Dimapur, Dec. 14: Six Naga political groups - GPRN/NSCN, FGN, NNC(Parent Body), NPGN/NNC (NA), NSCN(R) and NNC/GDRN (NA) - have decided to merge and form an interim platform christened ‘Working Group’. Under this interim umbrella, the like-minded NPGs shall chalk out the roadmap towards fulfillment of Naga political aspiration, according to a release issued by convenor, Mediation Committee, NTC, Yesonu Veyie on Wednesday.
The six Naga groups decided to come together in response to the appeal of Nagaland Tribes Council in the interest of the Naga people as a whole, the release stated. They resolved to constitute the ‘Working Group’ with N Kitovi Zhimomi, Ato Kilonser (GPRN/NSCN), as convenor, Zhopra Vero, Kedallo, FGN, V Nagi, Secretary, NNC(Parent Body), Hozheto, Ato Kilonser (NPGN/NNC,NA), Wangtin Naga, President (NSCN(R) and Hetoi Chophi, Ato Kilonser (NNC/GDRN, NA), all co-convenors and four representatives from each group as members.
The release also said the decision to merge together was taken unanimously by the six groups at AIDA Hall, Dimapur on Tuesday.“On our own volition, we have agreed to come together in the interest of the Naga people as a whole and form an interim platform by the name ‘Working Group’. Under this interim umbrella, the like minded NNPGs shall chalk out the roadmap towards fulfillment of Naga political aspiration,” the declaration as stated in the press communiqué said.
The six Naga groups affirmed not to betray each other in the manner of instability and untrustworthiness and pledged to stand united under the interim platform as long as required by the given responsibilities. They also resolved not to consider each group remaining in their respective organisations to be the hindrance to their coordination for furtherance of the common interest.
They further resolved to remain open hearted and welcome the rest of other NNPGs to come around and be part of the Working Group.
“We have resolved to acknowledge God Jehovah as the Lord of all Nations including the Nagas in particular and whatever we do hereafter will be with this faith in Him alone,” the declaration further affirmed.
The joint declaration was signed by Tometh, kilo kilonser, NSCN(R), Hetoi Chophi, ato kilonser, NNC/GDRN, Thepuswuyi S Keyho. V.P., NNC, Vizosielie Nagi, secretary, NNC and Alezo Venuh, emissary, collective leadership, GPRN/NSCN.
