Muivah's wife calls for Naga integration
Source: The Sangai Express / Mungchan Zimik
Ukhrul, October 04 2016:
Ikhres Muivah, better half of the general secretary of the NSCN (IM), Thuingaleng Muivah has called for the integration of the Nagas under one single administration and added that the integration should be achieved through a democratic process.
Speaking at the consultative meeting of the 1976 batch of 'Wung Tangkhul Yur Ava Ngara' at UBC Church, Phungreitang, Ikhresh Muivah, who is also a steering committee member of the women wing of the NSCN :(IM), said that Nagas have been enduring all types of hardships while struggling for 'our common aspiration.' The day was observed to honour the first 12 Tangkhul women who had sacrificed their life while defending the rights of the Nagas.
Ikhres Muivah, honoured with the title "Avakharar" (elder aunt) in Tangkhul dialect, narrated how Nagas had been defending their inalienable rights since the days of the British Raj in India.
She (Ikhres) recalled how Naga Nationalism was born in 1929 and the Naga Club submitted a memorandum to the Simon Commission.
Later in 1946, the Naga Club formed a new organization called the Naga National Council (NNC) to safeguard the sovereignty of the Nagas under the banner Nagaland for Christ.
Later in 1951 a plebiscite was held to decide the fate of Nagas in which 99.9 pc of the Nagas voted for the freedom of the Nagas from India.
After the 1951 plebiscite, the Indian army went on the offensive and subjected the Naga people to all kinds of atrocities, she recalled.
After 50 years of struggle, the cease fire agreement with the Government of India was inked in 1997, said the better half of Th Muivah.
The Nagas' movement for self determination gained momentum with support from international communities, she said and added that in 2002 the unique history of the Nagas was recognized by the Government of India.
Avakharar (Ikhres) maintained that a final solution will be based on the Framework Agreement signed between the NSCN (IM) and the Government of India last year.
The solution will respect the dignity of the Nagas, she claimed.
She also expressed gratitude to the 12 Tangkhul women who joined the Naga National army in 1976 and recalled that they had rendered innumerable services including establishing Churches at the un-administered areas of the eastern Nagas in Myanmar.
Avakharar (Ikhres) was accompanied by Naga women leaders of NSCN IM Singyaola, chairperson of the SCM, Pamyaola a Kilonser and Chonthingla Shimray at the meeting.