Naga civil societies caution GoI, form committee to escort Muivah
KOHIMA, MAY 3: Apex Naga civil societies fired off an ultimatum to the highest office of GoI demanding lifting of the ban on Th. Muivah's entry into Ukhrul amidst a war-like situation at the Nagaland-Manipur border at Mao
with deployment of armoured police vehicles and paramilitary forces by Manipur Government while the two districts of Senapati and Ukhrul were put under 144 CrPC.
In an ultimatum jointly addressed to the Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, the Naga Hoho, Naga Mothers' Association, Naga Students' Federation (NSF) and Naga People's Movement for Human Rights (NPMHR) cautioned that Nagas would be forced to take appropriate action if the Centre failed to prevail over the Manipur State Government to lift the ban on Muivah's entry within 24 hours of the receipt of the ultimatum.
The Naga Hoho, NMA, NSF and NPMHR further resolved to ensure the safe transit of Th Muivah to his native village in Ukhrul district and formed a committee for the purpose today during a meeting at Kohima. The committee has been entrusted to escort Th Muivah, mobilize the public and take any befitting action as directed by the house in case the Government of India or Government of Manipur attempts to obstruct the NSCN-IM Ato Kilonser's visit to his native village.
The committee includes Chuba Ozukum, general secretary Naga Hoho as Covener, M Yhobu, president NSF as Co-convener, Neikesanuo Sorhie, NPMHR as Member Secretary and all the officials of the above cited bodies as members.
Sources informed that Emissary to the NSCN-IM Collective Leadership, VS Atem was also present at the meeting which was held at an undisclosed location.
Meanwhile, an intimidating situation prevailed at Mao Gate with personnel of Manipur Police and Paramilitary forces being deployed with armoured-cars and sophisticated weaponries consequent upon the imposition of 144 CrPC by Manipur Government in Senapati and Ukhrul.
Interestingly though, Manipur police enforcing the 144 CrPC were allowing free passage of vehicles from Manipur to Nagaland but restricting the entry of public and vehicles- private, public carrier and government vehicles, from Nagaland into Manipur.
The most affected were the passengers as a good number of them were not allowed to move further from the Welcome Gate at Mao. Some of the passengers were seen crying for help calling up their families over cell phones.
A team of NSF including its president Mutsikhoyo Yhobu, Finance Secretary Meijiang Gonmei accompanied by tribunal members Imchatoba Imchen and Kapani Krichena were also not allowed to enter into Mao.
The student leaders were on their way to inspect the impact of the 144 CrPC imposed by Manipur Government. Manipur police and commandos blocked their way at the welcome gate and all attempts at persuasion failed. After almost 30 minutes discussion the NSF team returned to Kohima.
Subsequently, a team of Angami Public Organisation, Southern Angami Public Organisation and Angami Youth Organisation also reached the gate. But, the Manipur police again prevented them from entering into Manipur..
ULTIMATUM TO PM
1. The proposed visit of Mr. Muivah to his Native village is for making peace and not for waging war with any community or state. It is the birthright of every person to visit the place of his birth. Mr. Muivah will be visiting his native village to meet his villagers, relatives and to promote peace in the region.
2. If the visit of Muivah is not allowed to be taken up by the Manipur State Government, it is our decision that the Manipur State Government will be solely responsible for any consequences arising out of the situation.
3. It was with the knowledge and consent of the Government of India, that the proposed visit of Mr Muivah is being undertaken. Therefore, allowing the ban by the Manipur State Government speaks volumes about the double standard and insincerity on the part of the Government of India in the Indo-Naga peace talks.
4. If the Government of India cannot prevail over the Manipur State Government to lift the ban on Muivah's entry within 24 hours of the receipt of this ultimatum, we will have no option but to take any action that we will consider appropriate and edifying in our quest for our rightful place.(EMN)
APO, NSF warn Manipur Govt
KOHIMA, MAY 3: Manipur Government today came under pressure from the Angami Public Organization (APO) and NSF after it imposed 144 CrPC in Mao.
Taking serious note of the restrain on movement of public at Mao area and the ban on entry of Nagas into Manipur across the interstate political boundary, the APO demanded immediate removal of Manipur trucks stranded in its land jurisdiction particularly at Khuzama Village.
APO press secretary, Medo Yhokha in a press release said that in the event of any untoward incident arising out of the failure of the Manipur Government in removing the trucks, neither the Organization nor its people should be held accountable.
The NSF has asked the Manipur Government for immediate revocation of the 144 CrPC imposed upon the Naga inhabited areas within 24 hours starting 6 pm Monday to 6 pm Tuesday.
In an ultimatum addressed to the Chief Minister of Manipur, the NSF stated that barring an indigenous Naga from entering into his birth place is deemed as a direct challenge to the legitimate universal rights of humanity. The Manipur police personals stationed at the interstate boundary had acted beyond the patient tolerance of the Nagas, the NSF said while decrying the harassment that innocent Naga public and travelers are being subjected to since yesterday till late this evening.
The NSF maintained that it has been left with no option but to demand for the immediate revocation of the 144 CrPC imposed upon the Naga inhabited area within 24 hours, failing which, the Nagas should not be held responsible for any untoward incident or communal tension.(EMN)
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