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Naga talks fail to deliver OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT The telegraph

New Delhi, July 28: Another round of talks between the Centre and the National Socialist Council of Nagalim (Isak-Muivah) ended inconclusively today.
NSCN (I-M) general secretary Thuingaleng Muivah met Union joint secretary (home) in charge of Northeast Naveen Verma and Centre’s interlocutor R.S. Pandey and other officials for over two hours.
“There was no new point raised by the NSCN (I-M),” said a government source after the meeting. An informal round is likely to be held with Pandey again on Friday.
Muivah, who had come here for the talks, also called on Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, home minister P. Chidambaram and held informal discussions with Pandey.
The Centre has attempted to convince Muivah about the compulsions of the government over the NSCN’s demand for a “special relationship with India” and on the adverse repercussions that could result from integration of the Naga-inhabited areas.
However, the rebel leader, who has stayed away from his native village in Manipur for 40 years, is unconvinced.
While Muivah had mentioned of late that he understood the constraints in a parliamentary democracy, he also iterated that the problem is New Delhi’s and not his.
“The problem is that the leader, however sincere he is, is still adhering to the philosophy that he upheld 40 years ago,” the source said.
While Union home ministry officials were tight-lipped about the deliberations today, they also maintained that the negotiations would continue.
Muivah, in the meantime, also held consultations with other leaders of the outfit.
He also expressed disappointment at not being allowed to visit his ancestral village of Somdal in Manipur’s Ukhrul district.
The NSCN (I-M) general secretary has been on a drive to reach out to the Naga population in Nagaland and give a recap of his outfit’s role over the decades.
No breakdown in talks with Naga group: Interlocutor Pandey IANS, IST
NEW DELHI: There is no breakdown in the ongoing talks here with the rebel National Socialist Council of Nagaland (Isak-Muivah), the central government's interlocutor RS Pandey said Thursday.
"Talks are being held here in a cordial atmosphere. It will resume in the coming days," Pandey said.

Pandey's statement comes amidst media reports and speculation in security circles that the talks were "not moving ahead".

The interlocutor said there were talks Wednesday between him and NSCN(I-M) general secretary Thuingaleng Muivah. "Today we had informal interactions. The talks will continue in the coming days."

"We have been able to reach agreement on certain issues. We have yet to agree on certain other issues. But the talks will continue," he said.

During talks Thursday, they reviewed the issues covered in the past few months, Pandey said. He said the two sides are trying to "narrow down the differences and reach better understanding".

Pandey said Muivah, who arrived here 10 days ago, had met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and home minister P Chidambaram. NSCN(I-M) leaders had met the prime minister and other leaders in March too, he said.

The NSCN (I-M), the major rebel group of Nagaland, has held nearly 50 round of talks in India and abroad with the centre's interlocutors, since the organisation signed the historic ceasefire agreement with the government in August 1977.

Nagaland had been hit by insurgency since the Naga National Council (NNC), led by AN Phizo, declared "independence" on Aug 14, 1947. The NNC entered into a peace accord - the Shillong Accord - in 1975.

However, those against the Shillong accord - led by Isak Chisi Swu, Thuigaleng Muivah and S S Khaplang - formed the NSCN in 1980. The organisation has been demanding integration of all areas dominated by the Naga tribal people and a "special relation with India" with more powers to the "Greater Nagaland".

In 1988, Khaplang broke away from Isak and Muivah and formed a new group NSCN(K). The rival outfits have been trading charges against each other.

Meanwhile, reports from Kohima said the United Nagaland Council (UGC) has threatened to resume the economic blockade on Manipur if the "demands of the Naga people are not accpeted by July 31 by the centre".

Pandey said that the "UGC threat and talks with NSCN, which are proceeding in an cordial atmosphere were two separate issues".

