Skip to main content

UNLF calls Naga struggle victim of NSCN(IM)

Imphal, June 24: The inherent contradiction between policy and goal, the wide gap between theory and practice, the wrong priorities provoking opposition all round instead of fighting the common enemy together for a common goal, and the arrogant refusal to recognise the basic unity of the region by the NSCN(IM), the self-appointed `torch bearer` of the Naga struggle, stands fully exposed from their recent statements, mentioned Ksh Yoiheiba, senior publicity offcer of the proscribed UNLF in his statement.The statement further mentioned that the resultless 10-year old peace talks with the government of India had shown that there is no consistent policy of the NSCN(IM) to lead the Naga people onward to victory and these are the basic issues having a direct bearing on the Naga struggle.The statment also mentioned that no one in their right senses would even think of fighting a common enemy without a common purpose or goal. Because doing so, though punctuated by insincere rhetoric of unity as the NSCN(IM) has been doing for a long time, is sheer political opportunism. In all earnestness and with sincere fraternal respect for the Naga people for their long sacrifice, the UNLF cannot become the victim of NSCN(IM)`s wrong political line, wrong policies and wrong priorities.The statement further asked if the ethnic cleansing policy of NSCN(IM) against the Kukis, which is no less a crime against humanity than any other genocide committed elsewhere in the world for which those responsible have been punished, was a priority to resolve the Indo-Naga political problem`. Obviously it is not a policy of fraternal co-existence. And then making a U-turn, using some of the Kuki armed groups against UNLF is a glaring example of manipulative politics.The statement also further said if dumping the `Self Defence United Front of South Himalayan Region` for the purpose of `peace-talks` with India and then pushing all the partners into peace-talks with India a policy of fraternal co-existence or abusing the partners as bargaining factor. Was it in the exclusive interest of the goal set for the Nagas by the NSCN(IM), or was it an expression of gratitude to the government of India for recognising the unique history of Nagas, these are the basic questions to be pondered by the Naga brothers in particular and the entire people of the region in general, the statement added.The statement further added that, the NSCN (IM) is now disintegrating and the illusions with which it tried to pull the Naga people along its line has evaporated, primarily because of its ethno-exclusive ideology. Though a necessity at one stage of the Naga struggle, it has now outlived its historical purpose and its transformation into an inclusive revolutionary struggle has become a historical necessity of the time, it said.The statement said they hoped that the Naga people would once again display their traditional wisdom and judgment in breaking away from the illusions of the NSCN(IM) and bring back the Naga struggle on the right track in the spirit of fraternal co-existence among all the people in the region.The statement finally said that the UNLF will not stoop down to belittle the leaders of NSCN(IM) as they did to their chairman. But it needs to be clarified that UN authorities in Geneva, instead of rebuking their chairman as alleged by NSCN(IM), facilitated his taking the floors of the Working Group on Indigenous Populations and the UN Sub-Commission on Human Rights for two consecutive years.

(Courtey:IFP)

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

KCP(MC) is the proxy of security forces, say KYKL and UNLF

IMPHAL, May 30: The KYKL and the UNLF, in a joint communique to the press condemned the bomb explosion at the RIMS within the office complex of the institute`s director, Dr. Fimate, calling it an act of terrorism calculated to tarnish the image of the revolutionary movement in the state.The joint statement said, intimidating the sick and ailing is an unforgivable act of inhumanity, adding that under humanitarian norms hospitals are spared even during the most bitter wars.The two underground organisations said the pattern of these assaults by the KCP(MC) should have made it clear to everybody by now that the KCP(MC) is the masked proxy of the Indian forces with an agenda to alienate the revolutionary campaign waged by revolutionary organisations from the people.It however said this campaign by the "Indian Occupational Forces" would boomerang on it sooner than later.Explaining further, the two outlawed groups said the KCP(MC) is now holed up within the IG (AR) South headquarte...
Post a Comment
Read more

Financial literacy campaign

Imphal, June 01 2009: A campaign on utilizing money in proper way was conducted at Sheema Theatre, Thoubal Bazar today as a part of ongoing awareness campaign of the National Alliance for Financial Literacy (NEFA) in collaboration with Bank Project, RDO, Lamshang with the assistance from the City Bank Centre. The occasion was graced by chairperson of the Thoubal Municipal Council, Athokpam Ongbi Manjuri as chief guest, programme officer of the Loyalam Bank Project, RDO, Lamshang,, Longjam Sudhirchand and operational officer of the UBI Thoubal Branch RK Sanajaoba attended as guest of honour. Project coordinator of the Loyalam Bank Project, Hemam Ringo and assistant manager, NABART, L Naocha spoke as resource persons of the campaign. Chief guest, Manjuri said, the campaign is mean for the welfare of the people. As women are taking main role in the family maintenance, they should keep the habit of collecting and depositing the left out money. They should also help family by engaging in ha...
Post a Comment
Read more

Imkong on 33% women quota

DIMAPUR: Home Minister Imkong L Imchen today articulated his solidarity with Naga women on 33 % reservation as the tug of war over the issue remains irresolute till date. Speaking as chief guest at the Silver Jubilee celebration of the Dimapur Watsu Telongjem at IMC, he, however, questioned why there had been no protest from any of the different women organisations when the civic polls at Mokokchung was boycotted last year by their male counterparts as a sign of protest against the amendment. He observed that there had been no women organisation voicing against the boycott at that time. “So it was thought women didn’t want reservation,” he maintained. The HM also felt that the biggest questions that need to be deliberated among the women are whether they are actually prepared to accept the reservation, whether they can take it forward in case of its amendment and whether they are prepared to shoulder the consequences. Exhorting that women would have to fight to own their rights, he sa...
Post a Comment
Read more