Forty one years after vowing never to return to the “Indian occupied Naga-Land” until Nagas became independent, senior Naga national leader and “Commander-in-Chief” of the “NSCN/GPRN”, General Khole visited Mon town for consultation with the Nagas to strengthen the Naga Reconciliation process.
According to a statement issued by the Forum for Naga Reconciliation (FNR), Khole during a recent meeting at Mon said that Nagas must come together and fight for their rights without thinking for individual cause.
He said that the dreams of the Nagas would be “still far-fetched” unless Nagas unite and work in the spirit of oneness. Asserting that he had never backed off from his commitment to the Naga cause during his 55 years of service in the Naga army, Khole said he “will die happily” if Nagas were united. The veteran Naga national leader said that he might not even step in his native village. He firmly held that the Naga national struggle should not die along with him.
Khole also expressed anguish at the deteriorating situation and pointed out that the Angami and Ao Nagas who were the first to receive Christianity and to provide the first leadership to the Naga movement must take greater responsibility. “If Aos and Angamis are in one spirit; Nagas can be united” he said. He hoped that Nagas would be united if the two tribes come together forward.
“General” Khole viewed that it was time for Naga leaders to look inward at the very survival of the people and speak as one. He felt that all the groups should leave aside all past bickering and start afresh again.
Khole expressed his support for the current Naga reconciliation process and said that Nagas will lose out altogether if the present initiative was rejected. He asked the FNR to labor tirelessly and work out a model for all to walk together.
According to the statement, the “General” also responded positively to the FNR’s proposal for possible dialogue at the highest level among Naga political groups. He maintained that the Forum had become the engine for Nagas to become one.
The FNR expressed gratitude to “General” Khole for traveling all the way from “Eastern Nagaland” to Mon town and making the time to interact with them. The Forum said it was committed to the cause for Naga reconciliation based on the historical and political rights of the Nagas.
Meanwhile, the Forum has requested the public to come and express their solidarity to the reconciliation process on November 13 where another Naga Reconciliation Soccer match is to be played at the Dimapur District Sports Complex at 12 noon. It suggested people to reach the venue before time in view of security measures.
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