What is supposed to be is not. The clear and unambiguous political objective had been laid down by the Naga patriot under the aegis of the NNC since its inception comprising the leaders of the present NSCN (K) (IM) and FGN. The prior stand was to free Nagaland since Nagaland has never been a part of Indian in any way, at any point of time. The enlightenment of the fact that Nagas were sovereign independent, in its own capacity and were culturally, traditionally and ethnically far different from that of Indian, boost our leaders to create a common platform ushering in a new era of the freedom struggle, but what is support to be is not when NNC became two and three respectively. I should say that the deviation from the parent body is one of the most painful past of our history. In fact, realization of the impossibility to stick on the main principle when deviated, a little bid impossible to realize our goal when divided and a little bid skeptical to stand against the mighty Indians who are decorated with sophisticated weapons and unceasing flow of human resources, could have motivated the Nagas toward strong-integration by forgetting the differences, whatsoever. The whole page of India’s history portrays the fallen and risen kingdoms either because of disintegration or integration respectively. Because of the adamant step many of the precious lives have been lost at the hands of the Indians and equally at the Nagas hand. While speculating the overall stock of situation, it became less easy to imagine how many precious lives are yet to lose either at the Indians hand or at our own Naga’s hand if at all modern tradition is allowed undefended.
So far as my prudent knowledge is concerned both parties ponders upon working for Naga sovereignty, identity, self-reliance and international popularity. Who knows the world may be mocking us when more parties of the same family are vocalling the same tune but standing on an opposite edge. In order to do away the danger of mockery, the parties should form a common edge. If any solution harboured by one party is not acceptable to their counterparts or the Naga populace, what is the use of that solution? Surely from that very day itself or at least the next day of the solution, Naga country may transformed to bonfire which is but dangerous and worthless. And to speak frankly, when all the leaders, intellectuals and wealthy men are washed, will it be possible for a school going kid, or a mere labourer or a haggard man to shoulder the responsibilities of a newly sovereign nation? Broadly speaking human value is more useful than sovereignty and imagination shall definitely lost its source of income. The escalation in the rate of killing evince that Nagas population may extinct before too long. Above all trials and tribulations, I would gladly join the nationalist movement if mean to spill my blood for my dearest Nagas but never for giving and taking the blood of my own Naga brothers. In breaking the silence to do good things is never too late. Naga Nationalists should have a very big heart in this aspect by sacrificing what is best which an easy task is in fact since you are already in the sacrificing field.
To prevent the Nagas from the reign the terror, the Nagas can ask, are you struggling for leadership? If yes, it is a blunder. National interest should prevail over self-interest, if any, because while struggling for self-interest we may forget our national interest. The ground reality is that, selfish interest is more of you, your family, your clan, you tribe etc, which is but momentary, whereas, national interest is for me and everyone which can only be draw with a colorful pen in the history of the Nagas.
If one is to fight for political freedom, what should be an alternative role? Is not political freedom bears the same meaning as freedom from economic strain, social, finance, educational, and other socially useful aspects? Where do you think our electronics factories be set up and how? Where do you want the iron and steel factories be set up and why? What are the investments or are Nagas capable enough to manage overall realities on the Nagas soil as an independent entity? I should say the present problem is not worth a problem when compared to a problem which is advancing in days to come when we remain dull and apathy.
In conclusion, if Naga political dialogue is to be represented with the blessing of the Naga populace, every detail should be made known. The dialogue for peace is mainly base on bringing about the Naga solution whatsoever. Therefore Nagas should be consulted before taking any steps. The dialogue should be such that it flows the spirit of the Nagas as a whole so that Indians are deterred and are readily convinced. Any settlement or outcome of any undertakings should not deny any section or tribes in the nation’s mainstream. The status of a tribe should not be demolished in any way.
Politics is dirty when it aims at distorting the facts so as to further one’s selfish interest and prejudice the other or to gain support to a particular tribe/tribes.
Lastly but not the least I wish the national functionaries, apex Naga organizations and well-wishers all the best in their endeavor in bringing an amicable solution fitted to all sections of Naga society.
L. Chuba Yimchungrü
Kohima, Nagaland
