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10/17/2011: "Indian Armed Forces told to quit Nagaland morungexpress"

Indian Armed Forces told to quit Nagaland morungexpress

Dimapur, October 17, (MExN): In a meeting held on October 6 at Rukizu, Pfutsero Town the Chakhesang Regional Council (CRC), NNC resolved certain resolutions. “There can be no unity and real peace in Nagaland as long as Indians are in our land. We, therefore, urge Indian forces to quit from our land (Nagaland),” stated the council.
In a press release issued by resolution committee, CRC, NNC, the council stated that the case between Nagaland and Indian Government is fully vested on NNC for any final settlement. It was pointed out that in the year 1977 on June 14, 'ato kilonser' Moraji Desai and the president NNC, A.Z. Phizo met in London and had a talk, and after which no talks had been held till now. The council pointed out that because of the formation of Naga National Council (NNC) in the year 1946 and the constitutional formation of Federal Government of Nagaland(FGN) in 1956, the council through the meeting resolved to fully support the leadership of incumbent president NNC, Eli Adiano Phizo and 'gen.' (Redt) V.Metha, Kedahge, FGN.
The council also resolved to strengthen the decision taken by the Chakhesang Public Organization (CPO) to support NNC/FGN and vowed to stand by it strongly to the end. The council therefore, in the press note, appealed Eli Adinno Phizo to proceed the case to UN in reference to that of A.Z. Phizo’s memorandum submission to UN in the year 1960, if the Indian Government is not sincere about further talk.
Nagaland CM to visit UK TNN
DIMAPUR: Nagaland chief minister Neiphiu Rio will leave for the United Kingdom on October 16 to deliver a lecture at Queens University, Belfast. The state's power minister Doshehe Y Sema and agriculture minister Chumben Murry will also accompany him. This is the first time that Rio will be delivering a lecture at an international university.
The chief minister and his team are also scheduled to pay official visits to the veterinary, animal husbandry, food processing and bioscience centres of Belfast during their visit.
Imchen promotes state at London industry meet TNN
DIMAPUR: Nagaland home minister Imkong L Imchen has invited the captains of European industry and business to the state and highlighted the vast potential it offers for industrial growth.
Imchen extended the invitation while he was participating in the 'Interactive Session on Opportunities for UK Companies in Eastern and North Eastern India' in London on Friday. He said the northeast may be seen as a remote corner of India, but when viewed from the context of the Centre's Look East Policy, "we see ourselves as the crucial economic and cultural link between India and Southeast Asia."
He said the Battle of Kohima, which turned the tide of World War II, was a crucial battle to control the Moreh-Imphal-Kohima-Dimapur road that opens the doors of Southeast Asia to the plains of India. Today, in the context of the emerging global market economy, the logistical importance of the region remains unchanged, he added.
Imchen told all present that the state has made tremendous progress during the last 47 years of its statehood, especially in the agricultural sector. He said Nagaland's GDP shows that its economy has registered a healthy growth of about 15% per annum, which requires corresponding entrepreneurial intervention to take advantage of the available potential and turn it into economic opportunities.
He also said there has been notable increase in horticultural produce that is organic and chemical-free. Besides, floriculture is another emerging potential industry in the state. He said flower production in Nagaland has crossed 1.5 million stems of high-quality flowers such as anthurium, rose and lilium per annum.
Imchen highlighted the abundant mineral resources available in the state and said exploration of oil has just begun. He added the huge reserves of chemical-grade limestone, coal, marble and decorative stones, along with magnetite of nickel-cobalt-chromium, are yet to find takers for commercial exploitation.
Stating that Nagaland is rich in forest products such as timber, cane and bamboo as well, Imchen said almost all vacant fallow land is being rapidly covered with high-value varieties of timber as people have realized the commercial and ecological importance of forests.
Imchen also highlighted the potential of the tourism industry and traditional crafts of Nagaland, which have substantial scope for growth.
NSCN (K) responds to appeals for MLA Azheto(NPN)




Stating that while it acknowledged various appeals from various organizations (to revoke its threat against Azheto Zhimomi MLA), the NSCN (K) through its MIP said it wished to inform that its decision to deal with the MLA was “not for his role as a political leader or as the president of the timber’s union but for individual criminal activities.”

It may be recalled that the NSCN (K) had warned of action against Azheto MLA for being responsible for the arrest of one Hemail Sumi(purportedly of the NSCN-K) by the town command of the GPRN/NSCN from the MLA’s residence.

