GOVERNMENT OF THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF NAGALIM
Ministry of Information & Publicity
28-12-2016
The seriousness of the political talks between the NSCN and GoI has led to the signing of 3rd August Framework Agreement 2015. The Nagas had come all the way thus far to resolve the longest political conflict in the whole South East Asia and for which positive steps have been taken wisely. The NSCN can claim that there is an immense progress in the political talks.
We are serious and committed for the peaceful solution. The issue is, pure and simple between the two different entities- the Nagas and GoI. However, the GoI seems to have lost its statesmanship in dealing with the issue at hand. The existing problem in Manipur is simply so to say created by the CM Ibobi Singh out of his sheer desperation. At his behest the GoI is sending additional central forces against the Nagas all the more. This clearly shows the nexus between CM Ibobi and the GoI. Where is the sincerity of the GoI to solve the Indo-Naga problem?
Nagas will never accept any imposition upon them whether today or tomorrow. The creation of new districts out of Naga territory without their consent is a deliberate act to suppress the right of the Nagas. The Governor, Smt Najma A. Heptulla of Manipur has, apparently the blessing of the Central Government of India when she gave her assent to the new districts creation. Therefore, it is clear to the Nagas that the GoI is instrumental in using Ibobi Singh all along the way to please the Meiteis at the expense of the Nagas. Is this not a treacherous attempt to undermine the peace talks on the part of GoI? Will the Indo-Naga problem be solved through Ibobi Singh? We are serious! The fate of the Nagas will never be placed in the hands of anyone.
We are serious for the political solution. We have not betrayed the GoI in all these long years of political negotiation. However, it would be wise on the part of GoI to seek a realistic approach to the Indo-Naga issue. The Indian leadership must realize the futility of using armed forces against the Nagas lest the hard earned peace process would be rendered meaningless. The CM Ibobi Singh’s refusal to have a tripartite talk is bound to invite an endless confrontation. Is not the current volatile situation created by Ibobi a deliberate attempt to sabotage the progress of the peace talks?
The all out support to the CM Ibobi Singh has created huge trust deficit in the central leadership of India. It is a matter of great surprise to us as the GoI allowed the CM Ibobi Singh to disturb the peace process at this crucial stage. The Nagas will defend their ancestral land at any cost. Therefore, the Nagas can no longer be blamed for the worst to happen.
Is the commitment of the NSCN for so many years of talks not sufficient for the Indian leadership to trust the Nagas? When the Nagas have come to the negotiating table for an honorable and acceptable political solution, do not chase them away again.
It is appalling to see that the GoI has deliberately chosen to support the concerted efforts of the GoM, Ibobi, some of the Meitei Civil Societies and Meitei insurgents who humiliated and destroyed the properties of the Nagas in Imphal valley and are desperately trying to derail the Indo-Naga peace process. How is it that Ibobi et al is given a free hand when the Nagas and India are trying to get the problem solved? If the rhetoric’s and blatant lies of Ibobi et el are to be taken as the gospel truth, then, so be it!!!
Quo Vadis GoI? Quo Vadis Ibobi Singh and GoM?
Kuknalim.
MIP,
NSCN/GPRN