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Khaplang issues expulsion orders morungexpress


In this image released by the spokesperson of the NSCN (K) to the local media SS Khaplang is seen addressing a meeting.

DIMAPUR, JUNE 10 (MExN): Using the nomenclature of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland and also addressing himself as the Chairman, SS Khaplang today issued two separate expulsion orders one for Azheto Chophy and members of the unification group and another expelling General Secretary N. Kitovi Zhimomi. The expulsion orders were issued to the media through P. Tikhak, describing himself as the “Spokesperson” of the “NSCN (K)”. In addition Khaplang has also expelled Angpa Konyak, Deputy Kilonser, Ministry of Chaplee, Athrom Konyak, Kilonser, Ministry of Lota, Kilonser Seochem Sangtam, Kilonser Yimto Yimchunger, Kilonser Jack Zhimomi and Kilonser Jungshi Wati. According to the expulsion order, they were expelled for “conniving with the unification group and for their anti party activities”.
Regarding Azheto Chophy and members of the “unification group”, Khaplang in his expulsion order stated that although they were earlier “absorbed in the Government of the People’s Republic of Nagaland with key portfolios like Home and Finances, their contribution and dedication for the national interest were not satisfactory and still remains doubtful”. Khaplang also stated that their “continues effort to propagate unification by celebrating unification anniversary of a few people with doubtful nature” was “not at all encouraging”. “Unity among the Naga people is important provided there is a common vision to excel the liberation struggle from the hands of the occupational forces and should not be merely for personal political mileage or monetary benefits”, stated Khaplang in his expulsion order.
Therefore, Khaplang stated that the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) had decided to “expel all the members of the unification group led by Azheto Chophy for misguiding the nation and for creating mistrust among the national workers”. The expulsion order also stated that they were “responsible for tarnishing the image of the organization by involving in all sorts of anti-social activities and straying away from the NSCN principles. “The NSCN will not stoop this low to let the people with such evil intention to pilot the people and the party rather we will as always jealously safeguard the inalienable rights of the Naga people for self determination”, stated the expulsion order.
In a separate expulsion order, SS Khaplang stated that the expulsion of N. Kitovi Zhimomi, General Secretary of the party had become a “necessity to save the party from further deterioration and confusion”. Khaplang stated that as “Chairman of the party” he had “for too long patiently overlooked the mistakes he has committed in the past”. “I, the Chairman of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland, regrets to inform all the Naga national workers and the Naga people that Mr N. Kitovi Zhimomi, General Secretary of the party is expelled from the NSCN today the 10th day of June, 2011”, stated the expulsion order.
According to Khaplang, “Zhimomi as a national leader has failed to stand by the ethics of the revolutionary which is guided by its strong will and commitment to the people to liberate from the occupational forces and prepare the ground for that”. “He also simply failed to distinguish the reactionary forces and the revolutionary. His support for the unification group and celebrating unification anniversary of the few people is also not admirable”, Khaplang stated in his expulsion order while adding that “NSCN does not recognize any unification group or their unification anniversary”. Stating that some Kilonsers and members were indeed inducted into the Government of the People’s Republic of Nagaland as per their efficiency and capacity including several army officers in the (PAN) People’s Army of Nagaland who had the vision to see a liberated Naga land, “therefore, the question of celebrating unification anniversary does not arise”, Khaplang stated.
Khaplang also stated that the NSCN pulled out of the reconciliation process, “not because it was against it but, because of the intentional violation of the resolved resolution by the other participating group”. “Unfortunately, Mr. Zhimomi continued his meeting with those groups even when many national workers were bleeding in the hands of the reactionaries. It is nothing but, a blatant insult to the national workers which is not acceptable,” Khaplang added.
SS Khaplang also said “there was always a dagger in the smile of the people who sent their cadres in various parts of Naga inhabited areas to kill the national workers while talking reconciliation on the other hand”. Khaplang stated that “on sensing their hidden agenda we declare to fight them tooth and nail and even to this day the NSCN cadres are fighting the reactionary forces in eastern Nagaland as well as in Tirap and Changlang district of Arunachal Pradesh and Southern Nagaland but, Mr. Zhimomi has been found watching leisurely in so called state of Nagaland and not doing enough in the interest’ of the NSCN”.
