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11/20/2011: "NSCN (I-M) leaders should clarify on ‘Supra-state’: Singson (CFSB,CFMG meetings held at Dimapur) Nagaland Post"

NSCN (I-M) leaders should clarify on ‘Supra-state’: Singson (CFSB,CFMG meetings held at Dimapur) Nagaland Post

DIMAPUR Cease Fire Supervisory Board under the chairmanship of Maj. Gen (retd) Jacob Eppen Kochekkan held its 47th meeting with representatives of the GPRN/NSCN, government of India and government of Nagaland Saturday at Rhododendron hall, Chumukedima Police complex.

After coming out of the meeting, CFSB supervisor GPRN/NSCN C. Singson described the meeting as “very positive” where few agendas were discussed.
Asked about the purpose of the meeting, Singson disclosed that the meeting approved the request of the GPRN/NSCN for two designated camps in Mon and Zunheboto districts and formal approval awaited from the government of India.

On the “Supra State” offer widely reported in the media, Singson said the GPRN/NSCN was not aware of it .He however said, in view of confusions over the reports, it was required that the NSCN (I-M) leaders clarify the matter.

He said when the GPRN/NSCN joined the reconciliation spearheaded by FNR, it was aware of the talks between the government of India with the NSCN (I-M).
He said the GPRN/NSCN had urged the NSCN (I-M) to suspend talks as they should be between the government of India with Nagas.

However, the NSCN (I-M) did not understand, he said. On extortion, kidnapping and rape cases, he said the GPRN/NSCN was “very serious” about them. He said that extortion from their side has come down to “low level”. He said the issue was discussed in past meetings which his side took it seriously.
He said the GPRN/NSCN has decided to do “something” to control the situation. He said crimes such as extortion, rape and kidnap caused concern for Nagas as these were quite unknown in the past.

Additional chief secretary and commissioner Nagaland, Banuo Z Jamir, L. Thechamo Lotha (ADGP), Maj. Gen. BS Das, Col. Rajwant Sing, Sandeep Datta, (DIG CRPF), G. Rengma (SO) and assistant to chairman (CFSB) Shokum Yimchunger.

GPRN/NSCN group was led by Singson along with Jack Jimomi, Yimto Yim and Kideon V. Zhimomi.

We are trying to stop rampant extortion: Phungthing
(L-R) Phungthing and Eppen Jacob. (NP) The 64th meeting of Cease Fire Monitoring Group (CFMG) with the NSCN (I-M) was held Saturday at Rhododendron hall, Chumukedima Police complex.
The closed-door meeting went on for more than two hours; the NSCN (IM) representatives were led by Ceasefire Monitoring Cell (CFMC) convener ‘Maj Gen’ Phungthing Shimrang while the Government of India representatives was led by Maj. Gen (retd.) CFMG chairman Eppen Jacob Kochekkan.

When asked about the purpose and outcome, of the meeting Maj. Gen (retd) Eppen said that the meeting was about the implementation of cease fire ground rules between government of India and NSCN (I-M) and how to continue to have a cordial relationship.

He said they took “many decisions” but the confidentiality of the meeting should be maintained.
Asked if the representatives had discussed about the rampant extortion, kidnapping that is going on, Phungthing said that people should also know the difference between extortion and collection of taxes. He added that the ‘government’ was aware about the extortion that is going on and is concern about it.
“We are trying to work out some kind of modalities or formula to stop it,” said Phungthing but added that it would take time.

Phungthing also appealed to the people to come out and co-ordinate and co-operate with the government, saying that they cannot help them if they don’t come forth.
He also clarified that, it was just a “myth” that the concern cadre, who was involved in extortion, would harm the public if they come forth saying that people should be true to themselves and report any matter to the “government” which they feel is not right.

“Me and my members and accessible to the people, twenty four seven,” said Phungthing.
He then assured that any NSCN (I-M) member found indulging in any kind of taxation or extortion other than which are permitted from the government would be punished.

He pointed out that government was trying to give the best to the people.
Additional chief secretary and commissioner Nagaland, Banuo Z Jamir, ADGP L. Thechamo Lotha, Maj. Gen. B S Das, Col. Rajwant Singh, DIGP, CRPF Kohima, Sandeep Datta, SO G. Rengma and assistant to chairman (CFMG), Shokum Yimchunger.

NSCN (I-M) representatives was led by Punthing along with Chuba, Meyong Phom, S. Among Lim, P. Tsichomong Sangtam, G. Tokishe Swu, K. Mero and Canaan.

