NNC warns “outsiders” from meddling in Naga affairs

IMPHAL, Mar 2 : The Federal Government of Nagaland,FGN, the political wing of the NNC in a press release said it has taken stock of “the ongoing activities of some Naga non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and decided that it would be inappropriate to participate in the various talking-shops ostensibly aimed to stimulate discussions and debate on the state of affairs in our country.”

Whilst the Yehzabo of Nagaland upholds the fundamental rights of the Naga people, including freedom of expression, our people must remain vigilant to any attempt, wittingly or otherwise, by some self-appointed entities purporting to serve the interest of Nagaland, the release said.

It said “despite the unremitting massive Indian occupation army in Nagaland, FGN endeavour to maintain tranquillity in our country.”

“The Naga National Council (NNC) and FGN immutably vested with the mandate of Naga nation will stay focus on the fundamental cause of the unresolved conflict with India . That said, a section of Naga people clearly found greed irresistible and could be seen fallen for enemy political entrapment. Hence this statement is to make  our people aware, in particular, those with limited knowledge of our national stand,” it said

As for the Naga Nation, nothing has changed nor will be changed, it added.

The release cautioned the Nagas on certain issues, including the fact that the Naga people never conceded sovereignty to a foreign power from ancient time; that in accordance with Naga democratic tradition, the Naga people universally opted for a single national identity on 16 May 1951 and unequivocally affirmed the independence of Nagaland declared earlier on 14 August 1947;  furthermore, the 1951 national mandate immutably entrusted with the NNC was broadened following the consent given by the Regional leaders of the then Free Nagas for a federation duly enshrined in the Yehzabo of Nagaland in 1956; in compliance to the Yehzabo, the Federal Government of Nagaland was established vested with full legal authority; and in best Naga tradition of honouring one`s pledge, the brave Naga patriots unflinchingly defended Naga independence regardless of the disparity of forces and thwarted the Indian aggressors from annexing Nagaland to date.

It said Nagas “will never forget the Naga patriots who sacrificed their lives for our freedom since the Indian army flagrantly invaded Nagaland in 1954.” The Yehzabo of Nagaland provide for every Naga by birth as equal regardless of sex or age, and every Naga is responsible to perform his/her part to uphold and protect Naga identity, tradition and sovereignty. A true Naga love Nagaland by deed, it said.

Thus a Naga who undertook oath of allegiance to the Indian Constitution clearly betray Naga nation. And as an agent of India , cannot serve the interest of Nagaland, it said.

It also cautioned that the Naga people are in Nagaland, and the Indian aggressors cannot resolve the conflict with an entity with no case history.  Meanwhile, any Naga who attempt to subvert the authority of the FGN and NNC shall be judged according to the National Resolution passed on 27th April, 1955 at Lakhuti which read:

‘Any person or persons who in order to destroy or undermine the integrity and well being of Nagaland, and who for this purpose act, abet or set up organisation(s) against or oppose the political, administrative and traditional institutions of the nation, or an attempt to do so, whether with or without the aid of another country or countries, shall be deemed to have committed TREASON’.