Reconciliation And Unity Is Hard But Possible: Co-ordination Committee GPRN/NSCN& NNC/FGN


The beat-around-the-bush concept of Naga reconciliation and unity has not helped the Nagas. Reconciliation takes place when two opposing camps do away with apprehensions, past bitterness and acknowledge each other as equals. History shows that it is very difficult for powerful men and women to let go of their high position, power and authority to accommodate and readjust with former enemies. Nagas are blessed for having leaders who are willing to meet, reconcile and work in tandem with once sworn enemies. Through the combination of unceasing prayer support of Church Leaders, peace loving Nagas and the tireless effort of the NGO’s, Civil Societies and Naga elders, the Good Lord bestowed wisdom and opportune time upon the top leadership of two political groups led by Chairman S.S Khaplang, General Secretary N. Kitovi Zhimomi and Commander-in-Chief Gen. Khole of the GPRN/NSCN and Kedahge Brig. (Retd) S. Singnya and Kedallo Zhopra Vero of the NNC/FGN, the sworn enemies reconciled and merged unconditionally. The signing of the ‘PLEDGE’ and a ‘JOINT DECLARATION’ on 15th July, 2010, at Monyakshu Village in Konyak Region may be the noblest act so far in our search for unity and oneness.

The two political groups, having merged unconditionally, have appealed to all other groups to pursue the path of Reconciliation. The Naga Reconciliation and Unity process has broken down political doors and windows and fresh breeze is blowing and melting frozen hearts in the land of the Nagas. The unconditional merger of GPRN/NSCN and NNC/FGN is a courageous act sending a clear message to all doubting Thomases’ that Reconciliation and Unity among different Naga groups is practically possible. It is also a clear message to the Government of India that there is a new wave of optimism among the Nagas to chart their own course in unison.

Naga history cannot be measured by the scale of brutality in the last sixty years. The last thirty five years, Naga history has been nothing but a sad chapter of bloody conflict between the Nagas themselves. It is the right hour for every Naga to contribute positively towards Nation building through trust and confidence. At this point of Naga history, only individuals or groups obsessed with power and having hegemonic ideas would condemn reconciliatory activities taking place among the Nagas.

The support of Asians, Europeans, Americans other world powers for the Naga cause is extremely important however, unless Nagas support themselves and stand in unity, it would be futile to expect world community to come and weave the Nagas into one strong unit. Unity of the Nagas is pre-requisite towards finding a permanent solution to the Indo-Naga political issue.

Issued by: MIP, GPRN/NSCN
& Rali Wali NNC/FGN.

NSCN (IM) hits back NSCN (K) Newmai News Network
Dimapur, Jul 28: The NSCN-IM has hit out at NSCN-K's 'emissary to collective leadership' Mulato- nu over the latter's sovereignty issue comment few days ago.
The NSCN-IM said that it is always interesting to meet high sounding statement on Naga issue from a national leader who has the perfect credentials for the job.
"But when certain things are uttered from a person with no credibility as a bona fide national worker it turned out to be nothing more than a mockery of high order. And undoubtedly, Kughalu Mulatuno has come to fit into this place again to create sensation out of nothing, of course to put the IB and RAW in good humour," the NSCN-IM said today.
The NSCN-IM alleged that it is an established fact that NSCN-K is a brain child of IB. "And naturally it must do its bidding. Otherwise, it will only endanger the very survival of this particular species. Being the bet organization of Assam Rifles it light up the spirit of AR when ever it comes out with such bombastic statement that somehow stands contrary to actual standing of the group," the outfit said, while adding, "This is the very group that fabricated the stories of Isak Swu and Th.Muivah surrendering to Indian government to find pretext to kill over 200 faithful national workers mercilessly. Lies and deceitfulness they practiced to fool and confused the people. But this is not always possible at all times. Treacherous crimes they committed without the least botheration to their conscience. There is no doubt that this very group who love to shout ‘sovereignty’ as their goal has been found working in tandem with the Naga people’s adversaries everywhere and at all times. People who make bed-fellows with the force who suppressed people’s aspiration is never people’s organization".
"With such demonizing image as anti-Naga organization who are these people, particulary Mulatuno to speak on ‘sovereignty’? But anti-Naga mentality is so deeply implanted in their hearts that they go on creating big big noise on Naga sovereignty without the least inhibition," said the NSCN-IM statement.

AMUCO urges general public Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, July 28 2010: Ahead of the Manipur Integrity Day observance to be held at five locations of the State, All Manipur United Clubs' Organisation (AMUCO) has called upon the people to renew pledge for safeguarding territorial and emotional integrity of Manipur.

An AMUCO message issued today pointed out that even though Manipur's boundary remains intact there is still threat to the status as the Government of India had been instigating an armed group to foment trouble in the region.

