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03/02/2011: "PM committed to solving Naga issue: Isak Swu Times of India"

PM committed to solving Naga issue: Isak Swu Times of India

TNN, DIMAPUR: NSCN(IM) chairman Isak Chishi Swu on Tuesday said he's happy with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's commitment towards an early solution to the decades-old Naga issue.

Swu, who reached Nagaland from New Delhi, said: "I had a very fruitful meeting with the Prime Minister in the Capital on Saturday. I welcome his commitment and sincerity to resolve the Naga problem at the earliest."

The NSCN (IM) chairman said he welcomed the ongoing process to reconcile all warring Naga groups. Incidentally, the NSCN (K) has already declared that the reconciliation process, initiated by the Forum for Naga Reconciliation (FNR), was a closed chapter with the NSCN(IM).

Swu, without naming the NSCN(K), said, "If they refuse (to be a part of the reconciliation process), it's up to them."

On Monday,, the FNR took a strong stand to save the reconciliation process, saying any individual or Naga group opting out of it would be answerable to the Naga people. A statement issued by FNR said: "The Covenant of Reconciliation (COR) signed by NSCN (IM) chairman Isak Chishi Swu, FGN president Brig (retd) S Singnya and NSCN(K) chairman S S Khaplang on June 13, 2009, remains unparalleled for the Nagas."

When asked if he would attend the highest level meeting for the reconciliation process, Swu said, "Yes, I will do that. If all (Naga) groups come together, they can hold the meeting anytime and anywhere in Nagaland."

Later addressing a group of people outside the Dimapur airport, Swu appealed to them to pray for the success of reconciliation process and "uphold Nagaland for Christ".

On the other hand, NSCN(IM) general secretary Thuingaleng Muivah is scheduled to reach the state on Thursday. Once both Swu and Muivah are in Nagaland, it'll be interesting to see what stand does the NSCN(IM) take to take the reconciliation process forward and bring an end to decades of violence in the state.

Centre's initiative for peace working in Northeast Sify News
If we follow a chronological order of events, the past 18 months have been good for the Northeast with regard to improvement in the security situation, especially in Assam and Nagaland.
Both United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah or NSCN (IM), two of the biggest insurgent groups in the Northeast, have softened their stand thanks to the continuous efforts of the government.
NSCN (IM) General Secretary Th Muivah visited New Delhi on February 27 to hold talks with the Centre in a bid to solve the six-decade-old problem.
NSCN (IM) which had been insisting on meeting in a third country for talks, this time accepted the Centre's invitation for talks in the country. The relaxation in their stand was seen as a major development.
NSCN (IM) President Isak Chishi Swu arrived in New Delhi on January 27 this year, after accepting an Indian visa.
The Naga society has lauded the efforts of both NSCN (IM) and the Centre for their efforts to bring the violence levels down.
"This is very true that every Naga is very positive about the talks. And as it has been flashed in the media reports also that Isak Chisi Swu accepted the Indian visa, we are looking it as a very positive step. We are seriously hoping for a positive outcome," said Imti Longchar.
"We are happy that talks between government and NSCN (IM) are taking place. We want a positive solution from it," added Khrielie Angami.
"The talks between Centre and ULFA are very important from the people's point of view. It should conclude in a positive manner. And we are expecting a positive outcome from it," said Jyotirabhya Kashyap.
In a major development, the Centre convinced the proscribed United Liberation Front of Asom under the leadership of Arabinda Rajkhowa to come for talks. ULFA leaders came to New Delhi on January 10 to begin talks with the Centre.
"We want that ULFA-Centre should hold peace talks, and if the talks can materialize, it will be beneficial for the society," Deobojit Saikia.
The Centre's effort for brokering peace with the insurgent groups is paying great dividends. s per the report of Home Ministry, the Northeast witnessed the lowest levels of violence in 2010. No civilian and or security personnel were killed in Nagaland in 2010.
Overall twenty security personnel, 94 civilians and 247 militants lost their lives in the northeast in 2010, which is far better than previous years. (ANI)

Foreign tourists do not now need special permits for visiting Manipur, Nagaland and Mizoram Sify News
The Central Government is leaving no stones unturned in its effort to develop the northeastern region. Recently it excluded Manipur, Nagaland and Mizoram from the protected area permit to promote tourism in the region.
A team of 19 NRI's from Kenya and Britain were in Manipur after the protected area regime notified under the Foreigners (Protected Areas) Order 1958 was done away with on January 1 for a period of one year.
They visited Hueiyen Lalong Thang-Ta Cultural Association, Irilbung, to see the traditional Manipuri sword dance.
"There is no word, which can describe how you felt after coming to Manipur. It is just wonderful to come here and witness the culture, traditions and the scenic beauty, which is absolutely magnificent," said Anita Patel, a Kenyan tourist
"Definitely protected area permit that was lifted recently should have been removed earlier. The tourism and culture is so fantastic here that every one in the country and outside the country should visit Manipur," she added.
"Government should have done it earlier and this will improve the image of the region in a big way. And people both from within and outside the country will come to visit the state. And it is a really nice state," said Kd Shah, a tourist from England.
Rk Neimei, Secretary to Chief Minister, Manipur said: "Protected Area Permit has been removed on an experimental basis for one year, and I hope it comes out well so that it can be permanently lifted."
Since 1958, the act required foreigners to obtain a Protected Area Permit (PAP) in addition to a visa to visit Manipur. With the new guidelines, foreigners will have to register with the Foreigners Registration Officer (FRO) of the district they visit within 24 hours of their arrival.
Citizens of some specified countries would, however, continue to require prior approval of the Ministry of Home Affairs before their visit to these three States.
Indian Missions/Posts have also been authorized to issue 'Missionary Visa' to foreign Missionaries visiting these three States as per the extant guidelines of the Government.
The decision to do away with the protected area permit will give a boost to tourism to the state that will help generate employment for the youth in the region. (ANI)


