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Isak Chisi Swu calls upon Nagas Hueiyen News Service / Newmai News Network

Dimapur, January 06 2010: NSCN-IM chairman Isak Chisi Swu while calling upon the Nagas to remain steadfast in their faith in Christ, has said that let the year 2010 be an era of success in "our life journey".

The NSCN-IM leader also said that the year 2009 was an eventful year in terms of the Naga struggles and cited the Naga reconciliation process.

In his New Year message which was made available to Newmai News Network today, Isak Chisi Swu begins his speech with the line, "Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord! .As we have stepped into the threshold of another year, let us all look back at 2009 and the many struggles, challenges, losses and victories, I am sure we have all encountered. Let us gather from these experiences and carry the lessons we have learnt into the New Year.

The year 2010 begins a new chapter in our lives, let there be preparedness in our hearts to fully surrender to the will of God" . Quoting from the Bible the NSCN-IM leader said, " Let us all try to be in the newness of life as the scripture states in 2nd Corinthians 5:17 , 'Therefore, if anyone is in Christ he is a new creation; old things have passed away; all things have become new'" .

Isak Swu then stated that 2009 had been an eventful year also in terms of our political struggle. Among other things the reconciliation process has brought us one step closer to realizing our dream of a free Nagalim.

"I urge all Nagas, in whatever walk of life they may be, to support this process and guard this corner stone towards peace and unity among our people," the message added.

In his message Swu salutes the Naga underground cadres for 'their selfless sacrifice for the nation and I' m proud to call you my comrades'. He then called upon the Nagas to continue struggling for the final settlement of the Naga political problem and "let everybody be aware of the presence of God with us and fully dedicate ourselves to the national cause".

Isal Chisi Swu also encourages all young Naga entrepreneurs to play their role in the 'nation's progress' but at the same time to remain steadfast in their faith in Christ and to be good role models to upcoming generations.

"I thank all Naga patriots who have supported the national cause and continue to do so", the message added. "Let this New Year be an era of success in our life's journey. Let us all work together whole heartedly and fully commit ourselves to doing the will of God.

May God bless us all! May His name be glorified throughout all eternity ", concluded the New Year message of the NSCN-IM chairman.
Appeal to protect ancient Kachari monuments morungexpress

(Left): Concerned citizens gathered at the main gate of the Kachari Rajbari on Tuesday to witness the damaged portion of the 10th Century AD monument. A group of people damaged a portion of the main gate of the Fort, which has been notified as national monument and preserved by the Archaeological Survey of India, on Monday evening while trying to extract a honey comb. (Right): The damaged portion of the monument. (Photo Pradeep Pareek)
Dimapur, January 6 (MExN): The main gate structure of the ancient Kachari ruins at Rajbari, Walford, Dimapur was destroyed by unscrupulous persons while trying to pluck honeycomb. Expressing concern over the security of the monuments of historical importance, several organisations have raised questioned the role of Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) in providing the required protection to the monuments.
A joint condemnation note has been issued by the Kachari Rajbari Preservation Committee (KRPC), All Nagaland Kachari Students’ Union (ANSKU), Mech Kachari Public Organisation (MKPO), Dimasa Public Organisation (DPO), Mech Kachari Youth Front (MKYF), Dimasa Youth Organisation, Nagaland (DYON), Garo Students’ Union, Nagaland Zone (GSUNZ) and Minority Forum 3 Dimapur III.
The organisations have also expressed pain over the fact that the visitors and the people have no sentiments or respect for the historical monument. Moreover, they have strongly appealed to the district administration and law enforcing agencies to take strong measures to book the culprits involved and to provide necessary protection to the monuments of great historical importance to all concerned.
GPRN/NSCN urges Nagas to change their mindset for unity & reconciliation Nagaland Page