While recounting that mass and spontaneous movement in the State on August 4, 1997 had proved to the centre that people of manipur would never tolerate infringement on its territory integrity, AMUCO asserted that determination of the organisation in opposing any sinister ploy to create divisions among the people is paramount.

Conceding that there ought to be differences of opinion and approach in all sections of the society, particularly in a multi-ethnic society like Manipur, AMUCO nevertheless disagreed with the concept that safeguarding one's culture and tradition means establishing a new land through partition of historically existent land.

Contending that since gaining Independence india's policy is ensure safeguard of its boundary with the north east region as the last frontier, AMUCO substantiated its assertion with reference to Sardar Vallabhbhai patel's agenda to cluster tiny States of the region as single entity which was followed by renaming of certain parts of the region as Eastern border Frontier and Purvanchal.

Such a policy underscores the concept that there is no place for smaller indigenous group of people or tiny States, the body observed.

Even though such a design of the Government of India had been stauchly opposed by NE states like Assam, Tripura and Manipur, public leaders of Nagaland with AZ Phizo as the pioneer figure and emboldened by the Centre's agenda are yet to give up on expanding the boundary of Nagaland.

The expansionist vision of Nagaland could be comprehended from the Naga-Akbar Haidari Accord (1947), 16 Point Agreement (1960), Shillong Accord (1975) and the ongoing ceasefire agreement, AMUCO pointed out while pointing out that there is hardly any need to wage armed movement by the Naga insurgent groups against the Government of India in case the ultimate demand is to remain within the country for Statehood had already been granted in 1963 .

By pretending to uphold 'unique Naga history' the Centre has succeeded in splitting the NSCN organisation and continues to support one of the group to maintain its grip in the region even though such an agenda had claimed the lives of many.

The piecemeal dialogue being initiated by the centre rather than composite dialogue is a clear evidence that the Centre do not want peace to usher in the region for pleasing one group and keeping away other groups would never stabilise North East, maintained AMUCO and cited 68 instances of negotiations between the NSCN (IM) and the Centre without any constructive settlement so far as the indicator that peace in the region is not on the Centre's menu.

Agenda of the Centre needs no reminder for the most recent talk held for the first time in Nagaland failed to find any positive breakthrough as the Centre's representatives outrightly maintained that unity and integrity of India would not be compromised while 'interest of the nagas' would be considered.

These stand of the talks' interlocutors was contradicted by no other than the Union Home Minister who ruled out sovereign status of the nagas as well as asserted that the peace negotiations would not entertain disturbing existing boundary of other States.

On the otherhand, NSCN (IM) chairman Th Muivah had been advocating 'unique history of nagas' in pursuance of uniting Naga inhabited areas under a single administrative unit, AMUCO highlighted.

With regard to alleged indifferent attitude to suffering of the people of Manipur, AMUCO recounted that when Assam Agitation was launched the then Indira Gandhi-led Government of India air-dropped specially trained Army troopers to restore supply of fuel from Assam to other refineries before any permanent damage had been done to the pipelines.

What compelling factor/s prevented Government of India from making similar or less effort to ensure unrestrained supply of essential commodities when economic blockade was enforced on the lifelines of manipur for over two months, AMUCO posed.

Such callousness of the central Government and existing threat to the territorial and emotional integrity of Manipur could not be undermined and as such there is need for participation of the mass in the observance of Manipur Integrity Day during which issues besetting the people would be deliberated.