Chidambaram denies report on Supra State Body morungexpress
Dimapur, (MExN): Union Home Minister P Chidambaram on Saturday categorically denied the report of the Seven Sister Post that the Central government is close to offering a Supra-State body instead of Greater Nagalim for Nagas. A statement issued by Meghachandra Kongbam, Joint Director, Manipur Information Centre, New Delhi stated that Union Home Minister informed the Manipur Chief Minister, Okram Ibobi Singh in a meeting at his office chamber at North Block this morning that Union Home Ministry had no such arrangement of forming the Supra State Body for Nagas.
Chidambaram is said to have further informed that Union Home Ministry had not issued any statement to the press in the matter. In fact, he was surprised to see the news report when the Ibobi showed the press clipping of the news story, and said it was a mischievous and baseless report, Kongbam informed.
In the wake of report that appeared in the press, the Manipur Chief rushed to Delhi yesterday to meet the Prime Minister, Home Minister and INC President Sonia Gandhi. He met Sonia Gandhi before meeting with Union Home Minister. Sonia Gandhi is also said to have been surprised to see the news report. Ibobi could not meet the Prime Minister as he was in Bali to attend the 9th India-ASEAN summit . In a letter addressed to the Union Home Minister regarding the so called ‘Supra State Body’ arrangement reportedly worked out by the Government of India with the NSCN (IM); Ibobi stated, “We have not been consulted in regard to any arrangement which is reportedly being worked out with the Naga insurgent group, NSCN (IM). We are concerned that if the aforesaid reports are true, it may lead to a sharp and widespread public agitation which may turn violent and have serious implications on the already complicated law and order situation of Manipur”. The Manipur Chief Minister reminded Chidambaram that the State Government had repeatedly and consistently opposed any arrangement which would impact on the territorial integrity of the State of Manipur. He understood that the State governments of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh had also opposed any understanding with the NSCN (IM) which would impact the territorial integrity of their states as well. In the letter, Ibobi urged the Government of India to issue immediate clarification to dispel any conclusion/misunderstanding which had been generated following publication of the above mentioned media reports. He was informed that various civil society groups in Manipur were extremely alarmed leading to speculations and apprehensions among the people of Manipur State, the letter added. Ibobi also requested the Union Home Minister to consult the State government before considering any understanding or arrangement which the Government of India might have been contemplating to arrive at with the NSCN (IM), the letter further added. Ibobi also conveyed to the Union Home Minister that Manipur’s territorial integrity could not be compromised under any circumstances.

