Some demands are reasonable some utterly distasteful. Wise and sensible men understand without doing much how the society in which they are living can be taken to the path of development. The question is addressed to ourselves. Do we realise where our weakness lies? Can we face head on the pressure that comes to us? We wait for someone to come out and fight for us. We egg on others to fight for us. But not all are born fighters. The number of cowards is on the rise. That had been reflected when roadside heroes disguising as upholders of moral values attempted to deflect the real issue in the name of supporting bandh. The recent fight for restoration of dignity to the artistes went awry. Likewise some highlanders are attempting to hijack the real issue of helping the needy people in the hills of the state. Neither implementation of sixth schedule nor declaration of alternative arrangement will fulfil the cherished dream of putting the highlanders at the place of their choice. What is required is cleansing the mind of the so called leaders, who talk of problems of neglected lot while enjoying cosy lifestyle in the cities. Soon after becoming leaders they forget how they spent their childhood period. None of these leaders were born with the silver spoon in their mouth. Who will tell these leaders to think for the common masses and work for them only? As our leaders remain concerning themselves, the leaders in other states like Nagaland have started talking for the welfare of the people in the hill states. But the ground reality is Manipur is far far ahead of Nagaland. Our sports stars are doing well in the international sports arena. The artistic talent of Manipuris is unmatched. Can Nagaland think of hosting National Games as Manipur did 20 years back? Manipur is moving forward. Nagaland too can set on the path of development only when their people realise the faulty stand taken by their leaders. Their leaders work to serve the interest of unknown elements neglecting the duty to serve the needy people. They attempt to befool the masses by telling that peace and development lie in solving Naga problem. Winston Churchill war time bluff master attempted to conquer the world by spreading false pride of Britons and at the end Britishers were crushed and he was exposed. Now we are living in a fast developed world. They must address the question to themselves whether the demand for integration of Naga inhabited areas will be practicable. No land can be created on communal line. This is known to all. But the pan Naga development council if it works at the pattern of NEC having headquarters in Shillong may be acceptable. NEC exists to take care of the states in NE region. Similarly pan Naga council can function to take care of the needs of Nagas. More financial assistance can be extended to the community to enable it to compete with others in the field of sports and cultures. Let it shape the path for the peace and development to usher in. The areas considered to be neglected by all must get benefit.
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