The lack of political ideology and a redundant leadership without vision is taking a lot of expected tolls in the organisational health of some nationalist groups in Nagalim. This is clearly manifested in the frequent assertion that the General Secretary of NSCN, Th. Muivah has given up on the question of sovereignty & integration quoting the Agri-Expo centre Dimapur, reconciliation meet under the platform of FNR on 29th February 2012.
In the search for sustainable agenda to justify its existence, Mr. Kitovi and party could only manage to hold its grip on the dead branch called “Nagaland state” by shedding crocodile tears for the larger portion of Nagas which are beyond the state of Nagaland. It is easy to propound without any compunction the Nagaland state centric objective for those whose political philosophy has no program and policies for collective existence of all Nagas under a single umbrella. However, let there be no confusion that the Naga peoples demand for integration of all the contiguous Naga territory is indispensable in seeking the final settlement with the Government of India. The deliberate attempt to divide the opinion of the Nagas is a direct affront to the political aspiration and spirit of reconciliation within the Naga family.
Such irresponsible perspective with destructive political ambition is the main reason why true reconciliation couldn’t take place. Without having a certain standard of political clarity and the genuine concern for the common future and welfare of all the Nagas, the mere attendance at the Naga reconciliation meeting under FNR and signing any reconciliation document has no meaning. The sleepless months and years of dedication sacrificed by FNR for the realisation of common platform for all become immaterial to those who are in the other camp once they reach their own cosy camp. The failure to produce any positive dividend out of the much costly reconciliation meeting in the past is due to the lack of understanding the seriousness in accepting the principle of reconciliation which is the “historical and political rights of the Nagas.”
Sovereignty as the two negotiating party has understood together is sharing of sovereign power between two entities. It is the acceptance of the principle notion that the real sovereignty lies with the people which in the context of the present global scenario, the interdependency between and amongst the sovereign nations is but indispensable. There is no time to live in the past theory but to accept the reality of the changing world and the future ahead.
NSCN challenge any group or individual who can stand to such allegation with concrete proof. It is amusing that out of more than 50,000 people gathered at Agri- Expo on 29th February 2012 with all the Medias present, only Kitovi and few of his henchman could manage to record such important statement. The complete recording of who speak what is in the custody of MIP and anybody is welcome to verify the real truth. Also those whose existence depends purely in criticizing NSCN by manufacturing fabricated news shall atleast have the responsibility to produce the authentic visuals or audios to the public if any, instead of throwing unsubstantiated garbage at all time.
Therefore, the concocted propaganda of referring the Agri Expo meeting and other reconciliation meet alleging that General Secretary, Th. Muivah has given up the fight for integration and sovereignty is nothing but a desperate attempt to confuse the Naga people with the evil intention of jeopardising the reconciliation process and create an environment of suspicion to the ongoing peace talk with the government of India.
