Mokokchung, 7 October (MTNews): Lieutenant Ngamchui Phaomei hailing from Luangraeng village in Manipur, has declared his return and allegiance to the NSCN-IM, shedding light on the deceptive practices within the Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF). This was informed through a press release from the NSCN-IM on Saturday.
Phaomei, who had been an active member of ZUF, has now come forward to ‘expose’ what he describes as the true colors of the organization, which he claims lacks a genuine political vision. He alleged that ZUF had merely created a smokescreen to further its hidden agenda, devoid of any real commitment to the Nagas, let alone the Zeliangrong people.
According to Phaomei, the purported movement of the ZUF is devoid of any vision but simply a cruel hoax played upon by a few ZUF leaders with vested interests exploiting the name of “Zeliangrong.” He lamented that much blood had been shed and precious lives lost as the ZUF movement was a mere hogwash and nothing more and nothing less.
Phaomei also ridiculed the “Cessation of Operation” (CoO) agreement signed with the Government of Manipur on 27 December 2022, labeling it a “sell-out” and a “scam.” He alleged that on the day of the agreement, ZUF leaders had assembled more than 20 civilians from the surrounding areas, enticing them with alcohol and false promises of lucrative ranks within the organization. To gain their trust, these individuals were made to submit their personal information, and photographs were taken alongside ZUF cadres.
Expressing hope that better judgment would eventually prevail among the remaining 30 to 40 misled cadres still entangled in the web of falsehoods and absurdities spun by ZUF leaders, Phaomei called upon the people of Khoupum and neighboring regions to disavow these deceptive practices. He encouraged them to make a U-turn and wholeheartedly support the political cause of the Nagas under the visionary leadership of NSCN-IM, which he regards as the only legitimate political organization driving the Naga political movement.
He also urged the general public of the area to be vigilant of the false narrative being propagated by the ZUF in regard to their CoO which he acknowledged is detrimental to the principles of the historic Framework Agreement of 3 August 2015.
He also expressed his gratitude to the NSCN-IM for warmly welcoming him into the fold.