“Thus, as per party discipline Mr. Zhimomi is found guilty under article 8 and 9 of section ‘A’, which states, lack of heed shall be taken as willful defiance and acts of willful defiance and incompatible traits shall deprive the member concerned of his membership.” As per the expulsion order, he has been also found guilty of “conducting of affair’s independently” which is also against the party discipline under article 4 of section ‘C’.
Therefore, “the NSCN under the above stated articles in accordance with party discipline expels Mr. Zhimomi from the membership of the party and hence, he naturally loses all eligibility of holding any responsible post in both the council and the government under article 10(a) of section ‘A’. Hence, all appointments, authorization, power and privileges enjoyed by him stands cancel with effect from today the 10th of June 2011,” SS Khaplang stated.
Now, Khaplang expels other leaders; NSCN(K) split final
Four days after “Tatar Hoho”, or the “national assembly” of the NSCN(K)’s underground government, “impeached” and expelled its chairman, S S Khaplang, the latter Saturday evening retaliated by issuing expulsion orders to the outfit’s general secretary N Kitovi Zhimomi and several others for their alleged anti-party activities.
With this, the NSCN(K), which itself was created following a break-up in the original National Socialist Council of Nagalim (NSCN) in 1988, has finally split. The development is likely to put the NSCN(IM), headed by Issak Chisi Swu and Thuingaleng Muivah, at a more advantageous position vis-à-vis the ongoing peace talks with the government.
Saturday’s expulsion orders of Zhimomi and several other senior leaders of the outfit came in the form of a press release issued by P Tikhak, a ‘spokesperson’ of the new Khaplang-led faction.
Khaplang has also expelled four “ministers” and a “deputy minister” in the underground “Government of the People’s Republic of Nagalim” (GPRN), with the press note saying they were expelled for conniving with the unification group and for their anti-party activities.
THROWN OUT The Telegraph
Insurgent groups in the Northeast have a history of splits and factional fights. But the split in the faction of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland which used to be led by S. S. Khaplang can turn out to be a major political event in the region. That Mr Khaplang himself has been expelled from the group makes it different from similar rifts within such outfits. He not only led the group from his base inside Myanmar but also allowed it to be used by other insurgent groups, such as the United Liberation Front of Asom and the United National Liberation Front of Manipur. Mr Khaplang’s expulsion could thus weaken the group’s Myanmar connection and also influence its activities in Nagaland. The fact that the group’s new leadership is based within Nagaland points to this possibility. It is unclear what exactly led to the split, but there is little doubt that Indian security agencies would be happy to see the group’s Myanmar-based leaders losing their control over it. Bases such as these have long served as arms training centres and hideouts for the cadres of different militant outfits in the region.
NSCN TWO IBN/ PTI
Regarding Azheto Chophy and other expelled members of the "unification group," Khaplang stated that although they were earlier "absorbed in Government of the People's Republic of Nagaland (GPRN) with key portfolios like home and finances, their contributions and dedication for the "national interest" were not satisfactory and still remained doubtful."Therefore, NSCN has decided to expel all the members of the unification group led by Azheto Chophy for misguiding the nation and for creating mistrust among the national workers," the order said.However, it could not be ascertain independently whether any senior underground leaders from Nagaland side attended the yesterday's council meeting inside Myanmar.For strategic reasons, NSCN(K) shares camps with ULFA, UNLF and other NE militant outfits in deep jungles of Sagaing division of Myanmar.On the other hand, NSCN(I-M) maintained the official line to the new development as "it is internal matter of Kehopi campers and it has nothing to do with that."If any member of the outfit spoke on the development it was his personal viewpoint, NSCN(I-M) said in a statement here yesterday.
NSCN/GPRN clarifies news reports morungexpress
DIMAPUR, (MExN): The Government of the People’s Republic of Nagalim, Ministry of Information and Publicity has clarified that the opinions expressed by some members in private on the “split in the Khehoi camp following the impeachment and expulsion of its Chairman SS.Khaplang” had found its way to the press as appeared in some local papers. According to a press note from the MIP, NSCN/GPRN it had officially not discussed anything on the matter in any manner whatsoever as it is an “internal matter of the Khehoi camp”. Therefore, what has appeared in the paper never reflected the opinion of the organization/government, stated the MIP note. “Either the report is the opinion shared by some individuals or the reporter simply being carried away by the issue. It is therefore, natural for NSCN to disown such report and advise its members of the organization to exercise caution in expressing any comment on such sensitive matter. Anyone doing so would face serious action”, stated the press note from the MIP.

