrival. The rebels will stay in the camps under the joint vigilance of police and the outfit’s own forces.
The director-general of police of south Assam zone, Dipak Kumar, today said 358 rebels were expected to deposit their arms by tomorrow. The formal surrender ceremony is expected on September 24 in the presence of the chief minister.
Gogoi is currently in the US and is likely to return to Guwahati on September 22. A source said the outfit wants the chief minister to be present at the ceremonial surrender.
“It is a question of giving a touch of respectability and importance to the outfit,” the source said. Apart from the need for VIP presence, the absence of the outfit’s commander-in-chief, Niranjan Hojai, is also delaying the surrender ceremony.
Hojai used to be oversee the illegal trafficking of arms from Southeast Asia to North Cachar via Mizoram.
“Niranjan is now in touch with his cadres in North Cachar, and has already given his nod for surrender of his cadres. We, therefore, have reasons to believe that he is coming over. The deferment would also give him some more time to reach the district.”
Hojai, who is believed to be in China, is now the top leader of the outfit after its chief Jewel Gorlosa and deputy commander-in-chief Partha Warisa were arrested from Bangalore on June 3. The Centre has, however, already indicated that talks could begin with the DHD (J) even if Hojai did not come.
NLFT rebels on surrender spree The Telegraph
Agartala, Sept. 13: After two decades of existence as a militant outfit, the banned National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) appears to be on its last lap now because of largescale desertion.
According to information gathered from surrendered militants of the group and independent sources, nearly all the 23 camps run by the NLFT in the Chittagong Hill Tracts of Bangladesh have been closed down with leaders, including its chief Biswamohan Debbarma, now staying in posh flats in Chittagong town and Dhaka.
Sources in the special branch (intelligence wing) of state police said the militants got into trouble shortly after the new Bangladesh government headed by Sheikh Hasina assumed power and launched a drive against the Northeast militants.
“It is not that security forces in Bangladesh demolished their camps and issued quit notices. They simply ceased earlier co-operation and warned them against free movement. This has demoralised the militants,” a source said. At the height of its strength, the NLFT had more than 800 cadres but now the strength is down to “two dozen”, the sources added.
“During the past three years alone nearly 500 NLFT rebels, including the top brass except Biswamohan himself, have laid down arms and the remaining handful of rebels are also on the lookout for ways to leave the camps,” the source said.
“The lone point of worry is that most of the militants have been fleeing camps without arms and ammunition because if they come back with arms given them by the outfit’s leadership retaliatory strike is likely to be launched on them and also on their families,” the source added. Three more NLFT militants surrendered last night in remote Chhawmanu and Gandacherra areas under Dhalai district. Police sources said hardcore NLFT rebels Dhancharai Reang, 32, and Jitendra Tripura, 30, had contacted Assam Rifles last week.
In a separate incident, another hardcore NLFT rebel, Subrata Debbarma, 33, surrendered at Gandacherra. Sources said the trio had deposited ammunition of AK-series rifles, two Chinese grenades and a wireless set but no sophisticated arms and ammunition.
Will to give inspires kids in Nagaland DNA Correspondent
Ahmedabad: Dimapur in Nagaland is a land of splendour and beauty. However, violence by militants and tribal infighting have ruined many a childhood in the north-eastern state. Thousands of children are orphaned, while thousand others are abandoned by their own families. The political situation does not raise much hope for them either.
The Design for Giving School Contest has inspired the privileged children of El Shaddai School in Dimapur to step out of their comfort zones and to 'feel, imagine and do' something to make a difference to the lives of thousands of violence-hit children. The plight of many buddies was staring in their faces - their living conditions, lack of education, lack of hygiene and enormous hardships that they faced every day. It was not difficult for the schoolchildren to think of an issue that needed their attention, says MwChang Jamatia, head teacher at El Shaddai School.
The motivation, in the beginning, for these children was to make sure that they won a nationwide contest. They brainstormed big ideas and things that they would do for the less privileged children. The idea of winning the contest, however, became irrelevant soon and the motivation to do something for the children turned into a spirit of giving - giving from their heart.
They quickly mobilised the parent body, teachers and fellow students and collected money to provide basic necessities at the home for the needy children. The spirit of giving was so infectious that students donated their own allowances to the cause.