The observance would be held at THAU Ground, Thangmeiband for Imphal, Yairipok Singga (Thoubal), Moirang (Bishnupur), Jiribam (Imphal East) and Moreh (Chandel), added the AMUCO press statement.
Juggling Opinions … at Whose Cost? Joseph Kuba Morungexpress
The socio-political and economic condition of Manipur has attracted a lot of analyses by journalists, academics, freelancers and concerned citizens in recent times. Such a discourse is essential albeit certain ethical considerations. Prudence, intelligent and socially constructive opinions and ingenuousness on various issues confronting the state should be exercised. However, the ideas, views and attitudes making rounds these days is seemingly being held hostage by all and sundry attempting to score petty points against another through compilation of ideas, facts and figures that has no basis and that suits oneself.
The most contentious issue seems to be the question of ‘revolutionary movements/insurgencies’ itself. We all know that the over 30 insurgent groups operating in the state belong to either of the three communities i.e. Meiteis, Nagas and Chin-Kuki-Zomis. According to Prof. J.B. Bhattacharjee, a distinguished social scientist on the Northeast, “the single common cause (of insurgencies) … is the indifferent attitude of the central government which failed to tackle the problem of insurgency at its initial stage and allowed the dominant majority to threaten the cultural identity of the ethnic and linguistic minorities.” Many scholars and public leaders of our state, similarly, accuse the central government for not prioritizing and addressing questions of forced incorporation of peoples and states of the Northeast into the Indian Union, their quest for autonomy, self-determination and of continuing a strategy of ‘militarization’ and pitting one group against the other as a means to curb insurgency and to check the proliferation of insurgent groups.
If all the communities are facing the same predicament in Manipur, why then the diatribe amongst ourselves, particularly, in matters concerning ‘resistance and armed violence’ against supposedly the Indian ‘occupational’ force. The opposition to the Armed Forces Special Powers Act, 1958, by all communities in Manipur is an example of how the Act has been a source of infuriation and provocation to all the people. The provisions of the Act also expose the nature of how the seemingly ‘restive’ situation in Manipur is being managed. We have a situation in almost the whole of the Northeastern states of India where the different communities want some sort of autonomy or to completely secede from India. Many communities in the Northeastern region want the boundaries to be redrawn so that they can live their lives determined by themselves. The catchword is self-determination or autonomy.
In this context, it makes one wonder as to the tirade against Thuingaleng Muivah of the NSCN-IM, in recent times. Even his private life, beliefs and personality have not been spared. Mr. Muivah did not rise out of no-where to be the leader of the NSCN just as any of the revolutionary leaders of the Meiteis or the Zomis-Kukis. He is holding on to the aspirations of the Nagas through legacies of the many leaders and young people who laid down their lives in this quest just as many of the leaders and the youth have done in the case of the Meiteis and the Kukis-Zomis.
This fact does not seem to have dawned into the imagination of many. However, let us keep this issue aside for now after assuming that all the revolutionary groups in Manipur are engaged in armed combat for reasons they are fully aware of and passionate about and that the common people look up to them as heroes to the cause of their freedom against oppression. Let us also envision that somehow, in future, they will be instrumental in directing a ‘force’ against a common enemy that is out to destroy communities like ours who have been compelled to take up arms. Despite a situation that hints at a bleak future for the people in Manipur, in the last decade or so, the relations between the major ethnic communities have gone from bad to worse. It will do well for all to examine the issues that have been at the core of many of these contestations.
Recently, a number of questions have been raised by various writers as to the conduct of Mr. Muivah and the Nagas, particularly ANSAM and the UNC, in the media. One of the featured arguments was why Mr. Muivah chose to visit his village Somdal when the Nagas were crying hoarse against holding the Autonomous District Council elections and a blockade in this regard was on. The point here was that Mr. Muivah was adding more confusion by trying to enter Manipur, taking advantage of the crisis situation. It may be noted here, however, that the opposition to the election was not an all Naga show and was in no way a ‘tactical’ move or whatever by Mr. Muivah. The ATSUM and the ANSAM spearheaded the ‘blockade’ during the first week of April 2010. The ATSUM, in a Press Release, on 20 April 2010 also said that “various tribal based civil societies have every reason to oppose holding of election under the 3rd Amendment Act of 2008 of Manipur (Hill Areas) District Councils Act as there is no doubt that the said amendment has ‘some confusions’ as well as unsatisfying points and clauses.” The call against the elections, in its amended version, was by all the tribals (read Kukis, Zomis, and Nagas).