Reports on Supra-State baseless: PC Nagaland Page
IMPHAL, November 19: Union Home Minister P Chidambaram has denied media reports that the Centre is considering granting a ‘supra state body’ status to Nagas in the North-eastern states to enable them to preserve their culture, identity and customary laws under the body instead of greater Nagaland.
Manipur Information Centre, New Delhi, in a press release which was mailed to the media today said, “Union Home Minister informed Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh at a meeting here in his office chamber at North Block this morning at 11.30am that Union Home Ministry had no such arrangement for forming the Supra State Body for Nagas.”
“He (PC) further informed that Union Home Ministry had not issued any statement to the press in the matter. P Chidambaram was surprised to see the news report when the Manipur Chief Minister showed the press clipping of the news story, and said it was a mischievous and baseless report”, the release added.
Earlier, Ibobi who rushed to New Delhi yesterday, also met AICC president Sonia Gandhi and apprised her of the news report. But he could not meet Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh as he is away in Bali to attend the 9th India-ASEAN Summit.
The Centre, according to the media reports, was reportedly weighing the option after having talks with the NSCN-IM which has been holding peace talks with the it since 1997.
However Ibobi in a letter to Chidambaram, also requested the latter to consult the state before considering any understanding or arrangement which the Government of India might have been contemplating to arrive at with the NSCN (IM), the letter said.
The letter also demanded an assurance from the Centre that territorial integrity of the state be kept intact while negotiating with the NSCN-IM which has been demanding a greater Nagaland by integrating Naga-settled areas of Manipur, Assam and Arunachal Pradesh with the present Nagaland state. (Courtesy: AT)
NSCN status sparks row in northeast IANS
GUWAHATI, November 18 (IANS): Governments of Assam, Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh have urged New Delhi to clarify plans to offer a ‘supra-state body’ to the National Socialist Council of Nagaland ( NSCN Isak-Muivah faction) to enable Nagas outside Nagaland to preserve their identity.
Reports in the local media about plans by the central government to grant Nagaland a special federal status by creating a ‘supra-state mechanism’ for the Nagas to preserve, protect and promote their cultural, social and customary practices has led to angry reactions in the three states.
“The question of allowing governing Nagas settled in Manipur simply does not arise. We don’t know about any such plans by the central government,” Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh said.
Similar views were echoed by the governments in Assam and Arunachal Pradesh, the two other states that have Naga tribals residing for decades.
The NSCN-IM and New Delhi entered into a ceasefire in August 1997. They have held more than 50 rounds of peace talks to end one of South Asia’s longest-running insurgencies.
The NSCN-IM, led by guerrilla leaders Isak Chishi Swu and Thuingaleng Muivah, had proposed ‘a special federal arrangement’ which enables the Nagas to govern themselves.
The NSCN-IM wants a special federal relationship with India, with a separate Naga Constitution, and would like the Naga guerrillas to jointly guard the international borders alongside Indian security forces.
The NSCN-IM has been struggling for nearly six decades to have a ‘Greater Nagaland’ by getting parts of three neighbouring states sliced off to unite 1.2 million Nagas. The demand is strongly opposed by the states of Assam, Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh.
Conceding their demands would be a tough proposition as any move to merge Naga-inhabited areas in the northeast or grant special status allowing Nagas settled outside Nagaland to be governed by a separate administrative structure could lead to a rebellion in the neighbouring states.
“There is no question of allowing people residing in our state to be governed by a separate council or structure. There can be no compromise on this,” Assam government spokesperson and Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said.
The NSCN-IM is on a sticky wicket, Having climbed down from its demand for an independent Naga state outside the Indian union, the rebel leadership now harps on a Greater Nagaland and a special federal relationship.
“It seems the central government is now trying to re-phrase the concept of Greater Nagaland and talking of something called the ‘supra-state’ mechanism to please the NSCN. Under no circumstances will the people of Arunachal accept such a proposal,” said a senior state minister who didn’t want to be named.
Media reports said New Delhi was contemplating granting a special federal status to the NSCN-IM on the eve of Christmas - in an attempt to seal an accord with the rebel leadership.
“If a state government, in whose territory the Nagas live, loses control and a neighbouring state government interferes and governs their lives, it would surely lead to chaos and disorder,” said Sarma.

No nod to supra-state Naga body:MHA Nagapage
GUWAHATI, November 19: Even as the ministry of home affairs (MHA) on Thursday denied making any moves to give Nagas the right to infringe upon Assam, Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh territories in any manner, through any settlement with the NSCN (IM), the state government said there are no Naga inhabitants in the state, only encroachers.
A top MHA official handling northeast affairs told TOI, "Whatever is being reported in the media is a proposal of the NSCN(IM) and it is not the view of the government; neither has there been any agreement between the two parties. So far as the government of India is concerned, it is not giving Nagaland any powers to gain control over areas of its neighbouring states of Manipur, Assam and Arunachal Pradesh."
The senior MHA official added, "We have verbally informed the three states that the government of India has not taken any such initiative."
Assam home secretary G D Tripathy said the Centre has informed the state that it has not made any such move.
State government spokesman Himanta Biswa Sarma said, "There is a small population of Zeme Nagas in NC Hills and Karbi Anglong, apart from this there are no other Naga inhabitants within the geographical boundaries of the state. But there are Naga encroachers from Nagaland and they cannot be called inhabitants of Assam."
In the 'Gist of status of discussion and negotiations on various issues' prepared by the NSCN(IM), a copy of which is in possession of TOI, the Naga rebel group has stated its position on the boundary issue as, "The present so-called state of Nagaland comprises only a portion of Nagaland and more realistic boundaries should be agreed upon that enable the Naga areas to be integrated within one administrative entity. The portions of Nagaland that are situated in present-day Myanmar will not form part of the present negotiations."
The NSCN(IM) in the paper states the "GOI's (Government of India's) position as conveyed during negotiation" on various issues, including the boundary issue as follows: "Possible autonomy of Naga areas without altering the boundaries of the states concerned so that in many matters representatives of the hill areas may administer the subjects in their charge along with a supra-state body for the Nagas for their cultural, social and customary practices may be discussed. This pan-Naga supra-state body will be in the recognition of the distinct identity of the Nagas." (TNN)
No offer of Supra State to NSCN-IM says Chidambaram Source: Hueiyen News Service / Manipur Information Centre
New Delhi,: Union Home Minister P Chidambaram on Saturday categorically denied the report of the Seven Sister Post that the Central government is close to offering Supra-State body instead of Greater Nagalim as X-Mas gift.

