30th NSF general conference at Ukl

 

30th Naga Students Federation general  conference held at Ukhrul ground Wino bazar

( The biggest Students conference of the Nagas)

(The Trio-Band pic)

The Dawn Tantak

UKHRUL,25 Aug'23: THE 30th Naga Students Federation ( NSF) the apex students organisation of  the Naga community covering  all the Naga inhabited areas was held at Ukhrul Town ground Wino Bazaar here for three day starting Thursday.

Under the theme, " Solidarity beyond Borders" the 30th NSF general conference was kicked-off on 24th Aug & concluded on 26th Aug, 2023 at Ukhrul Town, Manipur.

The General Conference was one of the biggest Students conference
of the Nagas.

It is pertinent to mentioned that NSF is the apex Students Organisation of all the Naga community covering  all over the world beyond borders.

Nevertheless, the Conference of the NSF is to be seen as one largest Naga platform to strengthen the spirit of 'Oneness' among our Nagas brethren, brothers and sisters, and reinforce cultural and emotional bond among the Nagas living across the borders.

During the three day long program Dr Lorho S Pfoze MP( outer Manipur)and Eno. Achumbemo Kikon former NSF president and MLA, Nagaland was the special guest whereas, Dr Kekhrielhoulie Yhome MLA and advisor school education & SCERT, Nagaland attended as the honoured guest

Honoured guest MLA Yhome on his inaugural speech said that the position of Nagas is clear that Nagas will never compromise with our land .Despite our Diversity, despite our differences ,and despite our geographical cap a lot of good changes take place and NSF was founded as a federation in 1947  for a political cause to achieve our  political aspirations,he exhorted.

Eno  Prof.GT. Thong, Pro- Vice Chancellor, Nagaland University Kohima Campus, on his speech as a Theme speaker stated that "Solidarity beyond Borders"  should be our commitment to strengthen ourselves and care for our people with concern for justice no matter where they are beyond borders. Solidarity would allow us to understand our sufferings. If we are to survive as people and live with dignity and leave a legacy to our children, we have to respond today and vigilant guard against all other forces.

Together in unity, the Nagas can achieve anything. Divided houses can only bring suffering and untold miseries. How many lives do we have to sacrifice to realise our folly. Dedication to unity and oneness is the essence of this conference. Though divided by state and international boundaries, the Nagas can be one beyond borders. Let us together ensure the legacy of the NSF. Long live the Nagas, the Prof.added.

Earlier in the morning session Rev. Dr. Banner Makan, chief operating officer,TNBC dedicated the MONOLITH and unveiled by Dr.Kekhrielhoulie Yhome MLA of Nagaland at Nayi Kaphung, Hunphun 12 kms away from Ukhrul town.

The conference was participated by,  NSF  federating units like, All Sumi Students Union(  ASSU - Nagaland), All Zeliangron Students Union( ASSUI  Nagaland),  Anal Lenruwi Tangpi( ALT), Angami Students Union ( ASU), Ao Kaketsir Mangdang( AKaM), Chakesang Students Union( CSU), Lamkang Karchuknao Kumpun((LKK), Lotha Students Union( LSU), Mao Students Union( MSU), Maram Students Union,  Maring Students Union( MSU),  Monsang Students Union, Moyon Students Union, Pochury Students Union( PSU), Poumei Naga Tsitumei Me( PNTM), Rengma Students Union( TSU), Tangkhul  Katamnao Shaklong( TKS)  and it's subordinate units such as, Naga Students Union Dimapur, Diphupar, Aizawl, Ahmednapur, Kolkata, Bangaluru, Chenai, Delhi, Gujarat, Guwahati, Mangalore, Mumbai, Phagwara, Prayagraj, Pune, Shillong, Medrophema Campusi, Lumami Campusi, MASU, SETAM, Merima Campusi and Society for Naga Students welfare Kerala etc .

Nevertheless, on  day-1 evening program Ukhrul MLA Eno.Ram Muivah attended the programme and on day-2 was also attended by NESO, ENSF, Khashi students Union, Meghalaya and UNC  where they deliver a special speech of  greetings on the occasion.

Cultural dance troop from Tangkhul Nagas of Myanmar and the Trio- band from Dimapur, Nagaland, Guru Reubin Mashangva and various prominent singers perform an enthralled the jamp-back audience.

