Naga national movement; A mirage than revolution

Nagaland medias are full of stories related to NPGs, not for good reasons but for extortions, violences, taxations, factional fightings and, the worst; mushrooming of new factions like distributing sweets. It is widely evident that many caders from nationalist groups even stoop low in torturing innocent citizens and intimidating under the barrel of guns. A movement once dearly adored with irresistible desire for sovereignty, belittled to amassing wealth and monopoly by selected few and securing their generational luxury.
Naga National Movement is no more for Sovereign power as initially intended to, but for financial sovereignty and merely to secure extravagant lifestyles of some few. Initially, voluntary donations was done to support the movement but changed the route to extortions and forcible taxations. I hope that the 1951 plebiscite does not support illegal activities to perpetually prevail across Naga Hills, esp, our state Nagaland, nor does it give authority for such to factions sprouting in the name of Naga Nationalism post plebiscite.
The aftermath of the 16 point agreement 1960, though a monumental achievement, saw extremist going heavy on those peace propagators. Sadly, Inter factional violence, assassinations and bloodbaths became order of the day. And that, now, the ceasefire at the helm, extortions and open taxations are at large.
Perhaps, Naga Nationalist groups are selling a Mirage to innocent public in exchange for their comfortable living. Innocent Nagas are fooled into believing in illusionary ‘Utopian Dream’ to come to reality. Naga National Movement drastically zoroed down to monetary benefits post 1970s. Instead of holding onto the initial vision, leaders and caders of all factions are disarrayed. Most caders post 1997 ceasefire cannot comprehend the difference between lust for power and money to Sovereignty.
Jeremy M Weinstein rightly distinguishes Revolutionary between ‘High Commitment and Low Commitment’, where in his book ‘Inside Rebellion’, he quoted, ‘When Rebellion is risky and short term gains unlikely, rebel groups tend to attract only the high committed caders resulting in activist rebellion’. Contrary to this, the ‘Low committed caders are akin to consumers and engage in rebellion to pursue short term gains’. The later group of caders join the movement when risks are comparatively lower and immediate and personal rewards can be accrued. The entrance of low committed caders into a movement transform an activist rebellion into an opportunistic one. As per the existing activities, Naga Movement is infested by low committed caders, which is disheartening.
With so many factions and more than 20 plus Presidents and Prime Ministers claiming legitimacy over the movement, the question is, who will Bell the Cat? Apparently, Sovereignty vanished in thin air and a Mirage than Revolution. God Bless my Nagaland.
Likao Odyuo