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09/19/2009: "NSCN (I-M) attacks state politicians over Naga issue, (NPN):"

NSCN (I-M) attacks state politicians over Naga issue, (NPN):

DIMAPUR Reacting to what was described as “misleading utterances” by Nagaland state political leaders “on the current Indo-Naga political issue”, the NSCN (I-M), through its MIP said there was need for “serious correction lest the sensitive Naga issue is exploited to serve the interest of the enemies”.
Alleging that India was making a desperate attempt “to downgrade the Naga issue to something of development problem”, the NSCN (I-M) asserted it stood alerted to “this under current game plan.”
Stating that “lakhs of Nagas died sacrificing their lives for the political cause of the Naga nation”, the NSCN(I-M) said this “cannot be simply wished away just to keep the New Delhi bosses in good humour” adding “what greater act of cheating the Naga people-living or dead.”
Further, it said the issue was “going to be treacherous in any sense of the term” and lamented that political leaders of every hue were “shouting for Naga solution within the parameter of the Indian constitution”.
It said that for Nagas “history was a living testimony of the Naga political struggle which could not be distorted or diluted under the pressure of any situation” and neither could it be blotted by India or Burma that the Nagas declared their independence on August 14, 1947.
The NSCN (I-M) also said its joint council meeting had examined the “wise statements” of the MLAs in Nagaland including that of the NPCC president, K.V. Pusa.
“Who is K.V.Pusa to speak on behalf of the Naga people on solution of the Naga political issue under the Indian constitution?” the NSCN (I-M) asked.
The MIP statement said there was no room for doubt that the state politicians were agents of Indianization.
It was also stated that the voices of such politicians would ‘never’ go down with the people even if they spoke with an angelic voice.
The NSCN (I-M) was also irked by statement of the political leaders who had the audacity to say that “no group enjoys the mandate of the entire Nagas.” It regarded the statement as simply to show reckless disregard of the recent historical reality. “More than that, this is the reflection of their ill-conceived program on Naga solution at the behest of their Indian masters and nothing else,” the MIP statement added.
It asserted that faithful soldiers of India would always speak of Naga solution with strong leaning towards protecting Indian interest at the cost of Naga political issue. “So to speak the truth they are just agents of the Indian colonial power,” the MIP said. It was pointed out that the NSCN (I-M) and the government of India have been holding talks for the last 12 years without any condition. “But who give KV Pusa the mandate to speak for the Naga solution under the Indian constitution?” the NSCN (I-M) questioned again.
“Free Nagalim is not only the principle but the mandate of the Naga people….And naturally, any organizations or section of the people or individuals who go against the declared foundation earn the wrath of the people and forfeit the support of the Naga people,” it said.
The NSCN (I-M) said that the Naga people have never mandated any organization, party or individuals at any point of time to talk on the Naga national issue at the cost of that principle or barter the political issue for development fund. “Let no Naga walk into the forbidden zone where even Angels fear to tread,” it yearned.
The NSCN (I-M) said history would speak whether the Shillong Accord was a covenant of freedom and capitulation and whether it was the will of the Naga people or that of the Indians. It went on to say that history would also speak whether “Kitovi-Mulatonu group” and others were mandated by the people or self-proclaimed. “The whole world knows they are being sheltered and financed by the enemies of the people. Can traitors represent the people?” the MIP statement added.

NNC, FGN Sumi region resolve DIMAPUR, SEPT 19 (NPN):
Drawing attention to the statement made by NNC (parent body) central executive member Yilow Lotha on NNC’s stand on Common Naga Platform and “subsequent silence” over the matter by the leaders of NNC (parent body), the members of FGN and NNC Sumi region today said Yilow’s statement and “silent approval” by the leaders has not only shown their “ignorance of Naga history” but has seriously compromised the stand of the NNC for sovereignty.
In a joint statement received here Saturday, the FGN Sumi region “midan peyu” Hekhuvi Achumi, “brig” Tokugha Zhimo, NNC Sumi region president Kiheto Sumi and vice president Shivito Wokhami said that 22 members from NNC (parent body) led by Kiheto and Shivito have resolved to work under the leadership of NNC president Adinno and FGN “kedahge” S Singnya “who are unwaveringly upholding the sovereignty of the Nagas.”