“Quarrelling among the Naga family is a shameful thing”
FGN
Quarrelling among the Naga family is a shameful thing before the world. It is a self-destruction and it makes happy the enemy and Satan. Thus the original NNC/FGN as the parent body of the Naga nation and the parent of all break away groups always maintained non-violence, peace, and patience and avoid all kinds of violence, provocation, paper war or otherwise. But some fellow Nagas who took oath in the name of Almighty God under the leadership of NNC/FGN used to go astray and fraudulently oppose often against NNC/FGN. Therefore this press note is being issued as compelled to let the people know the truth and the fault.
Zhopra Vero of late joined NNC/FGN and he was entrusted as the President of Chakhesang Regional Council (CRC), NNC in 1993. Then he was entrusted again as a Joint Secretary of the Naga National Council (NNC) on 19th July, 1996. Thus Zhopra Vero was sworn in the name of Almighty God by L. Kaiso the then Secretary In-charge of NNC on 22nd July, 1996 at Transit Peace Camp, Kohima. As a result Zhopra Vero offered a feast on the same day at Transit Peace Camp (TPC), Kohima as a sign of thanksgiving to Almighty God and the nation. Then Zhopra Vero remained in Transit Peace Camp, Kohima for a long time. His footprints and residing images in Kohima Transit Peace Camp are still so fresh.
Zhopra Vero was later on dropped from the post of NNC Joint Secretary on 27th November, 2001 by the NNC through the unanimous Resolution No. 2 of the NNC Central Executive Meeting held on 27th November, 2001. And also subsequently Zhopra Vero was dropped from the post of President CRC, NNC on 28th April, 2003 by the unanimous Resolution of the Joint Meeting of NNC Executive Committee and FGN high officials held on 28th April, 2003 due to his anti-national activities, such as:

1. He held the post of Chairman in a faction known as Re-unification Front (RUF) in 1997.
2. He involved in the puppet state election and threatened the publics with gunpoint and assaulted them by seizing arms from 15th Battalion, Naga Army in 2003.
3. And also he involved in other secret anti-national activities.

Brig. (Retd.) S. Singnya as a senior leader worked till 28th January, 2005. Besides, he was elected for the first time as the Kedahge of the Federal Government of Nagaland (FGN) on 28th April, 1997 at Choklangan Village, Khiamniungan Region in the 45th Tatar Hoho Session of FGN. Then with the end of the tenure, he was reelected as the Kedahge of FGN on 21st January, 2000 for the second time at Transit Peace Camp (TPC), Kohima for a term of another five years in the 47th Tatar Hoho-cum-Budget Session. Thus he held the post of the Kedahge for five years (2000–2005) with the supervision of the Transit Peace Camp (TPC), Kohima. Then with the completion of five years in tenure, Brig. (Retd.) S. Singnya himself resigned with the signature of his own hand from the post of the Kedahge on 28th January, 2005 in accordance with the Articles 23 (a) of the Yehzabo (Constitution) of Nagaland and also S. Singnya authorized in written on 28th January, 2005 to Gen. (Retd.) Viyalie Metha, the then Kedallo of the Federal Government of Nagaland (FGN) to address the 54th Tatar Hoho-cum-Budget Session and conduct it as S. Singnya could not attend the session. Thus the 54th Tatar Hoho-cum-Budget Session was constitutionally held on 3rd and 4th February, 2005 and 10th March, 2005 respectively at Kohima Village. In which Gen. (Retd.) Viyalie Metha, former Kedallo of the Federal Government of Nagaland (FGN) was elected as the Kedahge of FGN in the 54th Tatar Hoho-cum-Budget Session on 10th March, 2005 at Kohima Village. Since then Brig. (Retd.) S. Singnya former Kedahge was no longer a Kedahge of FGN and S. Singnya also agreed with it. But Zhopra Vero who was dropped from national service as mentioned above along with his friends immediately convinced Brig. (Retd.) S. Singnya and formed a self-styled emergency government in 2005 and it was soon changed into NNC/FGN (non-accordist) and now claiming as NNC/FGN without any truth and reality. The NNC and FGN are two entities having distributed responsibilities in accordance with the provisions of the Yehzabo (Constitution) of Nagaland. The Fake FGN led by S. Singnya and Zhopra Vero had no connection with the NNC and its President, Adinno Phizo.
Zhopra Vero in a press note through Nagaland dailies on June 3, 2011 once said, “the Accordists are those who, having accepted the accord, are living in the Transit Peace Camp at Kohima and therefore they should not be mistaken as national workers under the NNC/FGN.” Zhopra Vero and S. Singnya are the by-product of Transit Peace Camp, Kohima as stated above. If Kohima Transit Peace Camp is white, Zhopra Vero and S. Singnya will be white or if Transit Peace Camp, Kohima is black, Zhopra Vero and S. Singnya the renegade will be the most black one among the Nagas. The Bible said “Such is the way of an adulterous woman; she eateth, and wipeth her mouth, and saith, I have done no wickedness.” (Proverbs 30:20). Such renegades created all sorts of problem in the world and in Naga society.
It is a known fact that more than Six Crore Rupees from Pfütsero Bank had been looted by Zhopra Vero and friends in 2007 even after he was dropped from the national service. Thus a case was registered and the employees of Pfütsero Bank were suspended in this connection and the case may be still on the run or hidden. Such is the nature of the betrayer/robber. It would be wise for them to discontinue their anti-national activities.