Mr. Muivah’s itinerary to visit Somdal had no link with the tribal agitation as it had been worked out at the level of the central government with full knowledge of the state government. It was the Manipur Government that refused the permission citing ‘law and order’ problem. The unfolding state of affairs during this period, however, did not give much legitimacy to the ‘law and order’ rationale. The Chief Minister, Mr. Ibobi, was in deep political crisis with demands for his resignation due to the Khwairamband incident, the closure of all educational institutions for almost 4 months because of this incident and the closure of all government offices who were demanding the implementation of the 6th Pay in toto. Mr. Ibobi, by using his superb political acumen, was able to tide over this critical exigency by diverting the public psyche towards Muivah and his alleged ill intentions if he came to Manipur. The political deliverance for Mr. Ibobi was timely especially with the ‘integration’ issue being raked up with all preparations for the ‘Great June Uprising’.
Another immaterial but oft referred to has been the question as to whether Nagas in Manipur are ready to become one community under the proposed Nagalim. It must be asserted here that the issue of Nagas coming together under one ‘umbrella’ has been the desire of Nagas, both of Manipur and Nagaland, right from the very beginning. Nagas of Manipur have been a part of the struggle since the time of AZ Phizo and continue to do so and some of the most vocal civil society organizations in this regard have been the Nagas of Manipur. Stray cases of intra-Naga differences of opinion have in no way affected the overall aspiration of all the Nagas.
It may not be the most popular view but there are many takers of the claim that the main cause of all this inter-ethnic problem in Manipur has been the result of the prolonged ill treatment and exploitation of the tribals by the Meiteis. The following points, to a large extent, substantiate this contention.
The tribals of Manipur have consistently been at the receiving end of discrimination by the state government. For instance, the 2001 census showed a population ratio of almost 4:6 between the tribal and the non-tribals (read Meiteis). However, this census count was objected by the state government who stated that there was ‘abnormal’ growth in some parts. The Paomata, Tadubi and Purul sub-divisions were identified as the problem areas and the argument put forward was that the ‘abnormal’ growth was due to the ethnic clash between the Kuki-Nagas and anti-ceasefire movement from 1997 to 2001. With no record of non-tribal displacement/migration to these sub-divisions, it was obvious that the entire drama was fabricated because the new statistics would entail more tribal representation in the state Assembly. As of now, tribal MLAs constitute 19 of the total 60. Even as disquiet was created due to the census imbroglio, during this period, the proposed Diphu-Karong railway (some parts of which were falling within the jurisdiction of the three sub-divisions), inaugurated by the then Union Railway Minister Nitish Kumar in 1998 at Karong ground was unceremoniously shifted to the Jiribam via Silchar sector.
The recently held ADC elections was another flashpoint of worry and anger for the tribals who regard it as a trample upon tribal rights when the 2008 Amendment deleted the word ‘autonomous’. The revenue system under the newly engineered ADC Act also re-configures the land-holding system in scheduled areas with the patta system, which enables wide manipulation of tribal land. All tribals consider it land-grabbing with the already existing provisions for transfer of tribal land to non-tribals under the Manipur Land Revenue and Land Reforms Act, 1960, and subsequent amendments. The turnout and the manner in which the whole election exercise was carried out smacked of mockery of democracy. Nomination, scrutiny and oath-taking were all done in Imphal. It is envisaged that the entire functioning of the Councils will also be held in Imphal.
Other issues that continue to pour more oil in the fire of communal tension have been the arbitrary Cabinet decision to choose the site of Indira Gandhi Tribal University at Makhan (near Sekmai) without proper consultation with the Tribals (Hills Areas Committee). In the education sector, recruitment has been a major area of manipulation. Manipur University has only 2 (two) tribal lecturers and only 7.5% of the total seats for higher studies and post creation have been allotted to the tribals. Reportedly, in the recent recruitment of primary teachers under the District Councils, 552 posts out of 1600 reserved vacant posts, were given to Meitei candidates. In other areas of recruitment/promotion, too, the tribals have been willfully victimized. The Manipur Civil Services Pay Rules 2010, which upgraded the post in the pay scale 6,000-10,000 to A-grade, was deliberately done to prevent promotion of SC/ST to the next higher post as there can’t be reservation in promotion for A-grade services. A glaring example of inequitable treatment meted out even to top government officials has been the still pending case with the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) of the promotion of a junior officer belonging to the Meitei community by bypassing a senior tribal colleague in the police department. It may be noted that no tribal has so far held the post of Advocate General in Manipur.
