Naga National Political Groups (NNPGs) held separate meetings with Zeliang People’s Organisation (ZPO) on May 8 and Pochury Hoho on May 6, 2017 at Oking to deliberate on the social and political situation facing the people of Nagaland.
In a joint press statement, the NNPGs including GPRN/NSCN (MB Neokpao/N Kitovi Zhimomi), NNC/GDRN (Kiumukam), NSCN (Reformation), NNC [parent body (Z Royim/V Nagi)] and NNC/NPGN (Hozheto/Tsanthungo) and ZPO president, Kezen Zeliang, and general secretary, Kerang Dumtta, said that “Both sides agreed and believed that it is a correct time for the people of Nagaland to decide the best acceptable and honourable political solution for the people of Nagaland. For future generation Nagas, this is a practical necessity of the hour.”
According to the joint statement, the NNPGs and ZPO, having understood the position of the government of India on the issue of Naga integration, reaffirmed that although Nagas were divided under different administrative areas, all effort would be given to maintain social, cultural and emotional integration of all Nagas, till future generation Nagas decide to chart higher political course for their betterment.
Both sides also expressed confidence in each other and recalled that Zeliangs had played a prominent part in the Indo-Naga political struggle.
Meeting with PH: Meanwhile, ZPO has reportedly endorsed the political solution for Nagas of Nagaland. Stating that Zeliangs were scattered all over Manipur, Assam and Arunachal Pradesh, the ZPO said their customs and traditions therefore be respected in any political settlement. ZPO further appreciated the working group (WG) of NNPGs for understanding each other and forming the WG platform.
Meanwhile, the WG also held a joint meeting with Pochury Hoho (PH) and its frontal bodies on May 6. PH expressed appreciation at the coming together of various Naga political groups.
In a joint statement issued by the NNPGs and presidents of Pochury Hoho, PMA and PYA, the NNPGs acknowledged that the Pochury Nagas had experienced the greatest destruction and suffering at the hands of occupational forces, owing to their loyalty and commitment towards Naga nation.
Recalling the shooting down of Indian Air Force Dakota plane and the great battle of Thuda post and the subsequent savagery at Matikhrü village perpetrated upon innocent Pochury people, NNPGs said “it all points to the fact that Pochury people remain an inspirational tribe and an inseparable component in our desire to find an honourable and acceptable political settlement for the people of Nagaland, considering that the Government of India had firmly ruled out integration of Naga inhabited areas.
During the meeting, NNPGs and PH agreed that “at this juncture of Naga history, reality, must precede idealism and illusion.” NNPGs and PH also reiterated the historical fact that “Nagas are separated by artificial boundaries without their approval and consent which is why social, cultural and emotional integration among Nagas living in different administrative areas should be maintained till such time future of Naga generation decide to chart a nobler, higher political course.”
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