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03/26/2011: "Nobody can rob Naga rights: Swu Times of India"



Nobody can rob Naga rights: Swu Times of India

DIMAPUR: NSCN (IM) chairperson Isak Chishi Swu has said the rights of the Nagas can neither be robbed of by invaders nor be stolen by any other power.

"We will never give up our rights which God has granted us. We will determine our own destiny," he said while addressing a gathering of people on the occasion of the outfit's 32nd "republic day" celebrations on Monday.

Expressing gratitude to the Forum for Naga Reconciliation (FNR) for ceaselessly working towards the reconciliation process, Swu said the NSCN(IM) has always been committed to the cause and has fought for the Nagas' "historical and political rights".

"Nagalim will always belong to the Nagas. The Nagas cannot be divided in order to please the enemies of solidarity," he said, stating that the Nagas should be reconciled and united "on the basis of the political and historical rights of Nagalim". Swu said the reconciliation was not for disintegration of Nagaland, but meant for unity and integrity of Nagalim. The NSCN (IM) chairman said they have been negotiating for peace with the Centre since 1997. "But until an honourable settlement is arrived at, the Nagas will continue to struggle. We will not give up our rights nor will we stop defending it."

Swu also expressed gratitude to international organizations for helping the NSCN(IM) to internationalize and to secure recognition of its cause. He asked people to not forget that Nagalim was divided and sub-divided and the present Nagaland state was just a part of it. "It is to think that Nagaland is one whole state. It is a misunderstanding and ignorance as Nagalim embraces all Naga ancestral domain," he added. About the rich cultural heritage of the Nagaland, the NSCN (IM) chief said this heritage had been a vital binding thread to keep the Nagas alive as a distinct nation.

Calling upon Nagas for "absolute solidarity", he said, "All Naga people should look forward to the formation of Nagalim with one mind and one voice." Swu also stressed upon establishing good relationships with neighbours and other nations and urged the Nagas not settle for a compromise at the expense of their national rights and principles when they seek interdependent relationship with any group or country.

He also called upon every citizen of Nagalim to participate in the struggle for the liberation of Nagalim and uphold the national cause.

The outfit's general secretary, Thuingaleng Muivah took time to explain the stand of the NSCN (IM) and the progress made in the talks with the Centre to resolve the Naga problem. He told the gathering that numerous talks with New Delhi had yielded positive results, including recognition of the unique history of the Nagas, which he said was a positive step towards finding a solution.

"If they don't follow the Naga history, we will not accept anything. There will be no solution," he said. Muivah informed the gathering that the NSCN leadership has rightly rejected anything short of sovereignty. The NSCN (IM) general secretary also said the Nagas had no right to blame the Centre always.

"There are issues for which the Nagas are to blame. Let's appreciate the Centre's to address our issues," he added.

Naga truce cell gets new chief OUR CORRESPONDENT The Telegraph
Kohima, March 22: The Centre has appointed a new chairman of the ceasefire monitoring group after the tenure of Lt Gen. Mandhata got over in November last year. The National Socialist Council of Nagalim (I-M)), however, said it was not aware of any such development.
“We are not aware of it,” Samson Jojo, chief principal secretary of the Government of the People’s Republic of Nagalim (GPRN), told The Telegraph.
Nagaland director-general of police K. Kire said Lt Gen. Jacob had replaced Gen. Mandhata. “The new chairman of the ceasefire monitoring group will take charge by April 3,” Kire told this correspondent.
The NSCN (I-M) was completely unaware of the development in New Delhi, saying no such issue was raised in the cabinet meeting of the GPRN held today. The convener of the ceasefire monitoring cell of the NSCN (I-M), Phungthing Shimrang, also attended the meeting.
“He did not raise any such issue in today’s cabinet meeting,” Jojo said.
According to sources, the NSCN expressed strong resentment over the appointment of Gen. Jacob as the new chairman without informing them. Neither Gen. Mandhata nor Shimrang could be contacted for comments.
Kire expressed ignorance regarding the resentment of the NSCN (I-M). “I am not aware of the NSCN’s resentment regarding the appointment,” he said.
Kire said a meeting of the CMG would take place only after the new chairman took over.
The ceasefire monitoring group consists of representatives from the Centre, the state government, the army, the paramilitary forces, police and the NSCN (I-M). It enforces ceasefire ground rules and monitors violation of rules by the security forces and the outfit.
Is China Backing Indian Insurgents? IBN
A string of Chinese spies arrested in India suggests a willingness on the part of Chinese intelligence to covertly undermine peace negotiations between the NSCN-IM and the Indian government. Read the article in The Diplomat here:
The arrest in January of a Chinese spy who allegedly met insurgents in the northeast of the country suggests a broader effort to destabilize India.
On January 25, 2011, Wang Qing, a Chinese spy disguised as a TV reporter, was arrested and deported after she reportedly visited the headquarters of the National Socialist Council of Nagalim (Isak-Muivah) or NSCN-IM—one of India’s largest and most troublesome insurgent groups. Indian authorities said Qing admitted to being a spy for the People’s Security Bureau, a Chinese intelligence agency, and that she had conducted a secretive four-hour-long, closed-door meeting with Thuingaleng Muivah, a key rebel leader of the NSCN-IM who is currently holding reconciliation talks with the Indian government. The rebel group, however, insisted that it was holding talks with the Indian Government in good faith and that it hashad ‘no relations with China.’
While the news attracted little attention, it’s hard to see the incident as inconsequential for Sino-Indian relations, as it suggests potential links between China’s intelligence agencies with insurgent groups in India’s volatile Northeast region. More worrisome for New Delhi, though, is the fact that Qing’s case is only one of several recently that suggest an attempt by Beijing to step up efforts at undermining peace and increasing leverage over India as both countries grapple with sensitive
Nagaland Governor thanks tribal bodies for help in peace move PTI
Kohima, (PTI) Nagaland Governor Nikhil Kumar today said reports of factional hostilities among the Naga groups in places near eastern border of the state were causes of great concern amidst prevailing comparative peace in state.In his address on the opening day of budget session, Kumar thanked the tribal hoho (tribal apex body), NGOs and civil societies for their cooperation to the government to bring in peace during past three years but referred to reports of clashes among Naga factions in eastern border pockets.The governor appealed to all underground groups to desist from hostile acts and utterances, which "could fritter away the hard-earned relative peace." He reitereated the efforts of the government, its agencies, tribal hoho, churches, civil societies, especially Forum for Naga Reconciliation (FNR), which contributed to the "most peaceful year in Nagaland in recent memories" as factional clashes and civilian casualties came down 'drastically.' Kumar said the state was committed to extend all support to the on-going peace process for an honorable settlement to the long drawn Naga political conflict.Referring to general law and order situation, the governor appreciated the roles of police and paramilitary forces in containing crimes.However, the presence of banned militant groups from outside the state and their activities continued to pose a challenge to the security agencies, especially in and around Dimapur, he observed.Kumar reminded the elected members of their responsibilities in providing effective leadership that could channelize people�s energy in 'productive pursuits.' "The state needs a leadership that inspires confidence among the public for productive activities," Kumar told the assembly.



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