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09/20/2009: "Nagaland must be independent Nrisao Lotha Morung Express"

Nagaland must be independent Nrisao Lotha Morung Express

•-To fellow Nagas and citizens of the Naga country irrespective of geographical locations, learn and understand it. Mahatma Gandhi and Subash Chandra Bose though fought the British Government with different approach, they had the same ideology i,e Freedom India. Both sacrificed their lives for the people of India and the Country. Consequently the role they played for India was a success and achieved victory (independence) from the British government because Gandhiji accepted the British Constitution peacefully. The British government set India free and formed an interim Government under the Constitution of the British. India became a fully liberated nation by the declaration of India Republic sovereign Nation on 26th January 1951 only (i,e after the constitution of India was framed and approved). And till today we are living peacefully.
But our Naga Freedom fighter’s ideology is quite different from the others. Naga national workers fight among themselves and forming new factions instead of fighting for sovereign Naga Nation. Even so, the Indian Government understands the aspiration of the Nagas. That is the reason why the Indian Home Minister has openly conveyed upon the collective leaderships of our Naga National Workers to stop confronting each other and come forward together with join hands and accept the Independent Nagaland under the Constitution of India.
Well, it will be a good thing to acknowledge that in today’s world, those people who kidnapped, kill human beings, extort and act violently as much as they want are the activities of a terrorists. And what do they achieve- nothing except bring destruction to humanity and invite the wrath of the people. But when Government arm forces goes to war or act to defend the nation and the people from the common enemies and unwanted elements, the Nation praises their name and award them gallantry medals for life and to their children even up to three generations in the future.
Therefore every Naga citizens and Naga National workers shall keep reserve ‘I ought to love my country Nagaland/Nagalim,’ and let it off all your secret bad activities and love your country by acknowledging it mournfully, for your tomorrow. For, “The survival of the Nagas depends upon their Nationhood. If the Nagas fail to uphold their ancestral sovereign nation, they would become lost tribes and vanish in their disappearing nation”. May God forbid it.
When the Naga political problem is solved there shall be an unending joy and rejoicing for 50 years onwards. Therefore praying you to come and join hands together to praise God for your future generations.
When the Naga political problem is solved, Naga Nation shall be created into three regions or states i.e as per the wishes and aspirations of the Naga literate elders which was convened in the 1950s at Kohima. There are 1. Patkai State. 2. Japfü State and 3. Doyang State. And when this is achieved there shall be creating more and more opportunities for the children of all ages in free Nagaland/Nagalim. Therefore be happy in the name of God for your tomorrow.
Kuknalim

