NSCN (R) has resolved to “continue to uphold and honour the ‘Naga issue and the ongoing Naga Peace process’ as topmost priorities.” This was one of the eight resolutions adopted at the annual joint council meeting of the group held at CHQ on April 28 and April 29, 2021.
NSCN (R) through its MIP stated that the meeting chaired by the speaker of the house Ihese Aye was attended by the “national workers” from all the Naga inhabited areas of Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur and Nagaland.
MIP stated that the meeting resolved to “strengthen the ‘Brotherhood, Fraternity and Sodality’ of the NSCN/GPRN (R), in Solidarity, Comradeship and Camaraderie.”
It was also resolved to revoke earlier ‘expulsion order’ against six members that was “inadvertently published.” The annual joint council meeting resolved to “agree and to concur with the ‘Presidential Amnesty and Pardon’ against some earlier ‘Expulsion Orders’ keeping in mind the Naga Issue at its Zenith.”
Further, the house resolved to “retract (in regret) some earlier Statements issued and published from any quarters that may have unintentionally and inadvertently created some ‘Pandemonium, Perplexity, Fuss and Confusions’ but rather, resort to pave way for the ‘Naga Peace Talks’ to reaching and achieving its logical conclusion that is acceptable and Honourable to all.”
The meeting resolved that any forces that may be detrimental to the unity of the party would be “collectively dealt with at all costs” and would “zealously” guard against any forces that may try to sow seeds of division from both outside and within the party.
The meeting further resolved to “admonish and to repel any kinds of ‘Shoddy and Deceptive Moves’ by any individual, groups or divisive forces, working tirelessly day in and day out, attempting to sow seeds of Discords, Animosities, Enmities, Hostilities and Predicaments.” Lastly, it was resolved to remind all NSCN (R) members that it was the responsibilities of every member to have and to hold the NSCN’s principles and ethics at the highest and sternly warned to refrain from further creating “any kinds of Miasma and unwholesome atmospheres or Circumstances.”
The meeting urged well wishers, patrons, public and friends to continue to “uphold in prayers and to strengthen the NSCN and the Naga issue.”
At the meeting, the members reaffirmed and reiterated full support to the leadership of president Y. Wangtin Naga, vice-president Akato Chophi and ato kilonser/general secretary P. Tikhak.
The house also deliberated on the Naga political issue and acknowledged the convenor N. Kitovi Zhimomi and co-convenors Zophra Vero, Isak Sumi, Hozheto Chophi, Toshi Walling and Kimiukham Yimchunger for their leadership and statesmanship
NSCN(R) also appreciated the contribution of the NTC, CNTC, NGBF and other NGOs/CSOs for “working selflessly and tirelessly to bringing all the Naga people together for an amicable solution with the GOI.”
Meanwhile, the advisor to the collective leadership (ACL) also attended the meet including Omnyei Konyak, O.Chingmak Chang, Viniho Kiho, “maj.(retd.)” Joseph Anal, N.Panmei, and “lt.gen. (retd)” Nyemlang Konyak who were administered oath of allegiance and office of secrecy by the president. The newly inducted kilonsers, deputy kilonsers and tatars numbering around 58 were administered oat by the speaker. A two-minute silence was observed in paying homage to all the martyrs who had laid down their lives in “defence of our national cause.”
Moatsü greetings
NSCN (R) has conveyed warm Moatsü greetings to the Ao community. NSCN (R) through its MIP said that Moatsü festival, a major festival of the Ao Naga tribe, which is celebrated on May 1-3 was a binding festival celebrated after the sowing season was over.
NSCN (R) hoped that the festive occasion would bring good tidings and prosperity to Ao brothers and sisters so that they may continue to be the torchbearers and pioneers in many fields, and to instil a sense of responsibilities to other fellow Nagas.