11/6/2011
Eno. Rinso
Secretary to M.P./W.R.
Federal Government of Nagaland.

Naga Church must stand and speak morungexpress
Dimapur, June 11 (MExN): The entrenched criminality, corruption and confusion in the Naga people’s political and social existence today are a reality and challenge the churches in Nagaland cannot walk from if their ‘prayers are to be answered,’ a senior political leader today reminded. Alluding to the dictum of practicing what is preached, former Finance Minister K Therie today said that the Churches must wake from the slumber and walk according to what the seek in their prayers to God.
Therie echoed common sentiments by pointing to the reality in Nagaland today where the search for political solution continues but mingled with the confusing divisions amongst the “Naga U/Gs”, deepening corruption, extortion, threats and assassinations by both lawful and “unlawful multi-govts” against the poor citizens. Everyone knows who is responsible for all these, Therie reminded, but due to ‘fear of death’, one silently continues to let things happens its own way.
“With all the confusions Nagaland has today in search of political solution and with all the divisions amongst the Naga U/Gs; with all the corruption and extortion by lawful and unlawful multi-govts and legal and illegal organizations upon its own people and with all the kidnapping and assassinations, I believe God has taken away the wisdom of Naga Leaders for the repeated sins we have committed…”
Some of these transgressions, Therie said, include ‘dishonesty in the census, electoral roll, VDB house numbering and false billings, corruption of public funds or fixing commissions to be deducted at source. More of such are the ‘enlargement of MGNREGA job card lists sharing the benefit of unfaithful and dishonest money, black marketing PDS materials, extortion, assassination and killing of Nagas by Nagas in the name of demanding sovereignty from India.’
Another point Therie raised was Nagaland’s deeply corrupt electoral process. “Votes are sold openly. Political bargainers claim that they have certain number of votes and demand money, vehicles and future from candidates,” he reiterated.
“May not be to the taste of people but we all know the truth as to who are responsible for the conduct of the present situation and have silently co-operated for fear of death. Unless Nagaland people accept the truth, nothing can set us free.”
The Congress leader expressed sadness that the church’s so-called disciplinary stances are limited only to “eloping and pregnancy.” The church is aware of dishonest politicians and government employees who are acquiring properties and wealth from unknown sources of income but they are given more importance in the church activities, thereby indirectly encouraging them, Therie reminded.
The former NPF minister citied the instance of Mizoram where church members do not vote for candidates whose integrity is doubtful. “Election expenses are less than 10 lakh average whereas in Nagaland, it is in terms of few crores. Even secular states like Tamil Nadu did not spare corruption. Other nations in the world are against corruption and terrorism,” Therie said.
The leader advised – “It is time Nagaland churches wake up to reality. We are all praying for peace, unity, solution and future. Peace, unity, solution and future can be provided by the state government with the blessing of God but if the state government is against your prayer, God has nowhere to bless. If this is our sincere prayer, then let us also act accordingly and let the Living God find a place to bless in our works.”
If the church is sincere in its prayer, Therie stated, the church should direct its members ‘prohibiting them with the forbidden laws of God from indulging in corruption and dishonest behavior in the conduct of government and private business.’
“As long as the church has soldiers like Achan I am sure the curse of God shall continue. If Nagaland churches really want God to answer the prayers stone the corrupt and dishonest leaders by rejecting them in the election,” Therie challenged.
“I wish the church Members to elect, leaders of high moral integrity and those members who are close to the church. Only God-fearing government can provide peace, unity, solution and future. Do not shy away from the responsibility. Change must come or else expect a Tsunami soon.”
Rio govt concerned about Eastern Nagas
TNN | Jun 12, 2011, 12.45am IST
DIMAPUR: The Nagaland cabinet has expressed satisfaction over the recommendations submitted by a committee formed by the Neiphiu Rio government to look into a memorandum submitted by the Eastern Naga Peoples' Organization (Enpo) seeking creation of a separate Eastern Nagaland state.