Nrisao Lotha, Ex-Village Chairman
Lakhuti; Wokha, Nagaland

What does the history say about Naga history? Issued by: MIP/GPRN

In the context of the misleading utterances emanating from Nagaland State political leaders on the current Indo-Naga political issue it became a matter of serious correction lest the sensitive Naga issue is exploited to serve the interest of the enemies. Given the desperate attempt by India to downgrade the Naga issue to something of development problem NSCN stands ever alert to this under-current game-plan. Lakhs of Nagas who died sacrificing their lives for the political cause of the Naga nation cannot be simply wished away just to keep the New Delhi bosses in good humor. This is going to be treacherous in any sense of the term. But unfortunately, the leader of every political hue is shouting for Naga solution within the parameter of the Indian constitution. What greater act of cheating the Naga people-living or dead!
For the Nagas, history is a living testimony and the history of the Naga political struggle cannot be distorted or diluted under the pressure of any situation. The saying goes-“The Sun is always the sun even if it is not recognized: Whether India or Burma recognize it or not the Naga people have declared their independence day on 14th August,1947 and this historical fact can never be blotted by India and Burma.
The Naga national political philosophy begins from the rock of free Nagalim, the uniting point of all Nagas from all quarters. 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. The national resistance movement spearheaded by NSCN is based on that reality. And NSCN was formed on that foundation. The current Indo-Naga ceasefire is also based on that. It is an agreement of two entities which is self explanatory. 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.
History will ever speak of the fact whether the Collective Leadership of NSCN is mandated by the national Hoho or not and whether the NSCN represents the Naga issue or not. It will be a futile exercise for adversaries who try to interpret the Naga salvation issue in terms of factional fighting or commercial interests.
History will speak whether the Shillong Accord is a covenant of freedom and capitulation. Whether it is the will of the Naga people or that of the Indians. History will also speak whether Kitovi-Mulatonu group and others are 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? Let the people judge it.
The Joint Council Meeting of the NSCN has examined the wise statements of the Nagaland State MLAs including that of the NPCC President Mr. K.V. Pusa. It leaves no room for doubt that they are agents of Indianization, and even if they speak with an angelic voice it will never go down with the people. They have the temerity to say that “no group enjoy the mandate of the entire Nagas”, But this is 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.
Who is KV Pusa to speak on behalf of the Naga people on solution of the Naga political issue under the Indian constitution? Faithful soldiers of India will always speak of Naga solution with strong leaning towards protecting Indian interest at the cost of Naga political issued. So to speak the truth they are just agents of the Indian colonial power. 12 years down the lane the NSCN and Government of India have carried out the talks without any condition. But who give KV Pusa the mandate to speak for the Naga solution under the Indian constitution?
Issued by:
MIP/GPRN

Nagaland tourism still at nascent stage morungexpress

Kohima, September 19 (MExN): The Nagaland Tourism Association (NTA) will be jointly celebrating the World Tourism Day 2009 with the Department of Tourism on the September 27, under the global theme “ Tourism: Celebrating Diversity” at Naga Heritage Village Kisama.
THE NTA in a press note here stated: “Today Tourism is one of the biggest industries in the world, wherein some country’s economy is solely dependent on Tourism.” It also said that “tourism in context to Nagaland is still in a nascent stage”, due to the rigid RAP system prior to 2000. Only after the year 2000 RAP was relaxed, wherein Tourist could trickle in from then on.
World Tourism Day celebration at KisamaNTA in the note also asserted that as such, maximum awareness is required to be created among all sections of the society for effective promotion of tourism, which holds tremendous potential to generate employment and accrue to the society in many aspects. It also claimed that the NTA right from its inception, through the kind patronage and guidance of Tourism Department has taken up the daunting task and the onerous responsibility of creating awareness, by way of conducting familiarization tours, Seminars, Workshops etc. and above all through the platform of World Tourism Day, where diverse sections of our society participate.
Meanwhile, it also added that prior to the World Tourism Day on September 26, a social work, handicraft competition and extempore speech competition by students of Colleges and Higher Secondary Schools within Kohima will be organized jointly with N.T.A and Tourism Department. The objective of the competition in respect to handicraft is to identify the talented craftsperson and promote their products, whilst for extempore competition, it is to create awareness through participation, and develop interest among the students community, as tourism has the potential for a bright future career option for many upcoming students, it stated.
The NTA also informed that transportation, lunch etc. shall be provided for all the participants, and the best three craftsperson and three students shall partake in the function and celebration of the World Tourism Day on September 27, where prizes shall also be awarded as follows: Handicraft: 1st Rs. 5000/-, 2nd Rs. 3000/-, 3rd Rs. 2000/- and extempore speech: 1st Rs. 3000/-, 2nd Rs.2000/-, 3rd Rs. 1000/- along with Certificates of Merit. It stated that the following numbers can be contacted for further details: 9436001694, 9612173304 and 9856276396
Is the Nagaland govt implementing adequate measures to check illegal immigrants? morungexpress