From bamboo to music: Nagaland goes international Nagaland page

LA All Stars to perform in Dimapur on Sept 29, Mr Big on Oct 14
Dimapur, September 18: Nagaland is slowly making its presence felt in the world stage which if judiciously harnessed could boost the economy of this remote Northeastern state in India largely dependent on Central grants to meet ends meet.
While state chief minister, Neiphiu Rio took the podium at the World Bamboo Conference at Bangkok to sell not only the State's but the entire NE region's bamboo potential to investors (Rio has since gone to Korea), renowned internationally acclaimed music bands and stars are scampering to perform in Nagaland instead of more lucrative appearances in metro cities in India.
Although Shillong in the NE sister state of Meghalaya remains the preferred destination of international music bands, Dimapur in Nagaland is gradually making its presence felt in the international music calendar.
In a major boon to music lovers in the State, two internationally renowned bands (one an ensemble of stars) will perform in Dimapur on September 29 and October 14 next. The venue for both the concert will be the DDSC Stadium here.
But the big news first. Nagaland will be a part of Mr Big's first concert in India this October. Initially Mr Big was to perform in Mumbai on October 14 as part of the second leg of their reunion tour. But the official promoters of the band, Neoclasse said on the same date the band will perform in Dimapur.
According to the bands official website mrbigsite.com, the band was initially scheduled to perform in Mumbai on October 14, however, now, on the same date the band will perform in Dimapur, Nagaland.
"We had thought of it earlier, but then Mumbai is a pretty expensive city, somehow things did not fall into place - we thought its better to put up the concert in Northeast," RadioandMusic.com quoted a spokesperson of the Neoclasse, the official promoters of the band, as having said.
Mr. Big will now perform in Bangalore, Shillong and Dimapur (Nagaland). The tickets for Mr Big concert will be of two categories - Rs 600 and Rs 1500. The tickets will be available from October 1 in Shillong and Dimapur. Online booking -www.bookmyshow.com and all Planet M stores in Bangalore, Shillong and Guwahati.
Prior to the Mr Big concert, another treat awaits the music connoisseurs in the State. On September 29, an ensemble of international rock stars called the LA All Stars Band will take the stage at the DDSC Stadium here. The line up of the LA All Stars Band reads like the who's who of rock music.
In vocals & guitars, they have Gilby Clarke of Guns N' Roses, The Bronx, LA Guns & Alice Cooper fame; Eric Dover of Jellyfish, Slash's Snakepit and Alice Cooper in guitars, Muddy Stardust (Mark Dutton) of LA Guns is their bassist and Troy Patrick of White Lion fame in the drums.
Troy Patrick is the only member of the band that had earlier performed in Nagaland, and it wouldn't be a surprise if he had anything to do in convincing the other stars in the band to come to Nagaland.
During White Lion sold-out concert in Dimapur last year, the band members were all praise for Nagas hospitability and their knowledge of music. They had also promised to convey to the international music fraternity about the feasibility of Nagaland as a major destination in the international music tour.
Organizers of the concert, the Event Factory, informed that pricing of tickets have been kept at a minimum so that all music fans get the real deal. There will be only one category of ticket priced at Rs 300, with anyone entering the stadium first getting to view the stars performing up close.
The LA All Stars Band will arrive Dimapur on September 27, and they will visit Zion Hospital on September 28. A proceed of the tickets sale will go to Zion Hospital in aid of children in need of treatment for cleft lip, palate and birth defects. Later on September 28, the band members will interact with local musicians at NH 39 conference hall, for which the organizers have invited all interested local musicians.
The organizers also thanked the Music Task Force, the Department of Arts & Culture and the Department of Youth Resource & Sports for their support.
(Page News Service)