Enpo has been demanding a separate state called Eastern Nagaland comprising the Mon-Tuensang region for years together.

Enpo had submitted a memorandum to the cabinet, which accepted it and praised the committee for preparing such an exhaustive report and coming up with suggestions "that will turn out to be a effective guide for the state government and the Centre to redress the problems of Eastern Nagaland".

Chief secretary Lalthara said, "The cabinet has decided that a copy of the report and the recommendations will be circulated to all government departments concerned government for necessary follow-up actions. A copy of the report will also be sent to the Union home ministry."

The cabinet has also decided to set up various sub-committees to study the report and recommendations of Enpo so that follow-up actions can be taken by the fovernment.

Lalthara said the sub-committees may induct minister, parliamentary secretaries, advisers, MLAs or officers, who will submit their report and recommendations to the cabinet within two months.

The government has also decided to invite all MLAs of Eastern Nagaland along with office bearers of Enpo, the Eastern Naga Women's Organization and the Eastern Naga Student's Federation for a meeting in the later part of June. Chief minister Neiphiu Rio would lead a cabinet team to meet and apprise the Prime Minister and the Union home minister about Enpo's demands.

Recently, the Nagaland government directed that 25 per cent of jobs in all categories, both gazetted and non-gazetted posts, will be reserved for people representing the six backward tribes of four districts of Mon, Tuensang, Kiphire and Longleng with immediate effect. A notification issued by Lalthara stated that of the 25 per cent of the jobs, 12 per cent of all categories, both gazetted and non-gazetted posts, should be reserved for the Chakhesang/Pochury, the Zeliang and the Sumis of Kiphire district.
ULFA’s Paresh Baruah factor: Lots of fight, lesser might First Post
The anti-talks faction of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) has asked an oil and gas company engaged in exploration work in Upper Assam to quit the state within 45 days. There can be little mistake in assessing the situation – it’s a desperate measure by the marginalised faction led by Paresh Baruah to make its presence felt. And it’s doomed to fail.