Union Home Minister informed the Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh in a meeting here in his office chamber at North Block this morning at 11.30am that Union Home Ministry had no such arrangement for forming the Supra State Body for Nagas.

He further informed that Union Home Ministry had not issued any statement to the press in the matter. .P. Chidambaram was surprised to see the news report when the Manipur Chief Minister showed the press clipping of the news story, and said it was mischievous and baseless report.

In the wake of issues on forming Supra State Body for Nagas which appeared in the press, the Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh rushed to Delhi yesterday to meet the Prime Minister, Home Minister and Congress President Sonia Gandhi.

He met Sonia Gandhi before meeting with Union Home Minister. Sonia Gandhi was also surprised to see the news report. He could not meet the Prime Minister as he was in Bali to attend the 9th India-ASEAN summit .

In a letter addressed to P.Chidambaram, Union Home Minister regarding the so called 'Supra State Body' arrangement reportedly worked out by the Government of India with the NSCN(IM); Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh stated, " We have not been consulted in regard to any arrangement which is reportedly being worked out with the Naga insurgent group, NSCN (IM).

We are concerned that if the aforesaid reports are true, it may lead to a sharp and widespread public agitation which may turn violent and have serious implications on the already complicated law and order situation of Manipur" .

Manipur Chief Minister reminded him that the State Government had repeatedly and consistently opposed any arrangement which would impact on the territorial integrity of the State of Manipur. He understood that the State Government of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh had also opposed any understanding with the NSCN (IM) which would impact on the territorial integrity of the State as well. He urged the Government of India to issue immediate clarification to dispel any misunderstanding which had been generated following publication of the above mentioned media reports.

He was informed that various Civil Society Groups in Manipur were extremely alarmed leading to speculations and apprehensions among the people of Manipur State, the letter added. He requested the Union Home Minister to consult the State Government before considering any understanding or arrangement which the Govt.

of India might have been contemplating to arrive at with the NSCN (IM), the letter further added.

Okram Ibobi Singh also conveyed to the Union Home Minister that Manipur's territorial integrity could not be compromised under any circumstances.
Manipur People’s Party (MPP) seeks clarification on ‘Supra state body’ Nagaland Post

IMPHAL Manipur People’s Party (MPP) has opposed the creation of “Supra state body” stating that it would fight ‘tooth and nail’ if the central government goes ahead with the creation to negotiate with NSCN (I-M).

Carrying out a sit-in demonstration to register a protest against the reported move of the Centre to create “Supra state body”, MPP president Dr. Nimaichand Luwang on Saturday said his party would not let that happen at any cost. “If the centre decided to do so, we will fight tooth and nail,” he said.

He felt that if the Centre decided to coin the term “Supra state body” by amending the Constitution, then its would be a step towards formation of “Greater Nagaland” which the NSCN (I-M) is demanding from the Centre through the ongoing peace talk.

The MMP demanded the centre to revoke the report of offering such a special federal structure to the Nagas as Christmas gift.
“We will submit a memorandum to the Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, Home Minister P Chidambaram and UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi tomorrow seeking clarification on the matter as the report had already created unrest situation in the state,” he said.

Further speaking to reporters at the protest site, the MPP president said “We do not find the term “Supra state body” in the Indian Constitution and if the centre tries to amend the Constitution to insert the words, then MPP will not remain silent.”

MPP Legislature Wing leader O Joy who was among around 100 workers and supporters of the party taking part in the demonstration said, if at all the report about the creation of a “Supra state body” is true, then it is a first step towards the creation of Greater Nagaland.

While, blaming the centre for repeatedly trying to disturb the peaceful co-existence of the people, the senior MPP leader observed the need for three states of Manipur, Assam and Arunachal Pradesh to coordinate and fight against such move of the centre.