United States of Nagalim (USN) Nagaland page
The Statement in one of the local dailies on Sept. 7, 2009 heading – “Naga Peace Package by November ) GOI tells Nagas group to forget Naga Integration)” has awakened ( creating and emotionally awakened, more seriousness, understanding) and above all opened the eyes from the slumber of the Nagas in general and the Nagas who are still included in other states, countries like Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam and Myanmar (Burma) in particular.
It is a well known fact that the Manipuries (Meeteis) are restlessly struggling for protection of Manipur State territorial integrity. The geographical are of Manipur State is 22327 sq. kms, with 6 districts till a few years ago. Out of these 22327 sq. kms, 2238 sq. kms, called the Imphal Valley, was the Manipur Central Districts there the Meeteis live and the remaining 20089 sq.kms is the tribal areas where Nagas live in Tamenglong, Senapati, Ukrul and Chandel districts and Paiteis and Mizo-Chin groups live in Churachunpur District. But for reasons best known to all of us, out of this smallest district where meeteis live, the government of Manipur had created this district into for districts. Thereby swallowing, grapping all the Central Fund allotted to the state besides exploiting, suppressing, oppressing the Hill Tribals from all facilities, benefits entitled from the state. Now the alternative for the Hill Tribals who are living in Manipur shall have a separate unit of administration severing from the present joint administration of Manipur state.
It is an open secret that all the Cabinet Ministers of Manipur has been occasionally going and camping in New Delhi entreating, convincing the Indian Leadership to support and protect the territorial integrity of Manipur State. Even the women folk had been parading naked with the objective of not to disturb the territorial integrity of Manipur State. Whenever, wherever any public meeting of the Meeteis is held, the issue of territorial integrity is a must to discuss. Recently, even Shri. Rahul Ghandhi MP, during his maiden visit to Manipur state straight away assured the meeteis that the territorial integrity of Manipur State will be protected. Mr. G.K.Pillai, Union Home Secretary at Imphal said that the Manipur territorial integrity will not be disturbed. However, in spite of all this events the Nagas of Manipur had never uttered anything about Manipur State territorial disintegrety. There are different ethnics tribes in many states but till now, the Nagas of Manipur have never demanded to have a different state.
What is Naga Integration? From the beginning Nagas are one integrated. Does Shri. G.K. Pillai’s Naga integration means the Nagas who are still living outside the present Nagaland State should be brought under one Chief Ministership? NO, Naga Nation according to the Naga Ancestral Domain who are now living in different countries, states would come and form different States and form ten units of states at the most and come under one Prime Ministership and ultimately named as United States of Nagalim (USN).
It will definitely come true and even predicted the Divine Revelation concerning the North East Region earlier by Rev. Mozheu ( an aged man of 95 year old).
Er.S.ASIHO
(Retd. S E)
DHD-J seeks camp in Naga-dominated area The telegraph


Surrendered DHD-J rebels at Sontilla. Picture by Eastern Projections
Guwahati,
. 18: The Dima Halam Daogah (Jewel) has sought a camp at Mahur in Assam’s North Cachar Hills district to deny any edge to Naga militant organisations in the wake of the Dimasa outfit laying down arms.
The DHD (J) feels that Naga outfits would try to expand their area of influence in the district, taking advantage of the ceasefire by Dimasa outfits. The DHD (Nunisa) is already under a ceasefire since 2003 and cadres of the Jewel faction laid down arms this week.
The Isak-Muivah faction of the NSCN has been demanding integration of the Naga-inhabited areas of NC Hills, contiguous to Nagaland, in its proposed Naga homeland. Mahur is one such stretch. The Nunisa faction already has a camp in another Naga-populated area of Maibong.
The 373 DHD (J) militants who came overground on Sunday and Monday are now housed in two camps at Jatinga and Kapucherra. The non-Dimasa population in Jatinga is objecting to the camp, fearing that it would give an upper hand to the Dimasas in the area although it cited a “sense of insecurity” as its reason.
The positioning of the camps assume significance as militant groups in the district have been known to fuel ethnic conflicts.
Sources today said the DHD (J), while seeking a camp at Mahur, pointed out to Dispur that the Naga militant outfit, which has a strong presence in the Naga-dominated areas, might target Dimasa villages in these areas.
A source said, “No decision has been taken... we will have to see. Besides, there are security forces to deal with such matters. We cannot allow two militant groups to slug it out between themselves.”
However, a senior police official said even the security forces in the district apprehend that militant groups from outside might try to fill in the vacuum created by the laying down of arms by both factions of the DHD.
Apart from the NSCN, the Karbi Longri North Cachar Hills Liberation Front and the Hmar People’s Conference (Democratic) might try to increase their influence, particularly to take over the lucrative “extortion business”.
These outfits may also try to provoke the non-Dimasas, pointing at the DHD (J)’s demand for the change of nomenclature of the district, the official said. Renaming of the district to Dima Hasao Raji (Dimasa homeland) is one of the key demands of the DHD (J). Two organisations representing the Dimasa and non-Dimasa communities today discussed this demand with a cabinet sub-committee here.
Control over the NC Hills is also important for militant organisations because of the district’s strategic location. It provides an entry route to Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Meghalaya, apart from Cachar and Karbi Anglong districts of Assam.
The official said security forces would continue to maintain their presence in the district.
Talks fail, KSU burns effigies OUR CORRESPONDENT The Telegraph


