In an effort to bring about peace and harmony among the Nagas, we the following concerned Nagas would like to make an appeal.
We fully understand the anger, hurt and outrage behind the Quit Notice issued by NSCN (K). The narrated intolerable excesses of some Tangkhuls in the NSCN (IM) that have provoked the Quit Notice are true. Yet the NSCN (K) accusation that all Tangkhuls are agent of NSCN (IM) is not true. Therefore, the ultimatum to all Tangkhuls to quit Nagaland or face dire consequences is excessive and unjustified. No Naga tribe today is qualified to judge others so harshly from a moral high ground, especially the “advanced” or major tribes.
We believe it is outrageously wrong to accuse and victimize an entire tribe for the evil deeds or failures of some individuals of the tribe. Once this tempting method of achieving goals is allowed, Nagas will be in a slippery road to uncontrollable mutual destruction. This must not be allowed to happen. Any Tangkhuls or anyone from any Naga tribe may join or support NSCN (IM) or any of the national groups provided that right is not misused to oppress or exploit others.
If our perception is correct, the Quit Notice will not complicate our politics too dangerously for all Nagas at this stage. We, therefore, appeal to the concerned leaders to review their decision on the Quit Notice that will serve the common good of all Nagas giving our people a chance to find unity through healing and reconciliation. NSCN (K) will be guilty of an equally wrong excess should its Quit Notice result in the shedding of innocent Tangkhul blood.
The Naga Public are also beginning to question why Tangkhul Long, Tangkhul Churches and other bodies are remaining silent, leaving it to other Nagas to speak out at this dangerous time to protect helpless innocents. Nagas urgently need to hear what Tangkhul public bodies have to say. Excesses committed by certain Tangkhuls in the NSCN (IM) have for long angered other Nagas, not just the Khaplang group.
What we need most at present is to strengthen the unity that binds all the Naga tribes.
Concerned Nagas-
Rev. Dr. V.K. Nuh, Rev.L. Shohie Mhasie, Rev. Dr. Visor Zeliang, Rev. Chingang Konyak, Rev. C. Lima Sangtam, Rev. L. Kari Longchar, Rev. L. Bizo, Rev. Fr. Abraham, Rev. Pughoto Aye, Rev. S. Takam, Pastor Hotokhu P. Zhimomi, Dr. Miss Kapfo, Rev. Dr. Wati Aier, Rev. Shiwoto Sumi, Rev. Dr. Pongsing Konyak, Mrs Lochumlo Yanthan, Niketu Iralu, Ahu Sakhrie, & Dr. Dietho-o