Dimapur, January 6: The GPRN/NSCN today said that unity and reconciliation of the Nagas would be possible only if Naga people change their mindset.
"Unity is possible as long as Nagas desire to achieve their goal," Supervisor of the Ceasefire Supervisory Board, GPRN/NSCN, Wangtin Naga said, while expressing optimism that this would be possible very soon as the process has been set.
Talking to media persons, Wangtin said that it is only through the reconciliation process Nagas can achieve solution of freedom. He said that much has been done by the reconciliation process and the GPRN has extended their cooperation fully.
He also appreciated the NSCN (IM) and Dr Wati Aier for setting the process of reconciliation.
Pointing out that celebration of joint Christmas under the banner of FNR was a big achievement on the part of the Naga revolutionary groups, he said that they don't have any adversaries now, "we are brothers."
When asked whether they have received any proposals from the Government of India in the form of political package, Wangtin said that he is unaware about any such proposals. However, he said that they have not discussed any kind of arrangement, adding, "But every Naga wants one kind of solution."
About today's meeting, the CFSB Supervisor said that they discussed about the implementation of the ceasefire ground rules besides conducting a joint recee to establish two designated camps at Kiphire and Tuensang, which he said would be done very soon.
He also said that the recee would be conducted by NSCN delegates, security forces, state government representatives and state police.
He also disclosed that they are facing hardships in one of the existing camps at Ponghong in Mon where there is no electricity, no water supply, besides communication facilities. He further said that they are physically occupying 4 camps, out of the 9 designated camps.
When asked about the arrest of GPRN/NSCN cadres recently by the security forces, Wangtin said that the security forces had raided one of their camps, but their cadres restrained themselves from retaliation to honour the ceasefire. He disclosed that some of their cadres were arrested and arms and ammunition seized by the security forces.
It may be mentioned here that on January 2, a combined force of CRPF and Assam Rifles had conducted raid along Assam-Nagaland border in 'A' Sector and seized huge quantities of arms and ammunition from NSCN camp and arrested 5 of their cadres.
According to sources, the seized weapons included one Grenade Launcher, one SLR, one 7.62mm pistol, two M-16 rifles, two AK-47 rifles, one Benat Rifle, two Chinese 303 Rifles, four magazines of AK, 6 magazines of M-16, two magazines of 303, 4 magazines of SLR, besides 10 live cartridges of SLR, 237 live round of AK, 297 rounds of M-16, 725 rounds of 303 and other incriminating documents.
Those arrested were Rolex (25), Inaho Chopi (35), Vinoto (27), Tokheho Sema (40) and Solen (24).
Wangtin said that though their cadres were later released, the arms and ammunition have not been returned. He expressed displeasure that when they have ceasefire with Government of India, their cadres are arrested and booked under the National Security Act (NSA). He said that any such arrest should be discussed with the Ceasefire Supervisory Board instead of booking them under NSA.
Today's CFSB meeting was attended by Wangtin Naga, Supervisor, CFSB, GPRN/NSCN, Jack Zhimomi, Hukato Vusshe, Meren Nokpu, Bohoto Kiba, Nitovi and Kideon Zhimomi. The Government of India's representatives were CFSB Chairman, Lt Gen Mandhata Singh, DGP, K Kire, besides others.
(Page News Service)