COCOMI meeting with UHM

 

Meeting with Union Home Minister and Intelligence Bureau Officials

(The Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI) held a meeting with Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah at his official residence in New Delhi on 25th of August)

DIPR, 25 Aug'23:
THE  Coordination Committee on Manipur Integrity engaged in a detailed discussion with top officials of the
Intelligence Bureau, as per the Minister's instructions.

Meeting Highlights:
1. Security Measures: The Union Home Minister emphasized a firm stance against all forms of infiltration into Manipur's territory. Measures are being implemented to register immigrants using biometrics, including retina scans. Stringent action will be taken against all forms of infiltration into Manipur's territory.

2. Border Fencing: To address concerns about mass infiltration, the government is expediting border fencing in the Manipur sector.

3. Territorial Integrity: COCOMI strongly pursued that there will be no allowance for separate administrations in Manipur.

4. Peace Appeal: The Home Minister appealed for peace in the state and requested COCOMI to convey this message to the people.

5. On National Highways: Ensuring the movement and distribution of commodities in the state can be possibly realised with the support from both side of the communities.
And necessary deployment of convoys to secure the highways shall be ensured in few days.

6. Dialogue Initiatives: COCOMI was encouraged to initiate dialogues with responsible Kuki leaders and groups to facilitate problem-solving and peace-building.

Follow-up Actions:
Subsequently, a representation letter was submitted to the Union Home Minister, who forwarded it to the Union Home Secretary for further discussion on the outlined points.

Detailed Discussion with Intelligence Bureau and Security Advisor: In the subsequent detailed discussion with the Director of the Intelligence Bureau and Security Advisor Northeast Mr. AK Mishra, COCOMI presented the complexities of issues affecting
Manipur, including illegal immigration, cross-border narco-terrorism, exploitation of forest resources, and SoO violations.

The MHA officials acknowledged and took note of these critical points.
The Director of the Intelligence Bureau provided insights into the current crisis in Manipur and its understanding of critical issues. After thorough discussion, the officials urged COCOMI to prioritize the immediate measures outlined in the letter.

They also emphasized the importance of continued engagement and cooperation with the government and stakeholders to facilitate a quicker resolution of the crisis.

The COCOMI delegations were represented by 13 Members with Jeetendra Ningomba, Coordinator COCOMI leading the delegation, accompanied by Consultative members Yumnamcha Dilipkumar, Ak Shethajit, K Maharabi, Th Bharat, Khomdram Ratan with COCOMI Asst. Coordinators Joychandra Konthoujam, Longjam Ratankumar, SomorendroThokchom, Khuraijam Athouba, Ph Shyamchand, Y Surjitkumar and L Jayanta.

Nagas of Chandel, Tengnoipal

 

Nagas of Chandel, Tengnoupal object to Kuki MLAs' demands

"Any kind of administrative arrangement for any non-Naga community affecting an inch of Naga area will not be acceptable at any cost".

                        (Representational pic)

22nd Aug'23
THE  Naga tribes of Chandel and Tengnoupal districts have opposed the inclusion of the two districts for the creation of the post of Chief Secretary and DGP or its equivalent posts for the five hill districts demanded by the 10 Kuki-Zo MLAs in a memorandum submitted to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 16, 2023. 

In a letter submitted to the Prime Minister and a copy sent to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, the nine Naga tribes of the two districts, viz. Aimol, Anal, Chothe, Khoibu, Lamkang, Maring, Monsang, Moyon and Tarao, along with the Chandel Naga People’s Organisation (CNPO) stated that they empathise with the victims of the violence which remains unabated till date.

They also stated that the recent ethnic violence in Manipur has drawn us back to two or three decades behind the development and progress that the successive governments have undertaken.

“However, we the nine Naga Tribes viz, Aimol, Anal, Chothe, Khoibu, Lamkang, Maring, Monsang, Moyon and Tarao who are the original land owners living in the erstwhile Chandel district and now forcefully bifurcated into two districts such as Chandel and Tengnoupal against our interest by the then Govt of Manipur in 2016 to appease certain communities, are surprised to note that the 10 Kuki-Zo MLAs have blatantly included our districts in their demand for separate Chief Secretary and DGP or its equivalent posts without consulting the Nagas,” the leaders of the apex body of the nine tribes stated in the letter.