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There is, for sure, no need to panic at the threat. Yet Baruah is someone you can dismiss only at your own peril. If nothing, his faction still has considerable nuisance value. A group of hardcore ULFA cadres is reported to have recently entered Tinsukia district from Myanmar through Arunachal Pradesh, while another has entered Sivasagar district from Myanmar through Nagaland. They have enough hardware to create trouble.
True, both militarily and politically speaking, the ULFA is today a pale shadow of itself. In fact, if it figures in headlines at all, it is because of its historical clout. Its military liquidation started much later in its timeline even when its cadres were waging a war against the Indian State from sanctuaries in Bhutan and Bangladesh. The political decline actually had started earlier – when it willy-nilly went against the same people it claimed to be fighting for.
For the organisation turning into the dreaded and prevailing ULFA that it was at the peak of its popularity, considerable credit must go to Baruah. At the same time, if the organisation stands significantly marginalised now, he needs to take his share of the blame too.
The ULFA had rebuffed peace overtures from the Indian government for a long time, but was finally brought to its knees with the arrest of its recalcitrant chairman Arabinda Rajkhowa in November 2009. Since then many senior leaders have been released, and the organisation has been brought to the negotiating table. Talks are to begin sometime later this month. It’s
premature to say where the talks may be headed; the issues will always remain contentious, less about sovereignty, and more about the land and its people.
There had been talks once, when the Assam movement had culminated in the signing of the historic Assam Accord in 1985. The agitation’s leaders, drawn mostly from the All-Assam Students Union (AASU) had gone on to form the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) that stormed to power soon after. No popular movement in India had ever received as much goodwill and love from the people as the Assam Agitation had. The AGP, however, failed miserably, as it remained dogged by inefficiency and corruption. They lost at the hustings the next time out, but were given another chance five years later. They failed yet again, and were booted out for good. This time, the AGP has been decimated by the Congress-led alliance.
Political circumstances may have changed since the Assam Accord, but ground realities haven’t. Both the ULFA and the AGP now stand marginalised for almost identical reasons – they let their own people down, miserably so. No movement, non-violent or insurrectionist, can sustain itself without the all-pervading love and support of the people. Their abject failures, all results of their own immature handiwork than that of their enemies, may have left a political vacuum; but that doesn’t mean that the issues have been wished away. The question of illegal migrants is as much a reality as it was in 1979. Allegations of neo-colonialist exploitation of the state’s natural resources are still as real. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has time and again tried to fill up this political space but come a cropper every time. Its communal outlook doesn’t always curry favour with the people.
Baruah knows this, and hence the rhetoric in the email that was sent out, “Shiv-Vani Oil and Gas Exploration Services Limited is robbing Assam of its natural wealth. The company is also depriving local entrepreneurs in all spheres and hence they should stop their operations and leave the state within one and half months. If it fails, ULFA will launch an armed protest against the company.”
If one leaves the idiom and the threat aside, the grim reality remains. But then, the defiant Baruah is a prisoner of another era. Rajkhowa, however, has been able to react. Late last month, he publicly sought forgiveness for the killing of 10 children and three women in a bomb blast in Dhemaji district in 2004. It may be rejected as opportunistic political posturing in the run-up to the talks, but you need to start somewhere. Rajkhowa has.
It’s difficult to say how many are willing to forgive the ULFA for the miseries it heaped on its own people. But the ULFA still enjoys considerable support. They may have faltered, more than once, but they remain the sons of the soil.
Rev. Dr. Wati Aier dares Ao officers to change (NPN):
DIMAPUR,Oriental theological seminary principal and Forum for Naga Reconciliation convenor Rev. Dr. Wati Aier Saturday called on members of Kohima Ao officers’ Telongjem (KAOT) to dare to change so they contribute to reconstruction of the society.
Speaking as main speaker at KAOT’s 5th general conference at Zonal Council Hall, Kohima, Rev. Aier asked Ao officers of Kohima what their thoughts were on the future of Naga society and if there was any place for them in the making of Naga society.
He said that as the most blessed people, officers must commit and dedicate to change and accept the responsibility of investing in the future for the younger generation through innovative programmes.
Retired IAS officer Tali Longkumer and retired registrar of cooperative societies Imtila Jamir also exhorted the gathering to contribute to the growth and development of the Nagas as a whole as individuals and as a group by being instruments of change and by reaming honest leaders in their assigned positions, a DIPR report stated.
Earlier, welcoming the gathering, KAOT president Imkonglemba, recounted the genesis and vision of the forum and contributions and hard work of the founding members.
He also enumerated some of the important contributions of KAOT to society and thanked the members for their support and cooperation in carrying out activities of the forum successfully. Presentation of audit report, ABAM farm development report, general report, nomination of new office bearers, and adoption of several resolutions for development of Mokokchung district and Naga society etc were other highlights of the conference.

