SENAPATI, JANUARY 8 (NNN): The United Naga Council (UNC) has congratulated Lieut, Gen (Retd) VS Atem, Member of Collective Leadership of the NSCN-IM on being elevated to the post of Deputy Ato Kilonser (Deputy Prime Minister) of Government of the People’s Republic of Nagalim (GPRN). “Nagas’ struggle to determine their own future is once again rest-assured and is sanguine of playing a pivotal role in his capacity as the Deputy Ato Kilonser in the process of emancipating the Nagas from the occupational forces,” the UNC stated in an update. 
While appreciating the “timely” move of the Ato Kilonser (Prime Minister), the Yaruiwo (Chairman) and the Collective Leadership for exercising their collective wisdom, UNC further reiterated its fullest support and co-operation to the leadership in achieving the aspiration of the Nagas.