The GPRN/NSCN (Kitovi) has announced that several senior functionaries from both its civil and army wings have officially joined its fold. The group termed the move as a reinforcement of commitment towards achieving a “final Naga solution.”
According to a press release issued by the group’s Ministry of Information and Publicity, the ones who joined include three Deputy Kilonsers—Toiho, Kuhokhe Yeptho, and Y Zhetovi Sumi—all from the Union Territory (UT) region. Other figures listed are Asheto Ayemi (Tatar), Hekiho Yeptho (Tatar), and Lt. Toka Awomi (Lieutenant, Army).
The complete list also includes Yehoto Awomi (Leacy, Sumi Region), Nilevito Angami (Leacy, UT), Khutovi Chophy (R/Pio, UT), Obeka Awomi (Khapur, UT), Itovi Yeptho (Tatar, UT), and Akhevi Awomi (Khapur, Sumi Region).
The GPRN/NSCN (Kitovi) said that the “home-comers recognize that the Naga struggle, which has endured for years, is at a pivotal moment.” It further stated that the new members “enthusiastically commit to supporting the dedicated leaders of the GPRN/NSCN, spearheaded by President Maj. (Retd.) RM Lotha and Ato Kilonser N. Kitovi Zhimomi, in their quest for an early Naga Solution.”
“This is not just about the present; it’s about paving the way for a brighter future for our younger generation,” the statement said, adding that the new entrants have vowed “to strengthen the GPRN/NSCN and work diligently to solidify the hard-won Agreed Position, bringing it closer to finalization between the Nagas and the Government of India.”