One pertinent question that is being asked by all to the thinking men is what Manipur will do in the event of union Government agreeing to give away the demand for amalgamation of Naga inhabited areas under one administrative unit after seceding land from Manipur, Assam and Arunachal Pradesh. While the possibility of meeting with such irresponsibly made demand is remote we have to be extra cautious to scuttle if there be any move by the centre to meet with the demand made by NSCN leaders. NSCN supremo is unrelenting and he continues to maintain that until and unless there is integration of all Naga inhabited areas, solution to the vexed Naga problem will not be final. But Nagaland election is approaching fast. Both Union Government and NSCN are desperate and they want to give something to the Nagas before the start of the electioneering process. What offer they have for the people in Nagaland? This is one million dollar question being asked. They know the demand for amalgamation of all Naga inhabited areas will be buffeted like strong wind blowing away objects that stand in its way. Transparency however is lacking. This has aroused curiosity of all. Everyone is in the dark. The Union Government too might be in the dark. Nevertheless it cannot inflame the angers of other people living in other states as it appeases a section of the people in a state. On the other hand rebel leaders cannot be angered by turning down their demand outright without discussing. Hence the elongation of the prolonged peace talks. Union Government as it engages rebel leaders in the peace talk for more than 14 years sends a message to all the rebels operating in the country that it can extend patient hearing as long as the rebels show the tendency to remain in the national mainstream. The thrust is given to finding lasting peace and also in ending terrorism. Union Government having observed the situation prevailing in Assam and Manipur since the inconclusive peace talk was conducted might have evolved its own strategy to find a way for solution to Naga problem. Assam Chief Minister had boldly declared that not an inch of land would be parted to Nagaland. Similar stand had been taken by Manipur Government also. Civil organisations based in Manipur moved one step ahead. These organisations maintain that Manipur dismemberment will be demanded if the Union Government insists on carving out land from Manipur. All these developments reveal one stark reality the days ahead will be stormy. Better sense should prevail. The situation prevailing now calls for all to make little sacrifice to make Manipur strong and united. Any attempt to divide the people of the state on communal line should be crushed. Hate and hatred campaign unleashed by a section of the society will weaken the unity and integrity of the state. Extra care should be taken to ensure that the words uttered do not provoke communal tension. Win and win situation for all communities need to be created. It can be achieved when we understand the requirements of other people belonging to other communities. If you have a will you will be able to do that.
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