Some of those who voted yes had this to say:
• The government I feel is doing what it can do, but the porous boundaries are to vast and it is beyond the governments capacity. This is why the Naga public must also be involved, and in one sense the public has failed to check illegal immigrants. The Naga public are the ones demanding cheap labor and are employing only non-locals. Also if the Naga public were must more sincere in doing manual labor than the demand for cheap labor of illegal immigrants will not arise. The illegal immigrant population has increased because there is demand in the market for their services.
• The Nagaland government is implementing the policy quite well, if not by now the local Naga populace would have already become a minority in Nagaland.
• The tribe hohos must play a more positive role in helping the government to check illegal immigrants. The state government can only take adequate measures when the tribal organizations supports the policy to curb illegal immigrants.
• The state government is doing a reasonable job. They may not have made much headway, but they seem to be putting their minds to it. Sometimes the situation is also beyond their hands. Take for instance the maximum laborers are attached to pioneer road making and repairing of road. Most of the border roads in far flung areas are done by BRO, BRTF and other defence organisations. They are the ones that brings in a lot of unchecked laborers since security assets are not check and regulated. There must be mechanism where laborers brought into Nagaland by defense organizations either for road making or otherwise are regulated and checked by the government of Nagaland.
• If only the Nagas would not feel shy to do manual labor and to earn a honest living through sheer hard work, than it would be easier to keep illegal immigrants who mostly come here for work.

Some of those who voted no had this to say:
• Never, just 50 rupees note serves every purpose for these illegal immigrants to pass through all security check gates. Forget about Dimapur, Kohima or even small towns, they are available every where even to the tiniest remote village. Thank you contractors, councilors, govt officers, influential people, etc and not forgetting the ignorant public. Employ non-locals, buy from non-local’s shops, give all govt contract work orders to outsiders – this way we can be world’s most hospitable place and our dreamland of tomorrow will be so colorful: white, brown, yellow, black. Our children’s names will be: Hetoi Das, Kevi Das, Aleno Begum, Ato Ali Chakhesang, etc. Think loudly, its not a joke.
• The major problem is that the ILP is not applicable in Dimapur, it only starts after the Pakai Christian College Bridge just before reaching Kukidulong. Dimapur is the hub of the commercial activities of Nagaland, and so majority of the businesses and labor goes to the illegal immigrants because in Dimapur, they dont need ILP or any work permit. If illegal immigrants are to be checked, the ILP must cover Dimapur as well, if not, it will not succeed. The government of Nagaland however does not want the ILP in Nagaland so that they can issue contracts to non-locals and also the availability of cheap non-local manual labor is a good excuse for them.
• No, Nagaland govt is only after money. This DAN govt is not checking anything. Starting from CM to Parliamentary Secy. They only care about themselves not for the society. Only for the money.
• No way!! One day these Immigrants will bombard the state. They are the terrorist in disguise, working as cheap labours n running petty shops. Nagas keep on loving them and it will be like the SNAKE story
• No, the government is not serious about checking illegal immigrants. For most of the politicians the illegal immigrant population is vote bank, so it is unlikely that they will take any step to curb it. For the bureaucrats and business community, the illegal immigrants provide cheap and easy labor and so you how does one expect them to do their duty. But they dont realize that the illegal immigrants are destroying Naga society and they will prove to be a menace in the future.
• The illegal immigrants in Nagaland worsen a lot. It has become like a common cold spreading not only in Dimapur and Kohima but in all other district. Having said that, there is no sort of negotiation from the govt to other state for curbing and raising the matter at high level. In fact the govt has its hand encouraging by keeping hush-hush over the matter.
• No. Rather it is the government that is encouraging the increase in illegal immigrants because of vote politics. The issue of illegal immigrants is very complex and not so simple. They provide cheap labor and are willing to do almost anything for nothing at all. But in this way they have eroded Naga society. The neighboring governments like Assam and Manipur are also equally responsible in trying to burden Nagaland with illegal immigrants.
• Corruption the reason
• Bcoz It Is A Source Of Cheap Labour
• Look at all the big business n shops in Nagaland. It is all won by the mainland Indian (Bihari, Marwari, Bengali etc.)
• Its a scenario where both the parties gain. The illegal entry cannot be checked no matter whatever measures are taken.
• The checkpost and the excise dept are the leaking pots in the flow of illegal Muslims from Bangladesh.
• No, the Govt is doing nothing about the issue. Infact, the Govt has kept a blind eye and deaf ears whenever the matter arises. Its time the public do something before we are force to flee our own land one day.
• Successive governments need the migrants to build their palatial homes, till their fields and drive their SUVs, so common Nagas cant expect the government to sincerely check this menace.
• Until and unless, the inner line permit is made strict, the illegal immigrants will continue to flow in.
• Nagaland Govt sleeps whilst the Bangladeshis make merry.
• Everyday, the Nagaland Govt is paying the immigrant women delivering in our Govt. Hospitals thru JSY scheme. If the money were to be given to our locals only, the Govt will save money for better health care. Otherwise, the immigrants will continue to flock in the Govt hospitals since they are going to get money just for reproducing their blood and increasing their work force.
• Since Dimapur is the entry point, the govt should set up a set of team to check the IPL...The IPL is being issued without much trouble.

