UNC states stand
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 19 2012:
Asserting that the Nagas have never been communal, the United Naga Council has stated that the political aspirations of all communities drawn and evolved from their respective histories and situation should be mutually respected.
"Any group may claim anything, without basis or history, for short term considerations or due to machination of those who desire to perpetuate domination.
Nagas will respect the aspiration of other ethnic groups, provided their assertions do not sabotage our established historical position and we clearly cannot compromise with claims that are without basis or justification," said UNC in a statement issued late evening today.
The Naga issue is not merely about unequal distribution of resources and discrimination against them by the dominant community, not about a minority versus majority clash of interest, nor is it just about tribal versus valley people, said UNC and added that there is a history, a culture, a value system behind the legitimate aspirations of the Nagas.
"It is very unfortunate that the State sponsored Kuki State Demand Committee has vitiated the peaceful atmosphere in some areas of the foothills with intimidations to Naga villagers to support their demand" it added.
The UNC is closely observing the development, it said and added that the stand of the Nagas is clear.