It is worth mentioning that the Naga populace of Chandel and Tengnoupal, despite being temporarily separated by the Manipur state administrative division, had been persistently advocating and endorsing the historic Framework Agreement signed between NSCN and Gol on 3 August 2015 based on Unique history and the situation of the Nagas, they stated.

While the whole Naga people are yearning for an enduring, honourable and acceptable solution under the Framework Agreement, any kind of administrative arrangement for any non-Naga community affecting an inch of Naga area will not be acceptable at any cost, the leaders further stated.

“Therefore, we strongly oppose the demand for inclusion of Chandel and Tengnoupal districts for the creation of the post of Chief Secretary and DGP or its equivalent posts for the five hill districts as demanded by the 10 Kuki-Zo MLAs in a Memorandum submitted to your esteem office on 16th August 2023 and it should not be conceded,” the Naga tribe leaders said.

The letter was signed by David Boyes, President, Chandel Naga Peoples' Organisation; Ng Benethan Monsang, President, Sirti Upa Ruh (Monsang Tribe Union); Joseph Hongsha, President, Uipo Marou Koukartuo (Khoibu Tribe Union); Munthuireng, President, Aimol Tribe Union; SK Moningam, President, Lamkang Naga Kver Kunpun (Lamkang Tribe Union); L. Modun Charang, General Secretary, Maring Uparap Assembly (Maring Tribe Union); Franchise Chinir, President, Bujuur Aangchangpu (Moyon Tribe Union); Minthing Thao, President, Chothe Lim Abom (Chothe Tribe Union); Bejan Mathangmanao, President, Tarao Tribe Union and Phamhring Sengul, President, Anal Naga Tangpi (Anal Tribe Union).
(Source: Imphal Free Press)

UNC PS

 

            UNC Press Statement

(Representational pic)

              

21st August 2023
WHILE the Nagas have better sense of hardships, distresses etc. borne by the Kuki-Zo peoples as the consequences of the present ethnic conflict, it has become all the more inevitable for the Nagas to register our opposition to the issues raised and incorporated in their memorandum submitted to different authorities as it is posing a big threat to the very existence and inalienable rights of the Nagas particularly in the state of Manipur.

The United Naga Council has been putting all possible efforts to end the ongoing ethnic conflict between the warring communities Kuki-Zo and Meiteis through dialogue but unfortunately things are not turning positive as expected. The Nagas are also taken aback by the blatant lies, lop-sided history and fabricated information contained in every statement and memorandum issued by the Kuki-Zo community which is tantamount to distortion of Naga history and insult to the Naga people.

With regard to land, the Nagas’ opposition to the creation of new districts in 2016 remains alive as unfinished issue. Of the districts, ones carved out from Senapati and Chandel districts are the handiworks of the Congress government’s appeasement policy carried out in the name of administrative convenience. Hence the demand of separate administration which incorporates the so-called new two districts is necessarily opposed. The Nagas’ stand on the opposition remains unchanged. The bifurcation of the so-called two districts is an issue virtually with the Kukis only not with Zo peoples. In this regard the Kuki-Zo people’s representation to the Union Government, Israeli’s Prime Minister, European Parliament, UNO, etc. is on false territorial foundation and an attempt to befool those authorities because in the context of Manipur, the name Kukis were first heard sometime between 1830-1840 and therefore, ‘Kuki hills’ that appear in the fourth para of the mentioned memo to the Prime Minister of Israel is non-existence and utopian concoction.

And, what is mentioned in the memorandum as the area of ‘Outer Manipur’ for the creation of Kuki State (for the Kukis only excluding the Zo peoples?) also with Kuki Hills which may exist somewhere else. Do the Kukis speak with sense? Such wild venture will lead the Kukis to nowhere today and in future. It is sheer attempt to script bad history for unending enmity between us.

As for an instance, it is an act of befooling them if the establishment of new villages in Kuki areas within Naga districts is stated to be for their displaced people of 1990s conflict being kept the fact of illegal immigrants hidden before those authorities. The doctored statement is mentioned in the memorandum submitted to the United Nations Organization.

