Curve the bad vibes : Differences within GPRN/NSCN unwarranted
In the interest of "early solution", NNPG should reconcile all their differences
New Delhi
Election season is at the fag end. The heat is on - both - politically and geographically especially in Delhi and adjoining areas.
All stakeholders in India's parliamentary democracy are under stress, yet there are silent backroom boys on the job.
Hence the fresh developments in Nagaland vis-a-vis N Kitovi Zhimomi and the GPRN/NSCN are being analysed based on merits and taking into consideration all pros and cons.
The latest press reports that the organisation has 'expelled' old-war horse Kitovi and the latter also has acted against Alezo Venuh and Samson Aye have not been missed out.
One thing is sure in these matters -- no internal conflict among players in the GPRN/NSCN can have any positive impact.
This obviously brings us to the vital element in the debate - in the interest of "early solution" the NNPG or for that matter GPRN/NSCN should reconcile all their differences.
There are two things to take the matter further -- firstly, this is easier said than done.
Secondly, it is no body's case now to presume that Solution is coming 'early'. The fact of the matter is -- it is already at the stage of 'much delayed'.
Things actually started in 1997 and thus we are into the 27th year already.
Hence, those who wish well to the Naga community in general and the state of Nagaland in particular should try to bury their mutual differences.
Analysts in Delhi wonder whose interest does someone serve when there are such unwarranted and fierce battles between Kitovi on one side and two of his lieutenants Alezo and Samson on the other.
Therefore, the NNPG should present a united face and must do everything possible under the sun to protect the interest and prestige of the Agreed Position.
The Government of India sees governance and administration as a continuous process.
Since 1997 -- not only several Prime Ministers have seen and examined the pros and cons of the Naga peace talks. Right from Indrajit Gupta, we had a few towering personalities working on the Naga issue vis-a-vis the Home Ministry - such as L K Advani, Shivraj Patil, P Chidambaram, Sushilkumar Shinde and Rajnath SIngh and the incumbent Amit Shah.
I spoke to a senior politician -- who says, "The moment has not come yet to announce to the world that everything is over in terms of the Naga peace talks".
And as the maxim goes; there is still a hope for peace. Let us still have faith that Peace and Solution will come sooner than later.
The NSCN-IM also hit headlines after the NIA complained about Meitei ultra outfits taking the help of NSCN-IM.
This case is a crucial one as suggested by some government agencies; it is also linked to issues vis-a-vis clashes between Meiteis and Kukis.
The episode was only a gory chapter in Manipur's history; it remains an embarrassment for the Modi government and Prime Minister Narendra Modi is yet to visit the violence-hit Manipur.
The NSCN-IM says Framework Agreement inked on Aug 3, 2015 is critical.
The government stakeholders never mind that. But New Delhi is determined to announce that the Flag will be only a cultural 'symbol' and not a political symbol.
There can be and there will be only one national flag --the Tricolour.
"There will be only one Constitution in the country for governance and of course the same Constitution has adequate room for amendments to accommodate aspirations of all shades," says an analyst.
What then is really the message from New Delhi to Nagaland and Manipur or other northeastern states?
The Prime Minister has made several trips to neighbouring Assam but has decided to stay away from Mizoram and Manipur.
Nagas are in Nagaland and a decisive number of Nagas are in Manipur as well.
A lot of things on how they will continue will depend on the poll outcome on June 4th. But one thing is certain; the Nagas will have to be more than careful and also do a little more soul searching.
Are we making forward movement?
It would be prudent for them not to allow the peace process to get derailed; come what may. It's not sheer intelligence that's important for governments to deliver. The quality that counts more in a good government is adequate administrative skills and the moral courage of uprightness.
If these qualities will be counted as crucial ones for New Delhi as always; after June 4th from the Naga point of view there is an urgent need for unity of purpose.
The ego hassles and other differences that surfaced within GPRN/NSCN are therefore uncalled for especially at this juncture.
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