Cong invites NPF to debate on Naga issue morungexpress
Dimapur, (MExN): The Nagaland Congress has criticized the Naga People’s Front (NPF) not to confuse state government subject with the Naga political issue or talk as if the former can bring ‘Naga solution.’ In regard of this ‘mixing’ and ‘confusion’, the media cell of the Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) issued a statement today challenging the NPF to a ‘healthy debate’ on the Naga political issue rather than fighting in the Media.
“The NPF can’t cover the Home minister’s failure on law and order front (a state subject) with Naga political issue (a political subject),” the NPCC reminded. The Congress pointed out to the regionalist party that neither the NPF nor the Congress or any other state political party can bring ‘independence for Nagas’ for the simple reason that they cannot opine or talk freely.
“Fact of the matter is that, whether NPF or Congress, no state political party will bring independence for Nagas because they can’t talk outside the box. At the most, they may bring solution that can’t even be called political solution. It is only the political groups who can talk outside the box provided the other party agrees.
So, the NPF should stop talking as if they are going to bring independence.”
The Congress made clear that the opposition would expectedly train its guns on the Home Minister ‘who was most vocal on the issue’. “He invited it. There was no question of singling out anybody. The debate has to be brought to a logical conclusion. The NPCC challenges the NPF to a healthy political debate at philosophical and ideological levels to give new dimension and impetus to the Naga political issue and not for cheap paper wars,” the NPCC stated.
“The chief minister’s statement that the ‘elections are over’ proved beyond doubt that they had raised the Naga political issue during the election just for electoral gain,” the NPCC explained.
The Congress also said it takes ‘full responsibility for the statehood’, credit or blame. “But who would have taken the responsibility for total annihilation at that point of time; the NPF? Wasn’t it the Naga Peoples’ Convention (NPC) that salvaged the Nagas from total annihilation? Mind you, worse of the worst, if Nagas have to go back to the jungles, it will be the NPF who will first try to run away to foreign countries with their corrupt money.”
The NPCC advised the NPF – “It is not Naga custom and tradition to curse a tree and enjoy its fruits. It is an abomination. If the NPF think that statehood is a disgrace, they should stop enjoying its fruits and wait for what they believe will bear fruit for them.”
The opposition then reminded the NPF that whether NPF or Congress, no state political party “will bring independence for Nagas”. The reason is that they cannot talk freely. “They can’t talk outside the box. At the most, they may bring solution that can’t even be called political solution. It is only the political groups who can talk outside the box provided the other party agrees. So, the NPF should stop talking as if they are going to bring independence.”
“Has the NPF mutated to underground political party? It appears that by spreading its two cock wings to Manipur, the NPF has started to think it is outside the purview of the Constitution of India.”
On the issue of affiliation, the Congress responded with a question – “If NBSE affiliation was granted as demanded by NSF, whether the consent of the ENSF was taken or not because we all know that NSF does not cover ENSF’s jurisdiction? If ENSF was not consulted, the affiliation was undoubtedly against the interest of the Nagas of Nagaland, especially the eastern Nagaland.”

CKS meets NNC/FGN groups, JUN 11 (NPN):
TUENSANG Chang Khulei Setshang (CKS), the apex body of Chang community, has resolved that NNC/FGN groups, accordist and non-accordist, should reconcile and remain as one under the banner of NNC/FGN within its jurisdiction and that no other official pad other than NNC/FGN would be entertained. This was resolved at a joint emergency meeting with Chang region NNC/FGN (both accordist and non accordist) June 4 last. According to executive committee chairman M. Keka and CKS secretary information & publicity I. Akhum Soted Chang the resolution was adopted for peaceful atmosphere within its area. The CKS warned that if any individual/group(s) violating the resolution would be expelled from the community and that particular group would not be allowed to stay within its jurisdiction.
(Correspondent)
Extortion on the rise on NH passing through Manipur Indian Express
Various militant outfits were still extorting money from drivers of loaded trucks plying along the NH-53 (Imphal-Jiribam-Silchar) at separate places in Manipur's Tamenglong district, official sources said on Sunday.
Sources said extortion was mainly from the vehicles plying without security escort and wanted vehicles to wait for security.
They said militants belonging to NSCN-IM, NSCN-K and Naga National Council (Federal Government of Nagaland) were collecting Rs 500 each per trip from loaded trucks at places like Noney, Awang Khul and Kambirong in Tamenglong district.
They said extortion was rise from trucks plying without security in past few months.
They said vehicle owners have also been paying Rs 8000 as 'annual tax' besides other 'road tax,' 'goods tax' and others for the past few years to the militant groups.



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