Historically, the advent of British in the History of Manipur has brought about many unwanted changes. One of the many problems that we inherit from the British colonial rule is the issue of the planting of the Kuki tribe in the Naga hills. As a mercenary Tribe the British found the Kukis quite useful. Their total lack of attachment to any land and landscape was immediately recognised by the British thus making them instrumental to crushing the indigenous communities of Manipur. That, UNC would like to set the record straight that the recent blatant attempt of Kukis at distorting history of kuki rebellion of 1917 -1919 as Anglo-Kuki War to legitimize their imagined Kuki homeland within Naga ancestral homeland is one of the classic examples of their habitual lies. It may be recalled that Kuki Rebellion 1917-1919 was a savage episode of murdering, torching houses, plundering and enslaving women and children of indigenous Naga community in Ukhrul , Chandel and Tamenglong in Manipur. Thus, it was never a war but a mere rebellion with the colonial power as there is no record of Anglo-Kuki War in the history of India (MHA).

It is also pertinent to bring to the notice of all the conscientious individuals and authorities that, the state of Manipur is now flooded with illegal immigrants from Myanmar and Bangladesh. In all the districts, there has been increasing and expansion of villages and creation of new villages rampantly and at the rapid pace. Columns of illegal camps are being built in alarming rate near the town of Moreh and its surrounding areas to facilitate the settlement of those intruding Kukis from Myanmar. If the flow of illegal immigrants is not stopped by the Government of India and the Government of Manipur, the day will not be long when the Indigenous population will be reduced to a minority.

In the Memorandum dated 16th August 2023 submitted to the Prime Minister of India by the 10 MLAs of Kuki-Zo demanding the creation of the post of Chief Secretary and Director General of Police or equivalents, other posts, is nothing but a mere different tune sung out of the same lyrics, the demand for separate administration. In this regard too, the Nagas are not with the Kukis as it involves the problems raised above. Moreover, it is completely uncanny and unfortunate on the part of the Kuki-Zo peoples to have clubbed Chandel district along with the so called Tengnoupal district together with Churachandpur district as their land. Remember, (the areas remain without time) the stone megaliths, menhirs found in different parts of Churachandpur speak of the precedence of the Nagas (especially the Zeliagrongs) over the present inhabitants and the Anals and Lamkangs in Pherzawl areas. And, prior to the submission of the memorandum, nine names of Naga tribes of Chandel district are incorporated in Kuki Constitution as Kuki tribes. The Nagas urge the Kukis to show the basis of the inclusion. The Nagas will not remain mute over the issue. Having said all these the
Nagas believe that nothing in this regard is too late to set the wrong to right.

Naga MLAs on demands: Clarifies

 

Naga MLA's debunk allegation of representations to Prime Minister of Inda

( Manipur Unrest: 40 MLAs Send Representations to Prime Minister of India dated 9th August 2023 but the meeting never took place, and the paper was not submitted to anyone: Naga MLA)

       Naga MLA's   ( Representational pic)

The Dawn Tantak
UKHRUL,19th Apr'23:. THE  9th August 2023  news in some local papers  which carries quoting 40 MLAs of the Manipur Legislative Assembly  submitting Representation to the Prime Minister of India consisting of six demands was herein clarified by the Naga MLA's

Sources from Naga MLA informed  that
in the first place, it was only points for discussion with Prime Minister of India  but the meeting never took place, and the paper was not submitted to anyone.

The Naga MLAs signed the paper only after approval of the collective leadership obtained by Mr Awangbao from Mr Aneikham Makunga, who is the Convenor for PAC and contact person for the past over 3 months.  All contacts are normally made by either Awangbao or Kumosha, who are the Convenor and Secretary, respectively, for Naga MLA FORUM. This is so for cohesion and to avoid communication gap or misunderstanding said the MLA.

(Representational pic)

However, it is truly sad about the u-turn of the collective leadership. Their message to the Naga MLAs were that we could sign as long as there's no so-called protection of Manipur territorial integrity in the agenda note, which the Naga MLAs forced CM to delete and he did it reluctantly.

Nevertheless, Mr Aneikham also conveyed to Mr Awangbao that collective leadership, including Ava kharar, Qr.Atem, and Qr.Khayao, had agreed. So in good term and In any case, we believe all the 6 agendas are in the interest of the Nagas:which includes  Removal of Assam Rifles - this was the unanimous demand of the Nagas since the 1950s.

