Union Government has made its stand very clear. Nothing will be done to harm the interest of the state of Manipur and its people. Prime Minister Dr. Manmohon Singh and other central leaders have repeatedly said that territorial integrity of Manipur will remain intact. The mission of the all party delegation has been successful. The words expressed by the Prime Minister were soothing. NSCN, Union Government peace talk will in no way affect the territorial integrity of Manipur. There had been insensitive leaders in the past, who could not know what constitutes a state. They had been taught a lesson or two by the Manipuris in the past. Such leaders had been thrown out of power. The leaders, who could extend cease fire beyond Nagaland are out of power. Perhaps they felt boundary issue was a plaything. But when Manipur burnt they realised boundary issue is different. Why should only the voice of Nagaland be heard while neglecting the voice of other people belonging to other states in NE region. This is a change brought by time, collective efforts of all people. Manipur’s unceasing fight for protection of territorial integrity has borne fruit. The Union Government, which considered implementation of sixth schedule in the state to appease the rebel leaders has also realised the futility of bringing the idea. Peace talk will now concentrate only on Nagaland just as Mizo National Front, which too signed accord with the Union Government focussed on Mizoram only. Laldengha became Chief Minister of Mizoram and consequently Mizoram got peace bonus to the tune of Rs 800 crores. Similar formula can be applied in Nagaland also. Either Isak Chisi swu or Muivah can be made Chief Minister. In tune with the expectation of the Nagas various other schemes can be announced for speedy development of Nagaland. Will Naga People’s Front accept implementation of this formula? If NPF wants speedy solution to Naga problem it should think of making sacrifice to pave way for natural projection of the two leaders of NSCN as the true leaders of Nagas. Initiative must come from NPF. It must show the readiness to accept the two leaders for the top executive post. Sooner the better because Nagaland election is not far away. Nelson Mandela, who fought against apartheid led at the end the Government in South Africa. Every fighter except Mahatma Gandhi tried luck in electoral politics. No wonder they became undisputed leader of the people of their time. Even history’s most hated man Hitler scaled the ladder of power through democratic process. NSCN which is holding peace talk with the Union Government must think of returning to mainstream politics and try luck in electoral politics. By holding executive power they can do more for the people of their state. The chance that has knocked at the door will not come again. After five years the two leaders will be too old to try luck in electoral politics. Thousands in Nagaland might be desiring to see clean and effective leaders holding the mantle of power in Nagaland. We also desire to see that. Having talked about corrupt free society in the past three four decades they will see surely like to transform their thinking into action. Let it happen.
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