NSCN (K) asserted that the fact that cadres of the GPRN/NSCN “arrested supposedly NSCN cadres” from Azheto’s residence proved that he was “harboring, sheltering and using Khehoi campers” and that it was not by coincidence that the rival cadres were present in his place.

It also clarified that “the so-called Hemail Sumi” was not a member of the NSCN (K). Further it described as “concocted” the statement by the GPRN/NSCN that Hemail was acting at the behest of Kughalu Mulatonu NSCN (K) emissary to the collective leadership.MIP asserted that Hemail never met Mulatonu personally nor contacted him telephonically.

The MIP described as “laughable that the Khehoi group” claimed that Mulatonu used `4.86 crore while as kilonser “for only 40 days”.It challenged the “Khehoi group” to produce evidence and also publish the same in the newspapers “within one or two days.”

NSCN (K) assured it would not spare any individual found guilty or using its name. It also said the “Khole-Kitovi”group proved by actions that the group was not aware of the realities behind the Naga political issue but interested only in disturbing the peaceful atmosphere and encouraging “bloodshed, violence and enmity in Nagaland, particularly in Dimapur and Kohima.”

NSCN (K) said the “Khehoi gang” therefore had not “moral right to judge the NSCN, as it is they who have taken the offensive approach.”

NSCN (K) advised the “Khehoi campers” not to continue fooling Nagas but spell out whether it intended to “continue to work for individual gains rather than the Naga political cause.” It said Nagas “are not fools to be fooled all the time” and that if their (GPRN/NSCN) declared commitment to peace and reconciliation was genuine, it should show Nagas through actions.

NSCN (K) said it neither expected nor demanded “sovereignty or independence from the Khehoi groups” nor should the latter expect the same from it (NSCN-K).

NSCN (K) said it was aware of what peace and unity among Nagas was and advised the “Khehoi group not to issue childish statements to confuse the Nagas.”

DDCF appeals for withdrawal of threat
Dimapur District Citizens’ Forum (DDCF) has appealed to leaders of NSCN (K) to withdraw its decision to take action against MLA Azheto Zhimomi.

In a statement issued by DDCF general secretary I. Temjen Jamir and secretary Richard Haolai expressed shock to learn that Zhimomi, also an advisor of the forum, “has come under the threat of an underground organization when the citizens of Nagaland are hungry for a lasting peace in the land.”

DDCF appealed to NSCN (K) “to rethink on their decision and withdraw its decision to take action” against Azheto Zhimomi who is the “People’s Representative” to the Nagaland Assembly from Dimapur.” The statement further said it is beyond the belief of DDCF that “he would be ever responsible for the arrest of an NSCN (K) official.”


