NSCN calls for strengthening spirit of Naga nationalism - III
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, December 15 2021:
continued from previous edition
It went on, "The Indian Army spontaneously killed more Naga National workers during the ceasefire than the pre-ceasefire times.
But we Nagas did not realise it or overlook them because of our hatred towards each other and towards our own Naga National workers.
May the diabolical incidents of Oting be our eye opener before the possible ceasefire.breakdown and awake the spirit of oneness and Naga nationalism.
If we Nagas fail to realise and unite this time nothing can be more damaging for the Nagas.
If Nagas cannot rise up to the occasion, India and the world will take Nagas for granted and the worst would come upon the Nagas.
When will the Naga people rise up to the occasion? "The brave Naga warriors are already in deep slumber and if we cannot stand up to defend our basic human rights we are good as dead and at the end Nagas will become a lost tribe.
The Naga people should be humble and should be like our forefathers in upholding the historical and political rights of the Nagas and the land.
Nagas at this juncture cannot afford another internal revolution.
Media outlets' constant public accusatory and divisive statements have, empowered vested interest to counter and change the narrative with flawed and factual errors to the people.
This is creating an alienating mindset which is extremely insular for the Naga people.
Naga history has taught us that, when the spirit of common ground is exploited, compromised and taken from us, no one is really benefited.
It consumes us all.
At times turning Nagas against Nagas and its consequences have traumatised the Naga people as it has deeply wounded and fragmented our society.
"Let us respect our legitimate rights and save our political movement.
India should also know that despite the differences among the Nagas the unique history and the right to self determination will remain intact.
The Nagas of present generation should save the Naga nationhood.
The ongoing Naga political solution is equally important and beneficial to both India and Nagas as two entities.
If Indian sub-continent has to become an economic power, the Nagas holds the gfteway towards this targeted economic growth.
Therefore, the Gol should take high-priority in solving the Indo-Naga political issue at the earliest for a peaceful co-existence once and for all.
The Nagas should learn from our past history and should not repeat the mistake of the past where the political process benefitted only a few people within the India created state of Nagaland.
It is imperative for the Nagas to protect our common belonging and unite to break down the barriers by strengthening the bond and relationship among ourselves".
The NSCN called all the Nagas once again to reaffirm the pledge to uphold and respect the sanctity of the Naga Plebiscite; a covenant given by the people for the realisation of Naga dignity and freedom.
For the love of the Nagas' future and to reassert our identity as people we Nagas must strengthen the spirit of Naga nationalism and self-determination and prove ourselves as a hard nut to crack when it comes to defending our God's given rights.
"There will come no better time than this to give ourselves renewed vigour and direction as we show to the world the Naga people's resolute stand to fight together for our legitimate rights," the release concluded.
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