Akato Chophi-led NSCN/GPRN reiterated and reaffirmed its stand made on December 15 by reflecting on the declaration made on November 19, 2021 that the group was in the ambit of ceasefire mechanism for the simple reason that it was formed out of necessity and not in any haphazard manner that arose due to the unfortunate split in NSCN (R) that was in ceasefire agreement with the Centre.
In a statement through its MIP, the group also reaffirmed its declaration made on December 15 about joining hands with the Working Committee of the NNPGs and said they were very much optimistic and hoped for the best.
The group also declared that it would be in solidarity and in concordance with NNPGs in order to push for Naga solution.
However, in the event of any issue that could arise out of such a decisive matter, the group urged all rank and file in both army and civil setup to be prepared and ready at all times to face any eventuality. This was stated in a press release.
Further, NSCN (Akato) also clarified that, as desired by the people, the group was for solution and not election and “will have nothing to do with the Election.”
Meanwhile, referring to United Naga Council’s (UNC) statement “What is the hurry now when we have already taken so many years?” that appeared in media on May 30, 2022, the MIP said it found the statement quite an understatement that needed to be pondered upon.
NSCN (Akato) also acknowledged that every Naga – whether from Arunachal, Assam, Manipur or Myanmar – had suffered the brunt of Naga national movement. However, as Nagaland was the epicentre of the movement, citizens of the State had suffered much more – physically, mentally and socially – and they wanted nothing else but peaceful solution to the protracted Indo-Naga conflict.
Hence, the group said the question what was the hurry from a matured and responsible organisation like UNC had sent a shockwave. It said it considered the statement disrespectful and reflected a remorseless attitude towards the people of Nagaland when it was crystal clear that the Naga national movement was one of the oldest, if not the oldest conflict in Southeast Asia.