He further sought immediate clarification from the Centre on the report which appeared in local dailies last week asking reason behind the centre’s delay in making a statement despite the raising tension in the state of Manipur, Assam and Arunachal Pradesh.
Gogoi rubbishes reports of Centre mulling Naga councils in Assam Times of India |
GUWAHATI: Chief minister Tarun Gogoi brushed aside reports of Centre contemplating to give additional powers to Nagaland to have control over the state's territory as "baseless" and said the reports might be a propaganda by NSCN (IM).
"I have talked to the government of India and there is no basis to these reports of Nagaland getting a special status. My office too contacted the ministry of home affairs and said there is no information. I met the Prime Minister on Thursday but there was not even a hint," Gogoi said here on Saturday.
"I firmly believe that the NSCN (IM) might by circulating its proposal as a decision of the government and floating its idea," Gogoi said.
A top MHA official handling Northeast affairs had also told TOI on Friday that whatever is being reported in the media is a proposal by the NSCN (IM) and not the view or agreement of the government.
The MHA on Thursday also denied making any moves to give Nagas any right by a settlement with the NSCN (IM) to infringe upon Assam, Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh territories in any manner.
Gogoi said even if the Centre takes any such step, he would not let it happen. "In the NDA time, the Centre wanted to extend ceasefire with NSCN (IM) to Assam, Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh. I objected to this before the then prime minister AB Vajpayee. If the same thing is repeated this time during the UPA time too, I will again oppose it," Gogoi said.
The chief minister said the concept of Naga councils within Assam, which is being circulated, will not solve the Naga problem and rather create more problems for everybody.
"There may be Naga population in New Delhi but that does not mean there can be any Naga council there. There are other communities too in the state at several areas but I cannot open councils at all these places," Gogoi said.
Intangki: Encroachers’ deadline on Dec 31 INP must be protected at any cost: MC Konyak Eastern Mirror

DIMAPUR, (EMN): Forest & Excise Minister MC Konyak today reminded of the December 31, 2011, deadline given by the High Court to vacate the encroached areas inside the Intangki National Park.
Expressing serious unhappiness over the rampant destruction of forest by unscrupulous groups of people, the Forest Minister warned that no person would be allowed to enter the park without permission following the expiry of the HC deadline. He also stated that whatever habitat has been destroyed would be restored for the wild animals.
Minister Konyak made these assertions during his visit to the Park today along with MLA Azheto Zhimomi and officials from the administration, forest and police to take stock of the encroachment taking place and also to ascertain the feasibility of sustainable development and management of the Park.
On a positive note, on surveying the Park, the Minister opined that in spite of recurrent encroachments it still has more than 80% of the wildlife habitat intact which harbours flagship species such as Elephants, Hoolock Gibbons, Bison, Hornbills, Bears and Deer, including varieties of endangered and rare species of animals and birds unique to the region which need immediate attention of management and protection.
Stating that the Park must be protected at any cost as the only Wildlife Heritage of the State, Konyak also revealed that Forest personnel recruited and trained in firearms weaponry exclusively for protection of Sanctuaries and National Parks would henceforth be deployed at vulnerable areas for round-the-clock duties.
In an interaction with the Gaunburas from the surroundings areas, the Minister also cautioned them not to indulge in destruction of the ecosystem of the Park. Appropriate action would be taken against defaulters while, at the same time, government assistance would be extended to those who help the department in protecting the Park for future posterity, he told the village leaders.

Assam to oppose move on Supra-State: CM Staff Reporter Assam Tribune
GUWAHATI, Nov 19 – Stating that the Centre would take Assam into confidence before any move to create a Supra State of Nagaland, Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi today asserted that the Assam Government would oppose any arrangement that could undermine the State’s interests.
“There is no basis till now of the proposed Nagaland Supra State with councils in Naga-dominated areas in Assam, as some sort of discussions would have preceded any such move. But we will naturally oppose anything that stands to affect our interests, as we had done in the proposed NSCN (IM) ceasefire extension earlier,” Gogoi said at a press conference.
Voicing his opposition to Naga councils in other States in the event of a Supra State, Gogoi said that councils would only complicate things and lead to grave problems. He also said that the NSCN (IM) could have a hand behind the reported move.
On growing activities by the ULFA, the Chief Minister said that the outfit was regrouping and trying to foment trouble. “But we are prepared and cannot afford to be complacent… there are people backing it but we cannot prosecute them for lack of evidence,” he said.
On the ULFA’s Chinese links, he said that it had been there for a long time.

Now, PC denies Supra State Body report in one to one with CM
NEW DELHI, Nov 19: Union Home Minister P Chidambaram on Saturday has categorically denied the report of the Seven Sisters Post that the Central Government is close to offering Supra-State body instead of Greater Nagalim as Christmas gift.

The Union Home Minister informed Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh in a meeting here in his office chamber at North Block this morning at 11.30 that the Union Home Ministry had no such arrangement for forming the Supra State Body for Nagas. He further informed that the Union Home Ministry had not issued any statement to the press in the matter.