GPRN/NSCN favours ULFA-GoI talks Nagaland page
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Dimapur, January 6: Contrary to the views expressed by senior NSCN (IM) functionary, 'Maj Gen' Phungthing Shimrang on Tuesday that ULFA should not start negotiations with the Government of India, GPRN/NSCN leader, Wangtin Naga today expressed that ULFA should go for negotiations with the Government of India for the larger interest of the people of Assam.
Talking to media persons after the CFSB meeting, Wangtin said that ULFA should start negotiations and place their demands before the Government. "It would be good for the people of Assam to have a solution," he added.
When asked about allegations that ULFA cadres are sheltering in NSCN camps, the Supervisor of the Ceasefire Supervisory Board, GPRN/NSCN rubbished such allegations stating that they have no closer sharing with them. However, he pointed out that relations with ULFA in Eastern Nagaland was different, but they do not give shelter to others organizations in Nagaland as it would amount to violation of ceasefire ground rules.
He also termed it as a 'military gimmick' and said that when such reports came, they asked the security forces to check themselves. "How can we allow other organizations to have camps in Nagaland," he questioned and said that they have to maintain transparency with Government of India.
He also said, "Once Naga political problem is solved, everything will be sanitized." (Page News Service)
Manipur India Question By: Heigrujam Nabashyam Kangla
Allow me to evaluate myself. My knowledge of India – not Bharatvarsh – is a poor 20 percent. But my knowledge of Manipur is a fair 60 percent. As a layman, Manipur – India conflict, as it was widely reported in the media only last week, one or two questions raised in my mind. How does India know Manipur or in other words how India looks at Manipur ? And the reverse, how does Manipur know India or how Manipur looks at India ? One may also question the maintainability of the questions on the ground that the two are not two separate entities – officially, legally and constitutionally.
Now, in a layman’s view, how does one go about it ? It will be too unrealistic to try to quantify India or Manipur for that matter. But to simply present it in a layman’s view of sorts, Delhi – the Government of India may represent India and two centres of power, – let us be real, – the government of Manipur and the government of the associated groups of insurgents, the MPLF (Manipur People’s Liberation Front) may represent Manipur, for visionary clarity. However, it should be clear that the present considerations confines only and only with the insurgents who fights against the government of India and not with any of the numerous armed groups as counted by the Ibobi Singh government as insurgents.
On the sidelines, one feature of politics in Manipur is, those in the opposition including national party members, have the habit of blaming Delhi, more than the Manipur government for the failure of Manipur and the sufferings of the public. But once in power, they will find some other whipping boy. Interestingly to fool the public, ministers even used to blame the state government, as if they are not the government and the chief minister too, on his part indulge in heavy talk like telling “we will not beg Delhi, but would grasp our due forcibly” legitimizing lawlessness or playing one-upmanship with the insurgents – a ridiculous impropriety on the part of the chief minister O. Ibobi Singh.
Last month, the union home minister sent his message to the UNLF – one of the major MPLF associate, for talks saying that groups like ULFA and UNLF were carrying out violent activities and urged them, “give up the demand of sovereignty, and give up violence and we can talk of anything”. The message reflects the mind of the government of India which is applied to the cases of Kashmir and Nagaland.
The response of the UNLF to the appeal of the home minister is also not unexpected. In fact, the response is rather expected from the MPLF associates whose stand have been professed in no uncertain term that the people should have the right to determine how they want to live which can only be answered by holding a plebiscite. The argument of the MPLF associates is, Manipur, an independent country then, became a part of India, in 1949, not by choice but by force and therefore the people should be given the right to chose either to live with India, or be an independent country as before. And verdict of the people should be respected by the govt. of India, and the MPLF would also respect the verdict of the people.
The government of India also has its say. The unity and integrity of India cannot be questioned. The constitution of the country is supreme. There is no provision for the right to self-determination in the constitution. The demand for right to self-determination by MPLF is unconstitutional and therefore cannot be accepted.
It is also true that there is no international law as such, in this regard, which is binding on any country. To put in layman’s sense, it is like a Leikai Warep – resolutions of a locality which has no sanction of law and which any Khut-kanba Emung – a powerful family can violate at will. To be specific there is no law against the law of a country – may be of Bhutan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, China, India, etc. Indeed, International law nobly reflects the aspirations of the international community and needs much more commitment from the member countries. Cases of Kosovo or East Timor came up not because of any International law but because of the specific situations that had favoured them and the subtle diplomacy of the Kosovs or the East Timorese and their commitment to their cause, not to mention the interests of the big powers involved.
Now, the stand of the MPLF and the government of India do not have a meeting point. There is no diplomacy or politics between them nor is there anyone playing facilitator. The game is neither over nor started. This is Manipur – India conflict or call anything. Now, the question is, how do a political process or any process be initiated. Fact is, the two are not connected in any manner except for an encounter, once a day or so between their forces, making the 22 thousand something square kilometer with a population of 2.3 million one of the most deadliest spot in the world which go unnoticed and unheard to the outside world but not to wonder a hot money spinning spot too, for those in power
Two contending parties needs a third party, say a facilitator – seen or unseen – to initiate a process. This is true of any conflict situation to find a political solution as everybody is talking about. Naturally, questions come up. How do the elected representatives look at the problem ? What have they been doing to understand the whole gamut of the question ? Instead of creating a dubious and dishonest atmosphere filled with fear and suspicion for doubtful reasons, what else, have the people’s representatives, who run the state done to create a healthy political atmosphere which is truly possible? In the present situation, is it not true that the political leadership of Manipur can facilitate or destroy any prospect for any possible political initiative ? The Ibobi Singh government has two more years to show their sincerity and integrity to approach the Manipur India question.
The writer is a Ex-Candidate Singjamei a/c, Manipur
Bodoland cry grows shriller OUR CORRESPONDENT The Telegraph
Kokrajhar, Jan. 7: The Bodoland People’s Front is all set to spearhead a full-fledged movement, including mobilisation of public support and campaigning in the national capital, for a separate Bodoland state.
At the BPF’s central wo-rking committee meeting at Barama in Baksa district, the party today formed an 11-member committee led by the deputy chief of the Bodoland Territorial Council, Kampha Borgoyary, for the purpose.
The committee will visit Delhi next month to persuade the Centre to give the nod to a separate Bodoland state. It will meet the central leaders and convince them to support its cause.
A 100-member team would also leave for Delhi and stage a dharna ahead of the budget session, a senior party member said.
The members will hold discussions with leaders of social organisations representing various communities and seek their support for the movement.
Justifying the demand for a separate Bodoland state, BPF president Hagrama Mohilary said the BTC, formed under the Sixth Sch-edule in 2003, had failed to fulfil the hopes and aspirations of the Bodos and other people living in the BTC region.
“A Bodoland state sho- uld be created as it is the long-standing demand of the Bodo people. Creation of a separate Bodoland will pave the way for the development of the region as it is the ultimate dream of the people,” he said to this correspondent on the sidelines of today’s meeting.
Mohilary said his party would campaign in Delhi and meet the central ministers, besides top leaders, on the issue.
“We are optimistic that a separate Bodoland state will soon become a reality,” he said.
A 10-member delegation, led by Mohilary, who is also the BTC chief, had ear- lier met central ministers, including home minister P. Chidambaram and UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi on the issue.
The demand for a separate Bodoland state, first raised in the early sixties, gained momentum in 1987 under the leadership of Bodofa Upendra Nath Brahma, then president of All Bodo Students Union (Absu).
Absu later signed the Bodo Accord, leading to the creation of the Bodoland Autonomous Council in 1993.
After the BAC failed to deliver, the statehood agitation was revived till the Bodo Liberation Tigers signed another agreement in 2003 and the BTC was formed.
The pro-talks National Democratic Front of Boroland (NDFB) has also asked for a separate Bodo state.
The NDFB demanded creation of Bodoland out of Assam by devolution of powers according to Articles 2 and 3 of the Constitution.




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