Blame game not healthy, make competencies public, says Ao Senden

Mokokchung, May 22 (MTNews): Saying that it is well aware of the current Naga political predicament, the apex Ao Senden has observed that there is “already too much animosity, distrust and cynicism weighing down the Naga society today.” As such, Ao Senden has stated that “blame game is not going to win us anything but instead weaken the Naga cause.”

The Ao Senden in a press release issued today, appended by its president Chubawati Longchar and general secretary Imtipokyim, observed that the reemergence of war of words between NSCN (IM) and Dr. SC Jamir, as widely circulated in the media in recent days, was not healthy and would do more harm than good to the Nagas.

“It will be more prudent on the part of all concerned to think wisely before going to the media with allegations and counter allegations as it is only going to weaken the Naga case before the world and at the same time create more division and discord among the Nagas,” it advised.

Further, Ao Senden also said that it reiterated its earlier stand that the ‘competencies’ that are being negotiated with the Government of India on the basis of the Framework Agreement be made public without any further delay. It went on to say that the Naga people were “fatigued by the conflict” and that they were growing more and more impatient with each passing day.

“Keeping the ‘competencies’ shrouded in secrecy is perhaps the reason why Naga people are losing faith in the ongoing negotiations,” Ao Senden Said.