P Chidambaram was surprised to see the news report when the Manipur Chief Minister showed the press clipping of the news story, and said it was a mischievous and baseless report.

In the wake of the Supra State Body for Nagas report hitting the State dailies, Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh rushed to Delhi yesterday to meet the Prime Minister, Home Minister and INC President Sonia Gandhi.

He met Sonia Gandhi before meeting the Union Home Minister. Sonia Gandhi was also surprised to see the news report. He could not meet the Prime Minister as he was in Bali to attend the 9th India-ASEAN summit .

In a letter addressed to P Chidambaram regarding the so called ‘Supra State Body’ arrangement reportedly worked out by the Government of India with the NSCN(IM), Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh stated, “ We have not been consulted in regard to any arrangement which is reportedly being worked out with the Naga insurgent group, NSCN (IM). We are concerned that if the aforesaid reports are true, it may lead to a sharp and widespread public agitation which may turn violent and have serious implications on the already complicated law and order situation of Manipur”.

The Chief Minister reminded him that the State Government had repeatedly and consistently opposed any arrangement which would impact on the territorial integrity of the State of Manipur.

He underlined that the State Governments of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh had also opposed any understanding with the NSCN (IM) which would impact on the territorial integrity of their States as well.

He urged the Government of India to issue immediate clarification to dispel any conclusion/misunderstanding which had been generated following publication of the above mentioned media reports. The Home Minister was also informed that various civil society groups in Manipur were extremely alarmed leading to speculations and apprehensions among the people, the letter added.