Moreover, removal of SOO- As this is the unanimous demand of the Nagas. for instance, SOO designated camp at the So-called Sinai camp near Zelengbung Ukhrul district has been creating havoc for Tangkhuls, especially during election and road blockades by KSO.

The source further amplified that NRC - This is another unanimous demand of the Nagas to check the demographic engineering of the Kukis in Naga areas. For instance, there were only 6 Kuki MLAs until 1970,against 13 Naga MLAs, but today they are 10 and 10 Naga MLAs.

No separate administration for Kukis- where? In Naga areas? Think about the Nagas in Kangpokpi, Tengnaupal, and Chandel.

And  to strengthen the ADC , it doesn't mean we ask for the 6th schedule, but include UT or even statehood.  More importantly, it's only in the ADC the political boundaries of hill and valley are mentioned under Art.371 C.

It is the onus of the people's representatives to feel the pulse of our people and give voices so , "Pro Bono Publico "  we unanimously  demands DIALOGUE- to start so that peace can be restored, the sooner the much better.

Are all this points not in the interest of the Nagas?  the Naga MLA ask.

3 Arrested at Kamjong

 

At least 3  arrested For Drug Related Case

The Dawn Tantak

UKHRUL,7 Aug' 23: AT least three drug smugglers were apprehended  by  the 24 Assam Rifles, Gamnom on 4 August 2023 for carrying brown sugar. And the three accused were handed over to Shangshak Police Station, Ukhrul District.

According to Ukhrul Police, the three persons were brought and handed over to Shangshak Police Station on 4th August 2023 at around 08:00pm. Accordingly, formal arrest was made by the Shangshak Police Station at around 09:00pm on the same day. 

Investigating Officer, SI. S. Raingam informed that the accused persons were apprehended by 24 Assam Rifles at one of the checkpost situated at Gamnom. The security personnel while checking the vehicle  (Tata Truck) bearing Registration No. MNO4C 0671, unearthed 39 soap-case (approximately 460 grams) of brown sugar drug in the vehicle. The truck was reportedly coming from Huimin Thana, Myanmar border 31 kms from Kamjong HQ carrying 12 buffaloes for transportation towards Dimapur.

According to their identity card, the three accused has been identified as Asebe Dime (41 years) son of N. Jailang of Saijang Zalukei, Nagaland, Milan Ali (41 years) son of Shaban Ali of Karai Kheti Bazaar, Barpeta, Assam and Sanju Choudhury (38 years) son of Ajit Choudhury of Masjid Gali, PO-Noonmati, PS- Chandmari, Guwahati, Assam.

In this regard, Shangshak Police Station had registered an FIR No. 03(08)2023/SSK-PS U/S: 21(c)/29/60(3) ND&PS Act. According to Ukhrul Police the main accused Adebe Dime alias Mataimi AS. son of Joyson AS of Old Wahong, Ukhrul District, Manipur, truck driver Milan Ali and second driver Sanju Choudhury were produced to Chief Judicial Magistrate of Ukhrul through video conference  and were remanded to police custody for 7 days (till 11 August 2023).

Investigating Officer, SI. S. Raingam informed that medical check up to the three accused were  carried out at Ukhrul District Hospital on 5 August 2023 and the three accused will be taken to Joint Interrogation Cell (JIC), Imphal for further necessary interrogation. He asserted that details can be ascertained only after the joint interrogation, their contact and their destination.

With the unrest in Manipur, the road from  Huimin Thana via Kamjong -Ukhrul is the new route for smuggling drugs to other state of India? Are some of the traders who are ferrying buffaloes for meat consumption and other commodities from the Myanmar border taking undue advantage of their new found rout the denizen begin questioning their modus operanti.

Meanwhile,the Raizan Traders Association (RTA), Kamjong District, Manipur lauds the yeomanship  of the Assam Rifles in apprehending drugs at Gamnom check post, Kamjong district on 4th Aug 2023.

It is a known fact that the RTA has been working tirelessly to create an
environment of healthy and friendly business relations across Indo-Myanmar communities at Kamjong district.
However, a blot of such illicit trade transactions paralysed the normal trading culture which is built in ages.
To show our co-operation and effort in eradicating drug menace, the RTA stands with the state agencies ' War on Drugs' and entire communities by condemning those involved in such contraband business said Eno. SD.Phareipam the president of Raizan Traders Association .