Some of those who voted others had this to say:
• 80% of women delivering in Dimapur Civil hospital are Miyas and Biharis. Population boom is 'IN' for these people. The more in numbers, the more is their workpower and labour force. We need to check this people from crowding our hospitals.
• An independent and autonomous body manner by a Chairman should be responsible for strictly implementing the ILP. Since the state government is unable to implement the ILP because of economic reasons, an independent body should be created to strictly monitor and implement the ILP. In this way the body should also be responsible for issuing ILP, because at the moment, the government is randomly issuing them and this is creating more influx.
• The Inner Line Permit must cover all Nagaland state including Dimapur. Presently, Dimapur is exempted from Inner Line Permit, and so Dimapur has become the hub of illegal immigrants, no wonder the majority of people in Dimapur are non-Nagas. In another few years all towns and villages in Nagaland will become like Dimapur where the local people will become the minority. The transit point is Dimapur and so the Naga public must demand that the government impose Inner Line Permit in Dimapur.
• The hordes of unchecked illegal immigrants provide cheap human labor. The government has no reason to put a stop to it. Local labor rendered by Nagas are way to expensive and to add to that, Naga laborers dont even pay heed to those employing them, they want to do everything according to their own whimps and fancies, whereas the illegal immigrants are obedient and hardworking. I bet you most of us would choose a illegal immigrant laborer over a local one; and we know the reasons why.
• The influx of the floating population in Dimapur city alone is round about 2 lacs. The annual earnings of these people comes to around 6 crores. When we are facing shortage of prosperity and financial crunches, we are letting the miyas and biharis to consume our economy. The public in general should do something like in Mokukchung about the issue as the govt cannot be solely be responsible for the measures to be taken.
• The government needs to innovatively come up with stringent mechanisms to regulate and monitor the chronic influx of illegal immigrants by enhancing the existing ILP system in all the western district bordering a neighboring state. The presence of the illegal guest workers in our state does more harm than good in every aspect of our life. If the measures taken by the student bodies in Mkg and Kma for curbing the illegal refugees have carried our so well as planned which drew the applaud and praises from all the right thinking citizens then why not in Dimapur, the most prime entry point where the exodus of the illegal laborers are entering the state day in and day out. DNSU with NSF at the helm must take a tough step and fight this indigenous existence – threatening menace. It’s no doubt a challenging task but doing nothing is more dangerous than anything. So no more standing between the devil and the deep blue sea. The time for the reality check has come. Why not now. “Stitch in time and saves nine.”
Nagaland govt is one-man govt – RJD chief morungexpress