He requested the Union Home Minister to consult the State Government before considering any under- standing or arrangement which the Govt. of India might have been contemplating to arrive at with the NSCN (IM), the letter further added. Ibobi also conveyed that Manipur’s territorial integrity cannot be compromised under any circumstances.
Comments
Kamei
Supra State Body from where this news was rooted? Wah so puzzling ...Meiteis and Nagas in any condition, its hard to live together under same shade. Why Meiteis wants Hill Districts of Nagas, Manipur? For Meiteis, Imphal is there ...since they are endemic to Imphal only. But Meiteis bros and siss.. one day sure we will be separated i think. For Meiteis, Imphal Valley is there but for Us Nagas we have hilly regions. Its no man land but where we live that belong to us and where you live its belong to you Meiteis bros and sis ,,, Plis dont mind but we have to be separated one day for sure ... Manipur may be Disintegrated into pieces. Let watch and see ....
awang pamai
well well, though its true naga will never never accept such a cheap offer!!! Anyway its not true waiting for real better one ;)... KUKNALIM
kimmi kamei
why the so called meiteis are so jealous of us (nagas). why don't you just leave us alone. we nagas don't need you meiteis to decide for our future. you meiteis have done enough to us. why are you always against us??
Amujao
Nagaland state is already accorded by the Constitution of India in consultation with all the communities living together in NE including the nagas itself thereby fulfilling the demand to live all the nagas under a single administrative unit. Well, there may be still some minor issues which need to be re-aligned. But such issues are not only to nagas but to almost all the communities. Re-alignment of these complex issues is not easy and GoI cannot do it alone nor the NSCN or in combine. One of the main reason is that the human settlements are quite overlapped in a very tiny area. What will be the consequences if every community is self-centered and keep demanding anything of their interest only? What about if Meiteis demand Meitei integration in NE? What about if Kukis demand Kuki integration? Muslim state? Bangali state? Ahom state? Bodo state? Wow! that will really be a great scene! Issues are different. Telangana issue is quite different from Alternative Arrangement demand in Manipur. If you keep demanding more and more without bothering the consequences, the only answer will be the one you will never love it. Do not expect India will grant such a demand which is dangerous to the integrity of India and may ignite bloody balkanization. Kamei
@manipur... u r damn funny. U go and read ur classes 5 and 6 histories of Manipur. By your kings merely Hindu people at the old age what they signed you know? Your Meiteis Kings ran away to Burma, Bangladesh and Others countries escape and feared of British when British from 4 sides of Manipur. That why you meiteis left no option to fight for your own right also. when british attacked Manipur yeah some Brave soldiers of your Meiteis died for Imphal only but not for Hill Regions of Nagas we belongs.Manipur you all are under the hands of Nagas ,,, when Nagas says dance you must dance wen we say cry you mus cry u stupid.Tribals but merely acting like Hindus you Meiteis just a camouflage.You Better Know where you came from. U r just a immigrant for us though you may be permanent settlement of Imphal only but not our our Kingdom Nagas.You are such a slut and leak ur own things ,,, u shameless ...encroacher ..n semi-Hindu ,,,,@manipur
Joyson Khrasi
There is a strange constitutional problem in the NAGA's demand for Greater NAGALIM: The Nagas are demanding the integration of Naga inhabited areas which are all contiguous—the present State of Nagaland, four districts of Manipur, a part of Assam and a part of Arunachal. This political demand is a demand which can be easily accommodated within the Constitution of India since under our Constitution it requires a simple majority in Parliament to change the boundaries of the States which were created for administrative convenience and not with peoples’ consent. However, the Union of India has refused to concede this demand. On the other hand the Meiteis are demanding that the integrity and unity of Manipur be respected since the boundaries of the Manipur State go back to 2000 years. The Indian Constitution does not recognise the “integrity and unity” of States within India. In order to fulfil this demand the Meiteis would have to fight for a more federal system by which the boundaries of States cannot be changed except through a complex political negotiation as in the USA. The Govt. of India, Govt. of Manipur and the Naga's as a whole should know and respect about this Constitutional right's given to it's citizen by the frame of The Constitution of India.
rexon
@rex. yes rex, you are right. ibobi is funny when he didn't take help from a nursery class teacher like you from a private english school in remote jungle. Let me request him to appoint you as washman of CM Bungalow security guard's toilet under ST Quota. You'll get 10 times your current salary and then you can afford to live in Imphal in a small rented house. You can then start dreaming of a second hand yamaha Rx 100 and go for atingba party in north AOC. Enjoy life!
Birjit
Hi naga guys if u guys really want to make greater nagaland u can leave d land of manipur all life staying in jungle so ur mind r wild dog ha we give u right to speak that means u can everything no can't its better u guys can leave d land
rozer
U naga people if u think that u r the real nagas and want to live separately together then why dont u go and settle down at nagaland without creating problems
Nikhil Gupta
The Nagas should continue their Economic Blocked until they get Alternative Arrangement and Meiteis stop killing outsiders, there is no other means of protest...keep it up The Nagas.
HEART TROUBLE
Ha ha ha ha........ Barking barking.... I am just enjoying a song "WHO LET THE DOGS OUT"... bow bow bow!!! Just feeling laugh but yeah, feeling pity for U idiots!!! Dear Nanga bros, may I tell you one very interesting fact?? You Nangas are very idiots(Plz don't mind but fact is fact you idiots). One very fact is that You junkies never come out of your narrow mind. Well m saying so because I have a firm view on your never fulfilled dream of so called "Nagalim". Simple! Even if GOI wants to offer your demand of Nagalim, GOI will never grant you junkies. I always talk with reasoning. Logic is very very simple. If GOI grants your so called "NAGALIM", under any Indian Constitution or provision, Kashmir's so long demand may also have to be grant!! So, my dear Nanga bros, even if GOI's want, GOI will never be ready at all!! Why don't you junkies update your narrow view first rather than being so local??? Anyway another fact is that GOI or the congress Govt at Centre, will not giving you any gift on this Christmas!! Feeling pity!! Well very reason is that, the General Election is very near. The Congress party won't be taking any chances that will create any trouble in this coming election. Congress Party knows very fact that if they give you idiots this so called non-sense "SUPRA STATE", they will be facing a tough task in this election!! So, dear Nanga Bros, enjoy the Christmas with dry!! And since there is your own calling Blockade, Begging will also be tough!!! Ha ha ha!!
zohn
mindless moron of immigrated Nagaland, Tribes will be always tribes.. how will u all think the way an educated person will think ! all of u just came through quotas ,you won't even understand the value of life. you all must be wiped out like Operation Blue star[1984] in Mizoram.
Chris
Could anyone tell how to book a journalist or a newspaper under the court of law for abusing the right to speech? Do 'Right to information' include the right to spread bogus news? And when a very sensitive issue is spreaded by such people which results in ethnic or communal clash, what is the punishment for the news reporter and the editor and propreitor of the concern dailies? Should they be publicly hang????
jiku
Dear nangas....ehhhh ehhh sorry nangas nagas....don't worry whatever you people can...no matter you all do nangas will be always meiteis' slave.Wakeup nanga boys...stop dreaming...haaahhaaaa impossible dreams...a simple fact if there is meiteis on the earth nagas dreams will never realise...so sad...pathetic nagas foolish, selfish, brainless....so sad for u
Phanjoubam Chinglensana
I am very disheartened by the comments coming from the people belonging to the same region. Let me remind one very significant aspects of history. History has neither a beginning nor an end. We bend it so as to make our case favourable. Now, everyone is talking of Meiteis being Hindus and the people in Hills as Christain. Well, both the religions are foreign to both the communities, only a very recent happenings. There is no reason for me to convince myself to hate each other mainly becoz of this. That is a shame, in fact. We were living a life of a very primitive tribal lives of the same descent. A race - Mongoloid. Who will decide whether we had once a same descent or now a different ones just we try to stick to a very recent history. It is no point to talk of how the histories were made, who killed whom, who hated whom, in any case histories are made within the limits of human mind. One must understand that we are living in the 21st century globalized world racing ahead in a rapid pace. And we are fighting each other mindlessly without seeing the outside world and restricting ourselves inside the cocoons. Is it what we want to give to the younger generations. We have very little knowledge of our histories but we wish to talk a lot. However, LITTLE KNOWLEDGE IS ALWAYS DANGEROUS.
Shinglai Commented on 20-November-2011 at 10:21:19
P.Chidambaram denies Supra State Body....He was suprise to see news clipping n has claimed the news to be mischievous n a baseless report..... The fact is that the Home Ministry under PC is doing the mischievous thing as the Seven Sister Post has quoted the source of the news from the Home Ministry. If the news is baseless, then the Home Ministry should see that the concern news Editor n Reporter are put behind bar.
shinglai
During his meeting with the Home Minister, Ibobi has expressed that Govt. of Manipur should be consulted before any arrangement is reached out between the GoI n NSCN-IM. He has also stated that the Supra State Body might lead to a sharp n widespread public agitation, violent n very very complicated law n order problem in the state. I think, out of this Supra State Body controversy Ibobi is much aware now as to what he n his Govt. shoul do on the Sadar Hill Dist. demand issue.
smith
sick and tired of all this.. well people should understand that the so call integration part should have included when nagaland was form.. why now?? dimapur was never a part of nagaland then, it belong to dimasa. to carve out a state is ok but not carving in some other state..
rex
@rexon. V for Bhaan(van) P for Peban(people) F for Phor(four) that is how u r brought up in ur great valley or balley. Belonging to general category but paying bribe for OBC certificate n still running far behind tribals is something to b very ashamed of. Learn to accept ur weakness rexon. Study hard n get urself fit into General quota. Or atleast OBC if u find it difficult to be in general. If some of ur fellow valley comrades can y can't u? It doesn't matter whether u studied in jungles or rivers or underline the water. Thing is HAVE GUTS to face no matter Wat may. Ibobi told to NDtv last night "u know na NH53 na goods coming na bery difficult NH37 na"
BNC bats for Daimary talks OUR CORRESPONDENT The Telegraph