Bindo Lanong
Shillong, Sept. 18: Khasi Students Union volunteers burnt effigies of chief minister D.D. Lapang at Police Bazar here today after talks with the Meghalaya government on pre-development projects in uranium mining sites failed to make any headway.
The union also burnt the effigies of cabinet ministers and officials of the Uranium Corporation of India Limited (UCIL) during its first phase of agitation that began today and will continue till September 23.
The KSU had decided to go for the agitation in protest against the cabinet’s decision to allow the UCIL to start pre-development projects in the uranium mining sites in West Khasi Hills.
Chief minister D.D. Lapang had deputed deputy chief minister Bindo Lanong, who is also the mining minister, to discuss the pre-development projects with the KSU.
Though the meeting discussed the pre-development projects to be initiated by the UCIL in the uranium mining sites, the government’s intention was to convince the KSU to suspend its agitation.
The KSU leaders who attended the meeting told Lanong that the UCIL-sponsored Rs 209-crore development project should be implemented in the entire West Khasi Hills district.
The KSU said if the UCIL focused on pre-development activities only in the uranium mining sites of the district, it would indicate that its intention was to start mining at the earliest.
KSU president Samuel Jyrwa said they wanted the pre-development projects to be beneficial to the entire district and not just the uranium mining sites. If these projects are undertaken in uranium mining sites, the government will encourage uranium mining to start at any time, the union contended.
The KSU wants to make sure that the pre-development projects should not be linked to actual uranium mining.
The KSU asked the government to urge the UCIL to prepare a detailed project report on the development projects in the entire West Khasi Hills minus uranium mining sites.
Lanong said the meeting discussed pre-development projects and not actual uranium mining. He assured the KSU delegates that their suggestions would be presented to the cabinet.
Another Khasi hills-based anti-uranium mining group, the Hynniewtrep National Youth Front, told reporters today that the government should ask UCIL to stop work as it was “nothing but preparatory work” to go ahead with uranium mining.
Halt war on ethnic nationalities immediately by Mizzima News






Mizzima News - The Burmese military junta is relentlessly mounting pressure on ceasefire groups to amalgamate them under the total control of the Burmese Army. The regime ought to stop using its military might and the law of the jungle against the ceasefire groups, but find political solutions to the issue.

After successfully putting the Burmese pro-democracy leader Daw Aung San Suu Kyi behind bars in a step to move her out of their planned 2010 general elections, another victim in their plans of elimination of all obstacles on its way to the seven-step roadmap is the Kokang ceasefire group known as Shan State Special Region No. 1 led by Peng Jiasheng. The generals from Naypyitaw attacked and captured the Kokang group territories in end August.

Clashes broke out in Kokang areas on August 27 after the junta’s troops raided and searched the house of the Kokang leader Peng Jiasheng on the pretext of searching for narcotic drugs. According to the defeated Peng Jiasheng’s sources, the two-day war left nearly 200 including civilians dead. The Burmese Army lost 26 men while 47 were injured.

Many houses were destroyed in the Kokang capital Lao Kai and over 30,000 civilians became war refugees and fled to neighbouring China within days.

The leader of the Kokang Army also known as the Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army (MNDAA), once put on a pedestal and highly revered by the ruling generals, has now turned into a drug-warlord in the eyes of the junta. Meanwhile, the group's deputy leader Bai Souqing has became a temporary ally of Naypyitaw.

It is rather ironic and interesting, to see the extremely nationalistic ruling generals, who have been in deep slumber for the past 20 years over drug production and trafficking in this region, suddenly waking up and implementing a drug eradication programme. Now the generals can afford to forget what these drug lords had contributed to them in terms of legitimacy and the financial support through their black money. Though these contributions were once crucial for the regime to consolidate power, it no longer seems to be as important for them as having control over the territories of the ceasefire armed groups.

The junta’s exploitation of the rift among ceasefire groups is a lesson to be learnt by all other ceasefire groups including Wa, Kachin, Mongla, Mon and Karen.

There can be no lasting peace in Burma unless the ethnic issues are resolved through negotiation and peaceful means. Equality, justice, peace and development can be best achieved only through political negotiation and not by repression.