148 members from various NPGs join NSCN (I-M)

NSCN (I-M) has informed that 148 members from different Naga political groups (NPGs) “who stayed astray have now decided to join the revolutionary mainstream where it lies the future of the Nagas.”

In a press release, MIP stated that the joint council of NSCN/GPRN consisting of steering executives, cabinet kilonsers, deputy kilonsers and heads of department welcomed them and appreciated the “bold decision” they have taken keeping in mind the aspirations of the Nagas.

According to MIP, GDRN/NNC (Non-Accordist), Ato Kilonser, Hangping Zeliang, speaking on behalf of the group, said that “It’s the people need of demand for oneness which can only bring meaningful solution. Nagas have had enough through division and the only key to achieve our aim is through Unity as such we have taken the step to merge with NSCN(IM). It’s an honour to be a part of it and we are proud to be under this banner. I on behalf of GDRN/NNC assure you that we shall no longer affiliate  ourselves with other organization other than NSCN (I-M) hence we declare our allegiance and that the GDRN/NNC (NA) shall no longer exist”.

Further, MIP stated that the GDRN NNC(NA) president, Khumcho Chilimong, in his speech, said “unity within our brethrens can only bring solution for which they have moved en masse with the NSCN(IM) and that both civil and Army wing of the GDRN NNC(N/A)  has been officially dissolved.”

MIP said NSCN (U) deputy kilonser, Hotovi Awomi, begged for forgiveness from the Nagas for “wandering in the wrong direction.” According to MIP, he said that the NSCN(U) did not represent the Nagas “as it was a fruitless organization. Therefore, they decided to come together morally and physically.”

Exhorting the gathering, NSNC (I-M) kilo kilonser, Rh. Raising, stated that “salvation of the Nagas lies with the NSCN and it’s the only true way to our destination.” He also urged the “home comers to re-dedicate themselves and to possess a revolutionary spirit.”

GDRN NNC (NA): president Khumcho Chilimong; ato kilonser Hangping Zeliang; home kilonser Toivi Ayee; finance kilonser Khevishe Yepthomi; defense kilonser Kheveto Yeptho; kilonser MIP Pikato Achumi besides 23 kilonsers, 11 dy. kilonsers, 18 tatars, four secys, three addl. secys, one jt. secy, four dy. secys, four under secys, 22 leacies, nine razou peyus, one ‘lt. col.’ (2 i/c 2nd Brigade), ‘2nd brigade comdr’, one ‘col.’, one ‘lt. col’, five ‘majs.’, one ‘2nd lieut’, two ‘lieuts.’, two ‘2nd lieuts.’ and one without designation.

NSCN (U): two deputy kilonsers, one under secretary, seven leacies, seven Razou Peyus and five Khapurs. NSCN (R): one leacy and one khapur.

NNC: one ‘capt.’, one ‘sgt.’ and one ‘sgt.’ from unspecified group.