Imphal, May 26: Taking serious note of the stance of the 16 Naga organisations adopted against the United Naga People's Council (UNPC) without bothering to understand the background and aspirations of the Council, the UNPC has warned that all the functionaries of these organisations will be awarded capital punishment in case they refuse to stop their hostile move.Speaking to media persons at a location in Senapati district today, UNPC secretary general Lansa asserted that the failure of NSCN (IM) as well as the 16 organisations to abide by the collective slogan "Nagaland for Christ: Forgive and Forget" was the greatest blunder.

The 16 Naga organisations��UNC, Naga Women's Union Manipur, NPMHR (South), ANSAM, Zeliangrong Baudi, CNPO, Tangkhul Nagalong, Anal, Chothe, Lamkang, Moyon, Monsang Naga Hohos, Naga Students' Union Chandel, Poumai Students' Union and Tangkhul Students' Union belittled the same noble slogan at the directive of the NSCN (IM), Lansa contended.

Clarifying that the UNPC was set up to protect and promote culture and customary laws of the Nagas, he accused the NSCN (IM) of failing to uphold Naga culture and ethos.

The NSCN (IM) never made any initiative to establish customary courts which should function under certain laws.

It is quite unfortunate for the 16 organisations to stand up against the UNPC while conspicuously overlooking all these failure of the NSCN (IM), Lansa remarked.

Lansa further alleged that these organisations are deliberately challenging the UNPC just to survive the NSCN (IM).

If these organisations are found working for the NSCN (IM) or involved in any activity related to the NSCN (IM), all the functionaries of these organisations would be awarded capital punishment, warned the UNPC secretary general.

In the event of any activity or statement made through mass media against the party by these organisations, the UNPC as a revolutionary party, has no other option but to conduct trial by guns.

Lansa further declared that the UNPC would bar all forms of tax payment to the NSCN (IM).

Reiterating that the UNPC stands for communal harmony and peace in the land, Lansa observed that the reported statement of NSCN (IM) PRO Col Levi that all forms of assistance to the UNPC should be prevented amounts to an open invitation for a civil war amongst the Nagas.

For any untoward development/consequence in the future, the NSCN (IM) should be held accountable, asserted the UNPC secretary general.

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