Ask Marjo, a class VI student of El Shaddai, what has been the best experience of his life. With a sparkle in his eye and confidence of a scout, he beams, "It was when my friends and I went to underprivileged tribal children's home. We learnt a lesson there and it was that we received a lot more than what we gave to them. The kids at the home spontaneously came up and sang a song of thanks for us and the smile on their faces gave us a sense that our purpose was fulfilled".
This is just one of the many stories from across the country that are pouring in to the Riverside School that is conducting the Design for Giving School Contest. The contest has not only inspired the children of El Shaddai Academy to bring hope, joy and sense of pride to orphan and abandoned children in Nagaland but children all over the country are becoming agents of change and creating more stories of hope and compassion.These stories will appear in DNA in days to come, so keep reading.
NSCN welcomes ‘home comers’ Issued by:MIP/GPRN
The NSCN/GPRN in its Joint Council meeting dated, the 11th September 2009, at Council Headquarters, Hebron warmly welcomes the following home comers of different groups who joined into the mainstream admitting their past mistakes with realization that the NSCN under the Collective Leadership is the true torch bearer of Naga national movement for liberation. They solemnly pledge to work unsparingly for the just cause of the nation under the people’s mandated and legitimate banner of NSCN.
They are:
Sl. No Name Designation Region From
1 Mr. Perhevilie Tatar Angami NSCN (Kehoi Camp)
2 Mr. Vilelhou Leacy Angami -do-
3 Mr. Kuolahietuo -do- -do- -do-
4 Mr. Zetuo -do- -do- -do-
5 Mr. Visiezulie Region Secretary -do- -do-
6 Mr. Salie Nagi Razou Peyu -do- -do-
7 Mr. Neilhoukhotuo -do- -do- -do-
8 Mr. Seyiechutuo -do- -do- -do-
9 Mr. Theja-o Khapur -do- -do-
10 Mr. Neingulie -do- -do- -do-
11. Mr. Meirisiu William Dy. Kilonser(Education) Zeliangrong Region FGN/NNC
12 Corpl. Timothy Corporal ZLR --do-
13 Sgt.Maj. Ngoubuing Sgt. Maj. -do- NSCN (K)
14 Corpl. Eilungbuing Corporal -do- -do-
15 Capt. Vesaneo Captain Chakhesang Region FGN/NNC (accordist)
16 2nd Lt. Vesaku 2nd Lieutenant -do- -do-
17 Lt. Krodeo Lieutenant -do- -do-
18 Maj. Nguothoba Major Pochury Region NSCN (Kehoi Camp)
19 Sgt. Hokivi Sergeant Sumi Region -do-
20 Sgt. Khetoka Sergeant Sumi Region -do-
21 Capt. Throtongse Captain Sangtam Region FGN
22 Cpl. Belongling Corporal Chang Region FGN
23 Mr. R. Kiusangthong CCM Tisong Region NSCN (K)

Issued by:MIP/GPRN

A progressive society still ignorant about rights Morung Express News
Dimapur | September 13 : With a literacy rate of 67.11% (as per 2001 census), Nagaland represents one of the highest literacy rates in the country. But, it is quite possible to be literate and fundamentally ignorant. Consequently, the state scores one of the lowest on awareness about various rights. The number of educated is progressively increasing but, it is observed, people are still live in ignorance about their rights. Nagas have become easy targets of social, legal and human rights violation. Yet, most people choose to ignore them or remain silent.
Joshua Sheqi, a lawyer and member of a non-government organization called Youthnet, has traveled across Nagaland creating awareness on the right to information. A powerful tool to check corruption, Youthnet has taken a leap in revealing huge discrepancies in various government departments in Nagaland. Joshua says many people in the rural areas of the state are surprised that there is something called the ‘RTI.’ The legal right has been an eye-opener for many people but Joshua believes that there still has to be more sensitization on RTI in the state.
There is a certain imbalance of growth in society due to ignorance and lack of awareness among citizens. Activists believe this could have far reaching consequences and sink the state further into corruption. A state deep rooted in corruption, the people of Nagaland instead of claiming their rights have disowned them, they say.