The Kukis and Nagas have time and again been accused of extorting ‘huge’ amounts of illegal tax from goods transported through NH 39. The argument here is that the tribals are actually levying illegal direct and indirect taxes on the Meiteis. Just like the saying “for the loss of a horseshoe a kingdom was lost”, the Meiteis, while picking these so-called taxes (how much money can a truck driver dole out anyway) as major offences against them, will never admit to the abuse of crores of Rupees a major portion of which is meant for tribal development. Corruption is a household name in Manipur and the epicenter of corruption is obviously Imphal where every financial transaction first takes place before it is sent to the hill districts. Persons who are interested in a temporary job as an Anganwadi Worker have to pay Rs. 20,000/- and a Helper Rs. 10,000/- respectively to get an honorarium of approximately Rs. 14,400/- and Rs. 12,000/- annually.
The diversion of funds meant for one purpose to another has often created misunderstanding among the stakeholders. A Rs. 300 crore sanctioned by Union Ministry for Ukhrul-Tadubi road was reportedly diverted to the constituencies of Mr. Ibobi and Works Minister Ranjit. Similarly, money meant for Churachandpur Mini Secretariat construction under ACA/SPA funding was again diverted to the same constituencies in 2007. This sort of manipulation and the finer points regarding the overall state government employment ratio of 8:2 in favour of the Meiteis are telling examples of how corruption and willful discrimination are a reality. One cannot fail to make out the deliberate attempts to prevent parity between hills and the valley. There are some elements within the enlightened individuals in Manipur who argue that it is but natural that better infrastructure and facilities should first be invested in Imphal – the capital of the state; that Imphal should be made into a Hill Station to attract tourists; and that the face of Imphal should be made the face of Manipur. There is definitely no arguing on that proposition. The only question remains: where is the infrastructure after these many years? Concomitantly, when was there an effort to enforce a strict development policy which would benefit both Imphal and the surrounding hill districts? Talking about highway problems: when will the trucks be able to travel at a reasonable speed so that no goondas, whether it is a Naga, Meitei, Kuki, will have the opportunity to stop and loot it.
Going by the opinion of a person who recently contributed an article to this esteemed paper, “if the people are happy, satisfied and contented with their lives then who is going to join the rebellion ranks? They will give two hoots to Muivah and his ilk.” A glance at the statistics (in Manipur) and the stated rationale by the author, it will probably be the Meiteis who are the most dissatisfied people in the country. Political contempt of the ethnic, cultural and other diversities in a state like Manipur and political jugglery by constantly diverting the minds of the common people from issues like bad governance, corruption and so on to communal persuasions by vested interests will ultimately be the ruin of Manipur.
In fine, if Mr. Muivah is talking and misleading people into an illusionary ‘Nagalim’: can we also say that the leaders of the about 20 odd revolutionary groups in Manipur are also talking and misleading Meiteis into an illusionary ‘Kangleipak’.
Nagaland GB Federation condemns morungexpress
Dimapur, July 28 (MExN): The Nagaland GB Federation has condemned the incident which took place on July 19 last at Vidima Village. The Federation General Secretary A. Taku Longkumer in a press release said that the GBs are supposed to be well-behaved in many aspects as the custodian of the customary laws in our society. A GB has to be respected by the citizen for being matured, responsible elderly persons and trust worthy, whereas the barbaric and heinous crime done by such man has damaged the good image of the GBs. The Federation further informed that it has decided to terminate his membership from July 22, 2010. Concerned authority should take appropriate action as an example to other GBs. The Federation has also informed the Chakro GBs union to take immediate action against the culprit according to the "customary law of the land".

When will the 60 MLA's listen to the common man? Vikeduo Linyu
•-I just happen to drop into Nagaland House Guwahati (Medical lodge) inaugurated about six months back, just a few days back. It’s good that the government has started a lodge for the needy and poor; it’s high time to have a lodge exclusively for the health sector, kudos to the initiative. But what’s shocking is, I found out that there is not even a refrigerator and a water filter!!!!!
We have 60 elected representatives, I doubt if some of the MLAs' are aware of the place (its just 2 or 3 lanes behind Downtown Hospital). Why can’t our elected representative just donate Rs. 1000-Rs 500, for the new lodge from their monthly salary? You talk about development and crores of rupees blah, blah etc what is the point, when you!! Yes the 60 of you!! can’t provide the basic necessity for the people. Stop talking about austerity, development etc oh by the way if one of the World cup tourist elected representative had sacrificed his ticket for a match not the trip, it will be enough to buy a refrigerator, water filter, flask, hot case for the lodge. Start working for the people who needs the most, someday your turn will come, by then it will be too late.
Vikeduo Linyu
Half Nagarjan, Dimapur