NSCN (IM) Kilonser Hukavi Yepthomi Joins NNPG WC

Kohima, October 26, 2019:

In a major setback to to the Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagalim Isaak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) during the ongoing peace talks process, a member of the negotiating team, Hukavi Yepthomi along with 16 others, resigned on Friday to join the Naga National Political Groups (NNPG) .

In a statement issued, Yepthomi said he along with his co-workers have decided to join the WC, NNPG of their own volition and with deep conviction at the “decisive hour for the Naga people” when an agreement is to be inked with the Government of India “without compromising on our history and identity’.

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The signatories said they had made the decision after being convinced that the interest, pursuit and potential of future Naga generations must not be jeopardised by unresolved symbolic issues, when “the negotiating parties have long come to terms that sovereignty and integration were not possible at a present time”.

The signatories said: "the geo-political situation demanded that Nagas be pragmatic at this juncture of “our struggle,” it was crystal clear, that WC NNPG had been practical and realistic in their negotiation with the government of India."

Further, they also reposed their “utmost respect” for ‘Kedahge’ Q Tuccu and ‘Ato Kilonser’ Th. Muivah and all ‘esteemed colleagues.’

Hukavi said though he was at the negotiating table till October 24, 2019, he realised that NSCN (I-M) chief negotiator would “remain insensitive to our people’s plea for honourable and acceptable solution.” Hukavi said his decision was based on “our people’s desire for a peaceful co-existence between Nagaland and India.”

Further, the signatories said that they bore no malice against anyone and hoped that “our decision would be respected.”

Besides Hukavi, others who joined WC, NNPGs include: Atoshe Yepthomi, dy kilonser; Vikato Zhimo, dy kilonser; Hokiye Wotsa, dy kilonser; Vikato, tatar; Khehoto, tatar; Khetoshe, tatar; Khehoyi, tatar; Vishiho, dy kilonser; Khelusie Angami, tatar; Inakhu, tatar; Kahuto, tatar; Puloto, tatar; Akali, tatar; Kisheto, leacy; Aloto Ayemi, leacy and Aviketo Zhimomi, leacy.

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