NSCN (IM) opposes creation of new districts

Dimapur, October 31: NSCN (IM), in its emergency joint meeting of the Council of Kilonsers and the Steering members on October 31 at Hebron, took strong exception to the reported plan by the Ibobi led Government of Manipur to declare Sadar Hills and Jiribam as districts. Following the meeting, the house unanimously decided to oppose such provocative move to the last. It further univocally reaffirmed the ownership of the land that it is a part of ancestral Naga domain.MIP in a statement said unless rightful ownership of the land is acknowledged by the settlers, NSCN/GPRN would never tolerate any move that infringes upon the rights of the owner (Nagas). However, it added that they are prepared to negotiate on any proposed agenda if ownership is duly acknowledged and respected.