Failure Of Manipur: Its Impact On Nagaland Imphal Free Press | By Ngul Min Thang
Manipur, one of the seven North-Eastern states is home to three major communities , The Meiteis of the Valley and The Kukis and Nagas of the Hills. While Meiteis account for almost 50% of the State`s population they dominate a mere 10% of the States total geographical area. On the other hand The Kukis and Nagas constitute 40% of the State`s total population and dominate over 90% of the State`s total geographical area. While Meiteis, Pangals, Bishnupurians etc come under the Meitei fold, Rongmeis, Zeliangs, Inpuis, Tangkhuls, Kabuis,Poumais, Maos etc comes under The Naga fold and Thadous, Gangtes, Vaipheis, Simtes, Paites, Hmars, Zous, Koms, Chirus, Chothes etc comes under the Kuki fold. Manipuri/Meiteilon is the Official language of the State accorded a Sechdule Language status under the Indian Constitution. While the Nagas of Manipur donot have a Lingua Franca besides Meiteilon, the Kukis on the other hand have a developed Lincua Francua among themselves.
The State of Manipur had history of Full Scale Corruption and Failure in almost all fields of the Structure upon which the state was built. Most writers, intellectuals and philantrophist describes Manipur as a failed marriage partly due to the ineffectiveness of the Govt in handling issues and the Centrifugal Domination policy of the majorities. Manipur has over 30+ active Insurgent Groups each fighting for a cause Justifiable in their Individual views. The State has seen a Bloody History of Ethnic Conflicts ranging from the Meitei-Pangal, Kuki-Naga, Kuki-Tamil etc etc. Strange things occur in Manipur each and everyday. Strikes, Bandhs etc being called for the slightest reasons, Adulteration of Consumables at the cost of Consumers, Kidnappings, Ransoms, 10% Issues, Post of Tribal Development held by Non Tribal, Communalization upon the Slightest issues etc etc, all these Strange occurances and Happenings in Manipur makes it indeed the Land of Undesired Jewels. The State had so much to learn from its past doings and all these would have made the Govt to be more cautious while looking ahead. Yet, it didnot have the Slightest impact upon the structure and approach of the Govt. The most unchallengeable example would be the CM leaving for a Luxurious Foreign Tour in the midst of the Economic turmoil that has eaten the State and a simple issue of District Creation. All these headlines indeed proves the failure of Manipur in fulfilling the dreams of Manipurians to live and be treated as it should be in one of the largest democracy of the world.
On the other hand the state of Nagaland, the immediate neighbour of Manipur with a geographical area of 16,567, Sq Kms is a home to a diverse group of people much more diverse than Manipur. The State despite its diverseness managed to settle under Naga owing to the growing conciousness and oneness among its citizens. The State though blessed with a rough landscape has progressed far more than Manipur in terms of Gross National Happiness. The people of the State today are happy and satisifed with their present position and system of Govt. Corruption spares no one and this is true for Nagaland as well. Corruption in Nagaland is rampant yet, its level are lower than Manipur where, funds starts from 10% deduction from the CM`s hand, to the 2%, 5% etc etc from different groups. Ransoms and Rapes are a common occurences in Nagaland but all these occurences can be marked as occuring due to external influence. Stability and Normal livelihood in Nagaland too crumbles whenever there is a Crisis going on in Manipur. The impacts are neither Economical dependance, nor Political dominance. The impacts are purely Social. Social in the sense that the two major groups in Manipur other than the Meiteis share huge Social linkages with Nagaland. The Linkage which the two groups of Manipur have with Nagaland are far more than the Social linkage they have with their Root State. Therefore Nagaland gets adversely affected with happenings in Manipur. The Kuki-Naga conflict in Manipur of the 90`s affected Nagaland alot. The Conflict which could have ended in Manipur with effective Govt undertaking, spreaded towards Nagaland mostly affecting Peren and Dimapur districts where Kukis are found in huge numbers. The Naga cause of Manipur means nothing for the Nagas in Nagaland yet the strong social linkage couldnot keep the Nagas of Nagaland out of the picture , though they are aware of the baselessness and irrationality to mingle with an out of the box issue. The Kuki Genocide of the 92`s left some ugly marks in Nagaland too. While most of the
Kukis of Nagaland were peacefully living with their neighbours the Kacha Naga intervention in Nagaland through the NSCN-M left some doubts within the minds of the Nagas of Nagaland. The Kacha Naga intervention in Nagaland let to the deterioration of age old friendship and cordial relation between Naga tribes like Zeliang-Sema, Sema-Angami, etc . The Kukis of Nagaland too were not spared from what was going on. The Manipur Nagas under the excuse of NSCN-IM carried out elimination of Kuki officers in Nagaland. They burned down Kuki Villages in Nagaland using local Nagas as mere buffers. While the Tangkhuls who paid royalty to the Chassad Chiefs in Manipur opposed Kukis under the name Naga, the Kukis of Nagaland never ever had any history of strained relationship with their Co-Inhabiting tribes in Nagaland particularly the Angamis, Semas and Zeliangs. The territorial dominance of Kukis and their neighbours like Angamis, Semas and Zeliangs are mutually respected by each other unlike Manipur where the Servants rebels against the Master and Vice-Versa. While tribes like the Zeliangs who are mostly migrant from Manipur and Angamis favoured the false propaganda of NSCN-IM in Nagaland for some time, the other Sister tribes like the Aos, Semas, Konyaks, etc never ever had any ill conscience towards the Kukis particularly of Nagaland. For them the Kukis were much more important than those Kacha-Nagas, since Kukis are an intergral part of the society in Nagaland, the stability of Kukis and the progress of Kukis meant alot to them, which the Manipuri Nagas are yet to learn.
Due to the mutual bond between Manipur and Nagaland under the name Naga and Kacha Naga, the stability in Nagaland gets affected. The particular nature of Nagas to peek into the issues outside of the State created lots of Social divisions and political diversion in the state. Tribes like Aos, Semas, Konyaks, Sangtams, Yimchungers, Chankhesangs, Phoms, Rengmas etc were opposed to the idea of Non State issue intervention but the brainwashed tribes like Zeliangs, Angamis , etc etc favoured interventioned to the fullest extent possible. This particular difference in opinion leaves gaps between two mutually co-existing neighbour where one is dependant on the other for existence. A minor example would be The intervention of Govt. Of Nagaland into the education issues of Kacha Nagas in Manipur under an Angami Chief Minister. The Govt conducted board examinations for Manipuri Nagas in Nagaland which was boycotted by all section of Nagas since it was a non state issue. This boycott led the Govt to provide full security for the Manipuri Naga Students which led to a huge Govt spending. Those spendings, had the Govt directed towards a more reasonable cause it would have benefitted alot. What did the people of Nagaland gain from the Manipuri Nagas appearing board exams in Nagaland.?? Did their appereance raised the status of NBSE.?? And most disheartening to learn is that out of the 200(not very sure) candidates who apperead only 17 of them got through. The hard earned peace and stability of Nagaland gets adversely affected with maximal intervention of Manipuri Nagas through the NSCN-IM. All these short lasting hussles of Manipuri intervention could have been avoided had the citizens of Nagaland choosen a different path.
Well, all has been said and has been repeated again and again with the passage of time and thoughts. Today in Nagaland most of the Citizens have gained the Knowledge of Stability. The importance of Peeking into non negotiable and negotiable issues too have been known through out. The issue of Manipur has nothing to do with the issue in Nagaland. The Nagas have realised the unchallengable importance of cordial existence within their own diameter rather than peeking into a stranger`s affair. This realisation within the Nagas of Nagaland led to the dawn of some Anti-Manipuri Naga campaigns in Nagaland. With positive hope that such nonsense actions wont be repeated again in future by the citizens of Nagaland, i feel that the ever awaited peace and stability will finally give its due share to the people of Nagaland.
Guv wishes to include Nagaland in national map of art & culture Morungexpress