“Nagas have become very accommodative to corruption,” a human rights activist, Aloto Kiho says. Whether it is violation of basic human rights, legal or social rights, Nagas have a complacent attitude and seek an easier way out- to keep silent, he asserts. Others also agree that Nagas not only are unaware but also complacent and not responsible when it comes to asserting their rights. “It is observed during most times that people are aware their rights are violated but don’t want to be the complainants, consumer right activist, Kezhokhoto Savi says. Savi says awareness is developing very slowly but things have improved considerably over the last few years. He gives credit to the media for bringing about the change. President of the Nagaland Voluntary Consumers Organization, Savi, encounters everyday traders taking advantage of the ignorance of the public. Unaware that their basic social and economic rights are being violated, Naga public continues to fall prey to these traders. “Ignorance is not bliss, it keeps you in the dark about a lot of things,” one lawyer says, while many agree it is devastating for the society and appealed to mass media to create more awareness on peoples’ rights.
By providing rights to citizens, government agencies are required to impart education of but it is observed the public rely more on outside agencies that work for specific causes. The dependency factor is yet another reason why Nagas cannot come out of their shell. Youthnet has and continues to face this problem. Once such agencies begin to take up social causes, the public thrust their responsibility on them.
Activists say it is important to strengthen the government agencies and departments so that awareness to the masses will be far-reaching. Activists also say that the government should as a matter of priority commit to the various resolutions, acts and rights. On the other hand, citizens must also to exercise their rights with responsibility and not be redundant, the activists say.
‘Arms in SE Asia sustaining NE militancy’ (PTI):
NEW DELHI, SEPT 14 The Centre today said insurgency in the North-East has been sustained due to the extensive international border which the militants could freely cross over and take shelter in the neighbouring countries where arms and ammunition are easily available. Inaugurating a three-day conference of Directors General and Inspectors General of police, Home Minister P Chidambaram described endemic insurgencies in the North-East as yet another security challenge before the country.
“Insurgency in the North-East has been sustained to a significant extent due to an extensive international border, safe sanctuaries in the neighbouring countries and easy availability of sophisticated arms in South-East Asia,” he said.
Chidambaram said large scale diversion of development funds to the militants gives them easy access to critical resources which helps them recruit new cadres as well as procure arms.
“This Conference should dwell on finding workable ways and means to curb illegal diversion of funds to the militants,” he said.
Chidambaram said the trend of gradual deterioration in security situation during the last several years seems to have been checked this year with relative decline in overall violence.
“Sharp shrinkage in social resonance has rendered ULFA a much weaker organisation. A significant chunk of the NDFB choosing to abjure violence and seek redressal through constitutionally available means has marginalised the anti-talks faction and has led to a perceptible reduction in violence in lower Assam,” he said.
Maintaining that the hill districts continues to remain disturbed, he said the government welcomes the recent decision of the DHD(J) to surrender arms, remain in camps and talk to the Government of Assam on their demands.
“The security situation has improved perceptibly in Meghalaya and Tripura where insurgencies have been contained. Regretfully, Manipur remains resistant to counter-insurgency interventions. It is the most insurgency-affected state in the North-East,” he said.
Maoists-NE rebels nexus
MAOISTS are trying to forge an alliance with insurgents and secessionist elements in the North-East to expand their network and influence, Home Minister P Chidambaram said today, reflecting a new security challenge.
“It (Communist Party of India-Maoist) has been keenly seeking ideological resonance and tactical understanding with the north-east insurgents and has begun to lend support to their secessionist ideology and demands,” Chidambaram said, adding, the naxals are making a bid to expand their network and influence in the country.
The Home Minister said Left wing extremism purports to be a radical form of communism and today, various groups adhering to this outdated ideology have their pockets of influence in 20 states across the country.
“Over 2,000 police station areas in 223 districts in these states are partially or substantially affected by the menace,” he said.
India, Bhutan for joint fight
With the alleged nexus between Maoist groups of Bhutan and militants in northeast India coming to the fore, the two countries have pledged for a joint fight in securing their borders besides stationing more guards at the frontiers.
At the 6th Indo-Bhutan Border Meeting, Bhutan Home Secretary Penden Wangchuk expressed concern over reports that insurgents groups are being trained in the North Eastern states of Manipur and Nagaland.
