Last 50 years in two parts ::::
2000 to 2025
1975 to 2000
Nagas are meat eaters. Sausage is very popular too. The word Sausage is derived from the Latin "salsicus", which means “seasoned with salt”.
It's simple.
Journalism often can scratch the surface pretty well and especially in this period of the year.
Having said so; we also realise that 50 years have vanished from our lives. In that last 28 years or to be more specific ... last 25 years has been years of extortion.
We might have spoken about these and what's new in that?
In between 1975 and 2000 --
* We know the very important episode in Naga life was inking of the Shillong Accord. It was inked on November 11, 1975.
And between 2000 and 2025 --
In 2003 - Nagaland voted out Congress headed by S C Jamir and Neiphiu Rio became the chief minister.
* In 2015 - Aug 3rd; the Framework Agreement was signed
* In 2017 - Nov 17th, the Agreed Position was inked
Of course; there redefined Naga politics.
But in 2025 -- before Christmas -- The Solution and final Peace pact is still a distant dream.
So; now we come to the quotes and one-liners.
The phrase "Critics are like brushes of noblemen's clothes". Ask chief minister Rio; he and his party (now Cock-party NPF) would say --- 'what the hell; we are noblemen and our coats are already brushed, dusted and ironed'.
** There may be another 'saying' we can refer to -- It's from the wise Sufis.
What do you do when you are trapped in a vicious circle?
The answer is -- You can draw a bigger Circle.
Nagas and the NSCN-IM and the NNPG have so far 'not discovered' the virtues of a larger circle .... on two fronts --
-- first among themselves
and secondly with the Govt of India
Hence; the relationship between the Govt of India and NSCN-IM (or even the NNPG) are an'object lesson' on how the opportunities expected from a 'larger circle' have not been utilized to full.
Chief Minister Rio could have have had a much deeper role -- to find mechanism to defuse the 'tension'. This is something he and his government and even his 58 MLAs (BJP MLA Imchen has expired) have not used.
If the NSCN-IM is 'testing' Prime Minister Narendra Modi's resolve or Home Minister Amit Shah's "ability" to manage the challenges (or crises) --- they are perhaps doing so with two 'wrong Indians'.
Any leadership should be focused about their priorities. The two cardinal purposes of governance or a healthy and result-oriented politics is security of the nation and the prosperity of the people. Chief Minister Rio, his team and his mentors -- under the sky or under the 'earth' -- should take a closer look by now.
The world today recognises the power of new India.
The last 11 years has seen tremendous increase in the prestige and influence of India at the global stage. Thus, to presume China will come to the aid of trouble-makers in India will be an erroneous contention. At the global stage, the Russia, India and China -- RIC is today a bloc and hence all three have unity of purpose in more ways than one.
When the Modi Govt speaks about 'defending' India -- it means what it says -- it does not believe in 'offence'. But that does not mean ....
The 'Operation Sindoor' in military field and handling US at the diplomatic tables have been clear instances of it assertiveness. But the same policy is guided by positive approach.
Those who travel around in flights or even charted flights should take a closer look at the new airport in Guwahati.
Such mega projects can come in Nagaland provided - the politicians do what is expected of them.
Rio can take a road drive to rural areas .... and play the music 'Country Road... take me to Himanta's home'.
Rio has other well wishers and friends too. But to call any one of them a hero wil be a mistake ....
... simply because people have 'suffered' and once upon a time many people have died due to certain policies and diktats.
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