RJD national general secretary in-charge of North East, Ashok Singh gestures during an interaction with the media on Saturday at the Circuit House in Dimapur. On his left parliamentary board chairman of RJD, L Inazhe Sema, looks on. (Morung Photo)
Dimapur, September 19 (MExN): Taking stock of the party’s dwindling fortunes in the state, the national general secretary of the RJD in-charge of North East, Ashok Singh was in the state on Saturday, September 19. He expressed concern at the ‘monopolised’ Nagaland government and also, interestingly, held view that the Common Naga Platform was ‘not in favour of Nagas.’
The state unit’s workers led by its president Khetovi Kinny and secretary general Tali Pongener held a meeting with their national general secretary at the Circuit House, Dimapur on Saturday. Former minister Jongshilemba, RJD candidate from Dimapur III in the last state Assembly elections L Inazhe Sema, former ministers Nkhao Lotha and Yeangphong also attended the meeting.
Presently trying to get its flock together after the party’s forgettable experience in the last state general elections, the Nagaland unit of the RJD was all revved up today, after what was said to have been a coordination meeting. Interacting with the local media after the meeting, along with the state unit workers Ashok Singh said that the party’s rise in the country is gaining momentum especially after the parliamentary elections and their victorious performance in Delhi and Bihar recently.
Taking a pot-shot at the Nagaland government, he said that the present government is “more like a one man show.” Without going into the details, Singh held that the present chief minister of the state has monopolised the government set-up, putting all powers in his hands. A majority of the party’s members in the state had joined hands with the NPF after the last state elections. On the other hand the RJD, he said is a people’s party that will work for the wishes of the people. Hinting at Laloo Prasad visiting the state around March next year he said that the RJD chief is ‘very concerned’ about Nagaland. It was during Laloo’s tenure as the Railway minister, Singh said, the proposed Dimapur-Kohima rail line was seriously taken up. Also the development of Dimapur railway station was possible because of funds channelled by the Railway ministry during Laloo’s tenure, he said.
Although still trying to get a good grasp of the nitty-gritty of Nagaland’s politics, he was all opposed to the ‘Naga Common Platform’ moved by the state government, maintaining it is ‘not in favour of the Nagas.’
Former RJD candidate L Inazhe Sema maintained that today’s meeting was solely to discuss revamping the party in the state. However, on the sidelines they also discussed the Naga political problem he said on which the party is in favour of reconciliation of all Nagas. He termed the Naga Common Platform as “nothing but superfluous”. On the party’s chances in the state he said without being specific that “we are victimised and sandwiched between unseen forces.” The possibility of the party teaming up with others he said “they may or may not” but most probably go in it alone.
Former minister Jongshilemba said that the RJD thoroughly understands that the ‘Naga problem’ is solely a political problem to bring a solution for which all Nagas must be united irrespective of affiliations. Besides revamping the party’s position in Nagaland, Ashok Singh said that the RJD will gain ground in the north east. He was optimistic that they will be forming governments in the region in future. Singh left Dimapur on Saturday evening.
No plans for PM to meet Chinese counterpart: Rao Nagaland Page

New Delhi, September 19: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has no plans to meet his Chinese counterpart Wen Jiabo on the sidelines of G-20 Summit in the US next week as India maintained that there is no significant increase in the incursions along the Line of Actual Control (LoAC).
Seeking to down play the recent reports of Chinese incursions as "media hype", government said contrary to public perception the situation along the LoAC has been "peaceful and tranquil".
"There is no meeting that has been planned between Singh and his Chinese counterpart, the leader of the Chinese delegation to the G-20 Summit in Pittsburgh," Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao told reporters today.
To a question on Prime Minister's remarks yesterday on Chinese incursions, she said, "as far as this question is concerned we remain in constant touch with China on all issues of bilateral interest and our relationship has matured over the years which is multi-dimensional.
"The leadership of both countries are in contact and the communication remains at all times."
On incursions, the Foreign Secretary said, there has been a media "hype" and "intensification" of volume in reporting in the media on the issue.
"But on the basis of ground realities, my appreciation of the situation is that there is no significant increase in incursions along the LoAC on all borders with China," she said.
Seeking to explain the situation on LoAC, Rao said, since there is no mutually agreed or delineated line so there could always be difference of perception between the two sides on the border.
"This has been going on for a number of years and this is not a new phenomenon. Contrary to public perception the LoAC has remained peaceful for already more than a decade. Communication links are in place which enables both sides to reach to the other.
"These mechanisms are in place and have worked well. There is good communication between the two sides. Whenever it was warranted, we have taken up through diplomatic channels. Both sides recognise that this an important relationship and that differences should be resolved through dialogue," the Foreign Secretary said.
She referred to Army Chief's remarks today that the situation is calm on the border and there has been no increase in incursions.
"Each country takes steps to protect its borders. We have open channels with Chinese. But the central point remains that it (border) is peaceful and tranquil," Rao said.
On Chinese efforts to block Asian Development Bank loan to a project in Arunachal Pradesh, which it claims is a disputed territory, Rao said the ADB has already endorsed India's partnership strategy and no issue was pending.
Asked specifically whether the loan project has been cleared by the ADB, she said "the country's partnership strategy has been endorsed by ADB."
To another question, she said "there is no reference to Arunachal Pradesh in the sense the media has reported."
On Afghan elections, she said, India welcomes the Presidential and Provincial elections and participation of the people despite threats.
India also wants to reaffirm its commitment to strengthening the strategic partnership with Afghanistan and continue to give assistance in strengthening the democracy there, she said.
On her recent Nepal visit, she said it should how much importance India attaches to the relationship. (PTI)