NSCN-IM insurgency instigated by China From Jagdamba Mall Organizer
NSCN-IM has a lot to answer and with it, New Delhi too owes the nation some explanation. Why has the NSCN-IM thought it necessary to station a permanent representative in China even as peace talks with the Indian Government are supposed to be at an advanced stage?
NATIONAL Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak & Muivah (NSCN-IM) was founded in China in 1980 under deep influence of Chinese communism and when Th. Muivah, SS Khaplang and Isak Chisi Swu returned to Bharat, they demolished nearly 300 churches and killed hundreds of church leaders, pastors, deacons and evangelists. Earlier, it helped the militants of Naga National Council (NCC) under Phizo. China has great design to slit Siliguri neck and have its control over whole northeast region. But, of late, China appears to be working overtime to back insurgents, even take time off from its monstrous economic pursuits since Delhi has gained ground in reaching possible peace agreements.

NSCN-IM’s chief arms procurer Anthony Shimray was arrested by National Investigation Agency (NIA) from Patna on October 2, 2010. This terrorist leader confessed that NSCN-IM’s general secretary Thuingaleng Muivah had written a letter to senior Chinese intelligence officials nominating a 60-years old Kholse Swu Sumi as NSCN-IM’s ‘Permanent Representative’ to China. The Chinese accepted Muivah’s request and hosted Sumi, thereby, signaling the formalisation of the relationship.

Further elusive United Liberation Front of Assam (ULFA)’s military chief Paresh Baruah who is currently based in China’s Yunnan province close to the border with Myanmar is provided all logistic support by China. The chief of Manipur insurgent group, United National Liberation Front (UNLF), Sana Yaima alias Raj Kumar Meghen, who is in jail, has also confirmed meeting Paresh Baruah in Yannan in 2009. What is more surprising and disturbing are the reports of Chinese agents offering to sell surface to air missiles to the rebels of Northeast Bharat. As per reports, a deal with one million US dollar was struck in December 2009 at Chengdu, the capital of China’s Sichuan province and the package included not just supply of the missiles but training in their use.

A 39 year old Quing Wang-the Beizing resident masquerading as a journalist and a Timber company Executive, was picked up by the Dimapur Police from Dimapur Railway Station on January 16 last year. She was on her way to Camp Hebron, the NSCN-IM’s over ground headquarters, 30 km east of Dimapur town. The lady did not possess Restricted Area Permit (RAP) to visit Nagaland and was, therefore, detained and sent back to New Delhi. Quing Wang, the Chinese spy, wanted to meet

NSCN-IM’s top bosses in camp Hebron. It is a mysterious story that Delhi was in hurry to pack her off to China on board a Chinese Eastern Airlines flight on January 21. Her photographs with

NSCN-IM general secretary Th. Muivah, Nepal Maoist Supremo Prachanda and many others which are not so simple pictures found from her lap-top, are an interesting revelation. The spy lady had a four hour long interview with Muivah in Delhi on January 4.

NSCN-IM has a lot to answer and with it, New Delhi too owes the nation some explanation. Why has the NSCN-IM thought it necessary to station a permanent representative in China even as peace talks with the Indian Government are supposed to be at an advanced stage? Why did the NSCN-IM chairman Isak Chisi Swu himself visit China? Has the NSCN-IM kept the Indian peace interlocutors informed of its linkages with Beijing? What is the content of Muivah’s long conversation with the Chinese spy Quing Wang who is said to belong to the People’s Security Bureau, a Chinese intelligence outfit? If Muivah thinks he was giving an interview to Quing Wang as she identified herself as a journalists from Hong Kong, will he be willing to speak at length to an Indian journalist and clarify things? And a question to New Delhi-what was the hurry in deporting Quing Wang? Would China have treated an Indian nabbed in similar circumstances the same way? As per on-line survey conducted by Nagaland Post, a local daily, 94 per cent Naga wish all sections of Nagas to be included in the peace talk, NSCN-IM leaders are not accepted as the role representative of Nagas. Moreover, Muivah is an outsider. He is a Tangkhul Naga and hails from Ukhrul district of Manipur. The four districts of Nagaland- i) Mon (Konyak), ii) Kiphire (Yimchunger), iii) Tuensang (Chang, Kiamungan, Sangtam & Yimchuger), and iv) Longleng (Phom) have formed Eastern Naga People’s Organisation (ENPO) and students have formed Eastern Naga Student Federation (ENSF). This ENPO and ENSF are demanding secession from Nagaland to form a separate state. The Naga civil society wants to live with Bharat. NSCN-IM cadres are surrendering to Bharatiya Army. They want to march at par with other developing states of the country. This side, Muivah and his lieutenants are meddling with China and other enemy countries. The dubious role of NSCN-IM is harming the peace dialogue.