The Pangsha Public Organization (PPO) and the All Pangsha Students’ Union (APSU) have condemned the remarks made by Imkong L Imchen, Advisor for I&PR, Soil & Water Conservation, regarding his support for the scrapping of the Free Movement Regime (FMR) along the Indo-Myanmar border. Responding to the remarks made by the IPR Advisor on April 30, the Pangsha civil society organizations expressed shock at Imchen’s statement, noting a lack of understanding of the complexities of border dynamics and the impact it would have on the lives of ordinary people. They emphasized a lack of empathy and understanding for those who rely on cross-border movement for their livelihood and social well-being.
“The removal of FMR would not only disrupt the lives of countless individuals but also undermine the longstanding cultural, social, and economic ties that exist between communities on both sides of the border,” they pointed out. While urging Imchen to instead work towards enhancing the existing mechanisms for border management while safeguarding the rights and interests of border communities, the Pangsha CSOs said that any decisions regarding border policies must be made with careful consideration of their implications and in consultation with all stakeholders involved.
“The Pangsha CSOs recalled that during 1970-1971, while consigning B/Pillar No 139 to 146 between India and Myanmar as an imaginary line in Khiamniungan land, the community was not consulted or informed about it, ‘which undermined the democratic rights of the indigenous people and deprived them of the ownership of land,’ adding that ‘It was an undisclosed covert act.’ In 1996, the people of Pangsha contributed 535 acres of land with the hope of development and laid the foundation of the International Trade Centre at Dan. However, in 2018, ITC Dan was dissected at the center by cutting off the land for 3 kilometers and destroying the infrastructure constructed during the inception such as water pipelines, asphalted roads, and helipad. Since then, it has been left unattended, they added. The Pangsha CSOs also mentioned that the marketing shed and guesthouse now fall beyond the imaginary line, whereas public ground, four staff quarters, and the hostel area of the Straightway Mission School and many other public domain and properties are completely divided by the artificial boundary.
“They also stated that there are permanent reserved forests of Pangsha village which extend far beyond the imaginary line, adjoining the neighboring village of ‘Woilan’ Kingphu, under Myanmar. They also informed that Pangsha’s land measuring an approximate 3500 acres falls under Myanmar beyond the so-called imaginary boundary line.
“Highlighting these, the Pangsha CSOs have urged the Advisor to reflect on the impact of his words and take responsibility for the ‘unfathomable statement’ disseminated. ‘It’s our land, it’s our field, it’s our livelihood, it’s our village, and it’s our pride, and we will fight for it,’ they said. Furthermore, they also encouraged the Advisor to seek out credible sources and educate himself on the subject matter before making any further public statement.
The joint statement also advised the Advisor to exercise greater caution and diligence in his future communication, recognizing the importance of accuracy and integrity in fostering constructive dialogue for the benefit of the Nagas within and beyond the border.
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