: Rally against NDFB’s extortion drive From our Correspondent Sentinel
KOKRAJHAR, Sept 20: A mammoth protest rally was brought out at Basugaon town in Chirang district under the banner of the Bodoland Shiv Sena Party today to register protest against the abduction and extortion drive of the NDFB. The non-Bodo businessmen of Basugaon town and other citizens took part in the rally.
Talking to newsmen, Bodoland Shiv Sena Party president Shibu Chanda said abduction and extortion from the businessmen are a regular feature and threat calls from the NDFB make people insecure. He said the people of Basugaon will be compelled to take all necessary measures on its own if the district administration fails to provide security to the people and businessmen. He said at least three businessmen were kidnapped by the NDFB this month.
According to Basugaon police station OC, altogether six persons have been kidnapped under his jurisdiction since January this year. The Bodoland Shiv Sena Party submitted a memorandum to Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi through the Chirang Deputy Commissioner demanding adequate security to non-tribals in the BTAD area and to stop extortion.
‘China aiming to weaken India’ Sentinel
ITANAGAR, Sept 20: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Dorjee Khandu today asserted his conviction that China would never engage in a war with India, despite more than 250 incursions by the neighbouring Asian giant into Indian territory over the last two years. “China cannot afford to go for a war with us. China’s sole intention is to make India weak on all fronts and prove itself as an economic superpower in the region,” Khandu said while interacting with media here this morning.
Khandu said he believed that China’s policy was to force India to increase its defence expenditure at the cost of the economy. “The more the defence expenditure, the less will be the expenditure on the developmental front. They want to weaken India through this game of psychological warfare,” he added.
In this regard, India should take up the challenge on the economic front, the Chief Minister opined. “At the moment, we should give topmost priority to rapid economic and infrastructure development in the border areas,” he said.
Refuting BJP’s claims that the UPA Government had shown a ‘slow response’ to the Chinese challenge, Khandu lamented that development activities on the Indian side of the border were still quite poor.
“While China has developed two-lane roads right up to the McMahon Line, we do not even have porter tracks in most of the border areas on our side. Absence of motorable roads has not only affected the people living there, but will also hamper movement of troops in the event of real trouble,” he said. Propagation of Chinese television, radio and telecommunication channels into the Indian side has also made impact upon the Indian people residing in the border areas, Khandu pointed out.
“Our BSNL network is also very poor in the border areas,” he said and called upon the Centre to recruit more local people in the Army for deployment in the border areas. “Having local people in the Army will help strengthen the intelligence network by cutting across language barriers,” he added.
On the proposed visit of spiritual guru Dalai Lama to the State in November and subsequent opposition by China, Khandu said the neighbouring nation has no business to interfere or raise questions about the movement of the Dalai Lama in India.
“Dalai Lama can freely move anywhere in India. China has no business or right to object or raise fingers. The Government of India has permitted him to visit Tawang, and the matter ends there,” Khandu said. (UNI)