Chairman Hagrama Mohilary pays homage to martyrs at BNC’s first annual convention in Udalguri on Saturday. Picture by UB Photos
Kokrajhar, Nov. 19: The Bodo National Conference (BNC), a conglomeration of Bodo organisations, will soon meet Union home ministry officials to initiate peace negotiations with the Ranjan Daimary faction of the NDFB.
Addressing a gathering to mark the first annual convention of the BNC in Udalguri today, its chairperson Hagrama Mohilary said a BNC team would soon meet home ministry officials to initiate peace talks with Daimary, who is now in jail, and his group.
Mohilary, however, did not specify the date. He said the Centre had taken initiatives to appoint an interlocutor to negotiate with Ranjan Daimary and his group.
P.C. Haldar, who was appointed by the Centre as interlocutor to negotiate with the NDFB (Progressive) — now in ceasefire for the last six years — is said to have been appointed as interlocutor for talks with the Daimary group.
The BNC requested the government to release arrested Ranjan Daimary, alias D.R. Nabla, and also appealed to it to initiate steps to provide an opportunity for Daimary to participate in the peace process. It also resolved to erase social ills including witch-hunting by creating awareness among the people.
The meeting also accepted withdrawal of the NDFB (P) from the primary membership of the BNC. It, however, said the door was always open for any organisation to be part of the BNC and work for the greater interest of the community. The NDFB (P), whose general secretary Govindo Basumatary was one of the conveners of the BNC, had withdrawn from its primary membership on ideological differences. Anjali Daimari, a BNC convener, said the meeting had resolved to develop the community.