Being mindful of the past, present and future consequences on Naga generations, NSCN/GPRN president ‘gen’ (retd) Niki Sumi said his organisation opted to heed to the call of Nagas to give peace a chance despite some reservations.
In a statement, Niki explained that the decision to give peace a chance emanated from most of the Nagas appealing and yearning for peace, which had been absent spanning across decades and generations.
“I, as a Naga, cannot unilaterally go against the wishes and aspirations of our people and, consequent to our decision to give peace a chance, I might have hurt or let down the sentiments of a few which was never my intention. Therefore, I do request all to introspect on the wishes and aspirations of the Naga people to give peace a chance,” he stated.
Mentioning that he cannot thank enough the Nagas from all spheres and ages for showing their overwhelming love and support to the common Naga cause, Sumi acknowledged that he had always derived fortitude and resilience through trials and tribulations with God’s mercy and Naga people’s support.
He recalled the 16-point Agreement of 1960, six rounds of talks in 1966 and Shillong Accord of 1975 and claimed that NSCN/GPRN split due to miscommunication and misunderstanding about the Indian government’s open door policy for talks.
Sadly, he regretted that every agreement or political talks only paved the way for more bloodshed among Nagas, further weakening “us” and creating more division among Nagas.
CNTC lauds Niki
Central Nagaland Tribes Council (CNTC) has expressed happiness at having learnt that NSCN/GPRN led by Niki Sumi had come across the border in the interest of people to give peace an opportunity.
In a statement, council president Lanu Imchen and vice-president Hukive K Yepthomi applauded NSCN (KN) for paying a heed to the call of the people and said they were optimistic that the long-awaited political solution of the Indo-Naga Issue would be obtained In a short span of time with the coming of NSCN (KN).
CNTC further urged Government of India and its leaders to be earnest in their efforts to find an honourable and acceptable solution to the long-vexed Naga political issue.