“If militants are trained, they can be a threat to Bhutan, because it’s mutual as threat to Bhutan comes from Indian insurgent groups flushed out from Bhutanese soil in 2003,” he said.
“The insurgents are linked to Maoists and militants of eastern Nepal and they can pose a threat to security,” Wangchuk was quoted as saying by state-run newspaper Kuensel.
A member of the Indian delegation said there were links between the Communist Party of Bhutan and northeast rebel groups like ULFA, NDFB and KLO.
Commission asks Nagaland, Arunachal to submit evidences SC panel holds hearing on inter-State border disputes By our Staff Reporter Sentinel


GUWAHATI, Sept 14: The local commission that was formed by the Supreme Court to settle Asom-Nagaland and Asom-Arunachal Pradesh border disputes has asked both Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh to submit documents and evidences in support of their claim over disputed land with Asom by November 22 when the commission will hold its next hearing on border disputes. The commission had its hearing in New Delhi yesterday in presence of representatives from all the three States.
The commission made it clear to Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh that their claim over the disputed lands have already been rejected by Asom with evidence, and hence if they have any additional evidences in support of their claim over the disputed lands, they have to submit them by November 22. The commission has further informed Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh that the Asom Government is ready to reply, with evidence, to the additional queries put forth by them on the affidavit that was filed by Asom.
The Asom Government claims that 66,241 hectares of its lands have been encroached by Nagaland which claims the lands in questions are of Nagas. In 1962 after Nagaland had attained statehood, the Centre demarcated the constitutional boundary, but the Nagas claim that they did not accept that boundary at that time. They have been putting pressure on the Centre to keep the historical boundary intact. There were many discussions between Asom Government and its Nagaland counterpart on the border disputes, but to no avail. In 1988, the Asom Government had to move the Supreme Court and filed a case (2/1988) against Nagaland Government. An additional case of Arunachal Pradesh was also clubbed with the case.
The local commission, headed by Justice (Retd) SN Bharghav, holds hearing from time to time. This apart, Chief Secretary-level, Commissioner-level and DIG-level talks on border disputes between Asom and Nagaland are held from time to time.

SPEECH OF THE PRESIDENT OF NDFB, D. R. NABLA ON THE OCCASION OF MARTYRS’ DAY SEPTEMBER 14, 2009

My beloved freedom fighters and fellow freedom loving countrymen! At the outset of my speech I pay my deepest homage and tribute to the martyrs who have heroically sacrificed their lives and to those who are still embracing martyrdom to fulfill the national liberation movement of the National Democratic Front of Boroland. Also I salute and pay tribute to those who are until now lingering in different jails and who are missing after they were arrested by Indian security forces.
Today is the Martyrs’ Day. Today is the commemoration day of our brave and valiant fighters who have sacrificed their precious blood and lives for Boroland. Today is the day to remember and pay respect and tribute to those who have fought with invincible power for their holy land. It is a day to vow again to uphold the sacrifices and dreams of our martyrs. Today we pay rich tribute and homage to those who have sacrificed their lives to liberate the Boroland and Boro people from the exploitation, suppression and occupation of India.
Today, on this 14th day of September, 1988, Action Commander B. Bangbur Gwra embraced first martyrdom by sacrificing his precious life for the Boroland and Boro nation. Since then this day has been observed as the Martyrs’ Day to commemorate all those who have sacrificed their lives and hitherto who are suffering untold miseries by upholding the ideology and principle of the NDFB. Since September 14, 1988, many have sacrificed their lives and till this day many are embracing martyrdom by upholding the ideology and principle of the NDFB. Therefore, every year, to pay deep respect and salute the martyrs we have been commemorating this day as Martyrs’ Day.
My dear comrades and fellow countrymen! We had been solemnly and unitedly observing this Martyrs’ Day for the last 21 years. But today, though reluctant, I must admit that unlike previous years, this year we have been unable to observe this Martyrs’ Day together. For the first time in 22 years we could not pay our deep respect and tribute to the martyrs together. We fail to uphold their dreams and sacrifices together. Even after fighting unitedly for the last 22 years many of our leaders have drifted away from the very ideology and principle of the NDFB only on the matters of extension of ceasefire and political talks. In order to resolve standing political issues between India and Boroland through peaceful and democratic means, the NDFB had declared unilateral ceasefire and a formal ceasefire agreement was signed on 30th May 2005 with government of India. All the cadres and members of the NDFB and the freedom loving people in general had high hope in reaching an amicable and lasting political solution. NDFB had even submitted the Proposed Agenda for talks on 1st May 2008 to the Prime Minister of India as a guideline to begin the political talks.