The Governor of Nagaland, Nikhil Kumar launching the five days Painting Workshop cum Exhibition at the Heritage, Old DC Bungalow, Kohima. (Morung Photo)

Kohima | October 17 : Nagaland Governor Nikhil Kumar officially declared the five days Painting Workshop cum Exhibition here this evening at the Heritage, Old DC Bungalow, Kohima.
The Governor was much impressed with Lalit Kala Akademi Regional centre, Shillong, Sahitya Academy, Sangeet Natak Akademi for being in the forefront in the field of art and culture.
The Governor expressed that he wishes to include Nagaland in the national map of art and culture and stressed on the need to conduct more workshop and exhibition in the state.
He also urged department of Art & Culture to cooperate with Lalit Kala Akademi so that more of art and culture from Nagaland are showcase outside the state grapping more attention of the outsiders through art & culture.
Dr. U.S Tiwari, Advisor, LKA, Regional Centre Shillong also announced that National Art Conclave which was a long due, will be held in Nagaland within a year.
More than 20 artists are taking part in the workshop from various state of the country.
Earlier the programme was chaired by Commissioner Secretary for art & culture, I. Himato while art executive Vilalhou Noudi delivered introductory speech.
K.Kughazhe Yeputhomi, Director Art & Culture proposed vote of thanks.
The Programme was organized by Lalitr Kala Akademi Regional Centre, Shillong in collaboration with the department of Art & Culture, Government of Nagaland.

Nagaland CM to Lecture at a UK University PTI
Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio today left for the UK to deliver a lecture at the Queens University.

Accompanied by state power minister Doshehe Y Sema and agriculture minister Chumben Murry, the chief minister would also visit some veterinary and animal husbandry facilities and food processing and bio-science centres during his stay in the United Kingdom, a release said today.

Founded as the Queen's College in 1845, it turned into a varsity in 1908.

Meanwhile, Nagaland Home Minister Imkong Imchen has invited potential investors from the UK to visit Nagaland and notice the vast potential available to do business in the north-eastern state.

Speaking at a programme of UK India Business Council (UKIBC) in London on Friday, he outlined potential in sectors like horticulture, floriculture, beekeeping, bamboo industry, tourism and traditional crafts, a release issued here said.

The state is endowed with rich mineral resources but they are still largely untapped, although exploration and of oil has just begun, Imchem said.

UNDSP lauds FNR for peace effort Nagaland Post
DIMAPUR, The 4th general session of United Naga Democratic Socialist Party (UNDSP) was held on October 15 at central office and adopted resolutions.




The party congratulated FNR for their effort in bringing together top Naga political leaders paving the way for formation of one Naga national government and appealed to the Naga people to extend unflinching support to the peace process and reconciliation.

The party also lauded the state and central government for taking up railway line project from Dimapur to Kohima and Dimapur to Tizit and Tuli.

Expressing concern on the border tension between Nagaland and Assam specially Merapani sector, UNDSP appealed to the government of Assam and Nagaland to restore peace and harmony in the border area without further delay between the people of the two states.

Meanwhile, the UNDSP has condoled the demise of Late Yanjo Chang, president of UNDSP Tuensang on August 10. Yanjo served in the party for three years till his demise.