Naga society like open orchard without owner—SC Jamir

‘Naga people have every right to know what’s in framework pact’

[caption id="attachment_177660" align="alignright" width="300"] Dr. SC Jamir speaking at the 29th general meeting of the Ao Senden in Mokokchung town on April 20. (EM Images)[/caption] Mokokchung 20 April (EMN): With the changing time, former governor SC Jamir has urged, the Naga public needs to move ahead, and progress but a clear vision about what would determine their future. Addressing the 29th general meeting of the Ao Senden in the town hall of Mokokchung on April 20, the veteran politician said that the current Naga political scenario had thrown the Naga society into a state of chaos and confusion. He likened the Naga society to a plantation that had no proprietor and one where ‘anyone can steal and gather according to one’s wishes.’ Jamir said that the Naga people are living in a society where there was no peace, no understanding and no scope for the future. He said peace and progress will come only when there is transparency, stability, and security in governance. Encouraging the Ao Naga elders and leaders gathered at the meeting, Jamir asked them to leave behind their ‘never-mind’ attitude, which according to him is plaguing the Ao people in general. The poor principle of thought is forcing them to lag in all fields in the recent times, the gathering was told. “The maxim of ‘never mind’ attitude of Ao people and Nagas in their everyday approach should be banished from all spheres and Aos must not wait for others but take responsibility to lead our tribe and the Nagas towards a better future with matured decisions and actions,” he added. Talking about the Naga “framework agreement” between government of India and the NSCN (IM), Dr. SC Jamir said that the Naga people have every right to know the contents of the agreement and that the people should not be excluded from knowing the truth. Further, he said that the people need to deliberate and think deeply about their future. Nagas should not wait for people to bring change or to do things but realise it themselves and do what needs to be done with clear vision, Jamir said. The former chief minister of Nagaland opined that the “framework agreement” should be signed under the Constitution of India as it was ‘common sense’ that the government of India and the prime minister of India would not sign any agreement outside the purview of the country’s constitution itself. Earlier at the meeting, reports from different committees were presented along with the nomination report for 2018-2020 where new office bearers were elected. The meeting concluded after a discussion hour and concluding remarks from the office. Meanwhile, the new team of Ao Senden would be led by Moatoshi Jamir (Sungratsu village) as president, Chubawati Longchar (Nokpu village) as vice president, Imtipokyim (Khar village) as general secretary, and Arentemjen Jamir (Akhoya village) as assistant general secretary.