Relations with China not detrimental to India, says NSCN
The outlawed National Socialist Council of Nagaland, NSCN,
has vowed that its ''relations'' with China will not be
detrimental to India's interests.
The NSCN maintains it does not want the involvement of bureaucrats in the
talks with the Centre for a permanent political solution to the Naga problem.
''At the expense of India, we shall never seek relations
with China,'' NSCN chairman Isak Chishi Swu and general secretary
Thuingaleng Muivah in a an inteview to the North
East Sun.
''India should be strong enough, that is in our interest and to
our benefit, as also to ensure peace and security in Asia and in the
neighbouring areas,'' stated Muivah.
About the involvement of bureaucrats in the talks, he said, ''When
everything has been worked out, you can't go back to square one
again. I know the Indian Constitution but it would also help if one
knew that the Nagas also have their history. These bureaucrats want
to interpret the entire universe on their own terms,'' Muivah said.
Discussing former Union minister Rajesh Pilot's
involvement in the process, Muivah said, ''At one stage, Mr Pilot was
talking to us...We think he is quite an understanding person. As
far as we are concerned, he is serious and earnest in his approach
to the problems. One of the best qualities about him is that he
is prepared to understand things, and with this kind of attitude one can
make a headway.''
On the confusion about the cease-fire declared on August
1, he stated it could be the handiwork of the press or some vested
interests. ''The cease-fire, as we understand it, should cover all Naga
inhabited areas, not a particular area or sub division or
district,'' he added.
The Naga leader expressed great regard for former Prime Minister
P V Narasimha Rao. "A great man. We respect him," continued Muivah. "He alone has
recognised that the problem can be solved thorugh political means"
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