But it was unfortunate that India did not want to talk and resolve the Indo-Boro problem peacefully and democratically. After the meeting of the Ceasefire Ground Rules Monitoring Committee that was held in Guwahati on the 9th May, 2008, Mr. Naveen Verma, Joint Secretary (NE), Ministry of Home Affairs, unequivocally told the representatives of the NDFB that the Proposed Agenda had “foreign language” in it and India would never talk to NDFB unless it is revised and amended. He apparently intended not only to insult but also to intimidate the real patriots of the NDFB. Thus the government of India, once more, forced the real revolutionaries and patriots of the Boro people to take the arms in their hands. For the real revolutionaries and patriots of the NDFB, there was no other option but to walk away from the ceasefire and fight back for their historical rights
The real revolutionaries and the patriots of the NDFB can never compromise the ideology and principle of the party before the formal political talks. How can the real revolutionaries and patriots betray the cause of the Boro nation? Since the British rule the Boro people fought peacefully and democratically for their historical rights. Armed movement was never a choice of the Boro race. But only when all the peaceful and political movement failed to achieve the political aspiration and historical rights, the Boro people resorted to the last option – the armed revolutionary movement. Nevertheless, the NDFB unilaterally declared ceasefire and try to resolve the political problems peacefully and democratically. But once again we are forced by India to take up the arms and fight back for our historical rights. We are never opposed to peaceful solution of the problems. Still we are ready to talk based on the Proposed Agenda submitted to the government of India on the 1st May, 2008.
Like all living beings and organizations, the NDFB has also encountered crisis and problems since its formation. But for the last 23 years we have unitedly and boldly faced all this crisis and problem and emerged stronger day by day. We will face all problems firmly and resolutely and will overcome all these problems. We have faced all problems unitedly and resolutely and emerged victorious and hope that we will prevail. On this Martyrs’ Day, therefore, I would like to appeal all my comrades and the fellow countrymen to face all national problems firmly and resolutely.
As never before, the Boro race is now confronting intense conspiracy of annihilation. Daily in the name of encounter, the Unified Command of Indian security forces is killing the Boroland Army and the innocent Boro youths. Now the conspiracy is gathering momentum. But despite all this killings we are ever stronger. Since we are getting stronger, they are killing our people. But victory is not in killing but in fearlessness of death. I have strong faith that on our death the Boro nation will be victorious. A “Free Boroland” was the dream of our martyrs but they could not get to their destination. You and I may not get to our destination - “independent Boroland and Boro nation” but hope that one day, on our supreme sacrifices the Boroland and Boro nation will be free and our future generation will live according to their will.
The government of India assured that political talks could start if the words, “right to national self determination, including right to independence and sovereignty” were revised and amended from the Proposed Agenda. However, without discussing the matters with all the cadres and members of the party, the Proposed Agenda was hurriedly revised and amended by our leaders against the ideology and principle of the Constitution and Manifesto of our party and dreams and sacrifices of our martyrs and submitted to the government of India a year ago as “Memorandum”. But till today why is India not talking to them? Why are they yet to be invited for the talks? Except few leaders, no member of the NDFB knew about contents of the memorandum and the development within the party. Therefore, I would like to appeal all my beloved cadres and members of the NDFB, who had no part in submitting memorandum, to fight back embracing the ideology of the party and the dreams of our martyrs.
My beloved freedom fighters and fellow countrymen! We can honor our brave and valiant heroes only if we follow their dreams, if we uphold their inspirations, if we prepare ever to fight and sacrifice ourselves for the liberation of Boroland and Boro people. So, from the bottom of my heart I appeal all our comrades and the fellow countrymen to follow the path of our martyrs and fight to free our beloved Boroland with all determination and resolution.
Victory to the Boro people
Long Live National Liberation Movement
Long Live NDFB
“Let us die for Boro nation, but let not Boro nation die for us”


D. R. Nabla
President, NDFB