Taking strong exception to what it described as “ongoing incessant assault” on the political and historical rights of the Nagas by the government of Manipur backed by Central government, NSCN (I-M) on Monday maintained that as it represents the Naga people and their political aspirations, it would therefore take full authority to claim the responsibility of their well being and protection.
In a press release, MIP, NSCN (I-M) said declaration of disturbed areas in the hill areas of Manipur and sending the Central forces has taken the Nagas by surprise and questioned Government of India if it was “a sign of sincerity or of seeking peaceful political solution?”
Objecting to the creation of seven new districts, out of Naga areas, NSCN (I-M) expressed its belief that Naga people’s protest under the aegis of the United Naga Council (UNC) against the creation of new districts was “their legitimate historical and political rights.” Further, it described the arrest of UNC by Manipur police as “not only a cowardly act” but lack of statesmanship in handling political issue.
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