King Sanajaoba meets Th Muivah
Source: Hueiyen News Service

Imphal, May 24 2013 : In a historic meeting that could build up the bond of love between Meiteis and Nagas, the Titular King of Manipur Leishemba Sanajaoba reportedly met General Secretary of NSCN-IM Thuingaleng Muivah at Hebron Camp in Dimapur recently.

The report of this historic meeting was featured as the cover story in the Seventh Edition of Monthly first Meetei Mayek journal Pandam which was released at Zenith Academy, Sangaiprou here today.

According to the report, Manipuri King Leishemba Sanajaoba met Ato Kiloser (General Secretary) of NSCN-IM Th Muivah at Hebron Peace Camp of NSCN-IM in Dimapur in the early part of May this year.

The report said that Muivah described the meeting as very historic, valuable and of utmost importance.

The meeting was held at the Steering Committee Chamber, the venue for meetings of the highest level at Hebron.

It was attended by NSCN-IM leaders namely Ahao Raising, Thumba Anal, Johny Lamkang, W Shimray, V Horam and Hanshi, all members of the Steering Committee, Phungthing Shimrang, Chief of Army, Deputy Kilonser Ngasathing and many others.

On the other hand, King Sanajaoba was accompanied by President of Meetei National Front (MNF) Chingsubam Wangambi Leima and other members.

The report further mentioned that after the expiry of MEELAL President Chingsubam Akaba, his family met Muivah in 2007 and the latest meeting at Hebron was held in accordance with Muivah's wish that the King of Manipur should be present at the next meeting.

Although there was not any concrete agreement or commitment made during the meeting, it was regarded as the first positive step to clear misunderstanding and bring a mutual understanding between the Meeteis and the Nagas, the report said.

The report quoted Muivah as saying, "It will be blunder to believe India will solve our Meetei or Naga problems.

Meeteis and Nagas should understand each other and not blame anyone.

Mistakes lie with the Meiteis as well as the Nagas and the problem will remain unless there is mutual understanding between the two" .

"We, Nagas and Meeteis, must decide our own destiny and our future will be the outcome of this decision.

Nagas do not regard Meeteis as their enemy and Meeteis must not regard the Nagas as theirs.

Meeteis will not gain anything when Nagas suffer losses and neither do the Nagas.

History is not in our hands but depends on the changes occurring in the world.

Many changes have occurred around the world due to historical facts.Are Meeteis and Nagas aware of these changes? Since the problems of Nagas and Meiteis are different, the solution will also be different.

Nagas will extend all possible help in solving the problems of Meeteis", said Muivah, according to the report.

King Sanajaoba also said that the Meeteis and Nagas should clear the misunderstanding and move forward to bring peace and harmony among the communities and expressed desire for having frequent meetings among the leaders, the report mentioned.

It was also reported that King Sanajaoba presented a Meetei Khudei to Muivah while MNF President Wangambi gifted Leirum to Muivah and other leaders of NSCN-IM.

A second meeting will also be held to clear all misunderstandings and strengthen the bond between Meeteis and Nagas, the report added.

The release function of the magazine was attended by former Minister RV Minthing as Chief Guest and Director of Zenith Academy S Manaoton and Advisory Board Member of Pandam Namoijam Tomba as Presidium Members.

Speaking on the occasion, RV Minthing made a clarion call for peace and unity in the State, and appealed to all to shed off violence and hatred to strengthen the bond of love among different communities.

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