Frank admission by Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiew Rio that cultural and emotional integrity of all Nagas inhabiting in different parts of the state on the eve of Nagaland state assembly election slated for March is in thing. Perhaps he knows that integration of all Naga inhabited areas will not be possible. But Kukis’ demand for separate homeland is confusing. Therefore the entire people in Manipur see Kukis’ demand for separate homeland as a move to foil NSCN demand for amalgamation of all Naga inhabited areas under one administrative unit. Kukis demand is not only reasonable but it also reduces all forms of agitation to farce. Because agitation cannot be used to mock other people’s demand. Leaders of the community should advise the agitating youths to stop the indefinite blockade immediately. The impact of the agitation has been felt. Now long queue is seen near oil depot. No leader in the country will be able to break Manipur to create another homeland within the territory of the state. It is really sad these agitating people cannot grasp the mood of the political leaders at the centre. The leaders at the centre had stated time and again the territorial boundary of the states in NE region will not be disturbed. Is Neiphiew Rio who upholds NSCN demand for integration of all Naga inhabited areas more powerful than our Chief Minister O. Ibobi or Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi. NSCN demand for expansion of Naga areas was the fall out of the peace talk held between the Union Government and the NSCN. When such demand which is supported even by a popular Government cannot be considered by the Union Government let alone fulfilling it, how do Kukis think that their demand for separate homeland would reach within the pale of hearing of those at the helm of affairs in the capital. Every community has the right to demand for fulfilment of their demands like development of particular areas for improvement of connectivity and for getting other basic amenities. None will say anything against such demand and agitation launched for getting such demands will be supported by all. But an agitation, which is not supported by all will never be fulfilled. Moreover the nature of agitation is also inhuman. It attempts to strangulate all living things. Indefinite blockade is not heard even in the country like Afghanistan, which warring against US. Such type of agitation by the son of the soil against its own people sounds funny? India Government will not feel the pang at all. It will not even find time to discuss such demand. The agitating youths are advised to feel the gravity of the situation prevailing in the state of Manipur, which belongs to all communities. Stop this agitation. The energy should be used in bettering the community and also in uplifting deteriorating conditions of the people living in remote parts of the state. The biggest festival of the Christians is also knocking at the door. November, December is festival time. Uncertainties loom large, which has crippled thinking capability of all. Unless extra precaution is taken Manipur may witness ugly situation. That may cause colossal loss. All out efforst should be paid to controlling impending crisis.
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