Kohima: The NNC/FGN, led by Zhopra Vero, slammed Naga politicians this week for historical revisionism. The group claims modern leaders are distorting facts to protect their own careers. They warned the public to watch out for political opportunists. The group stated, "The sacrifices of our forefathers must not be forgotten, nor should the principles for which they struggled be compromised for temporary political gains."
History matters. The NNC/FGN insists that Statehood and Article 371(A) grew from the heavy sacrifices of pioneers, not the work of current officials. They argued that politicians are now hijacking this legacy for cheap wins. The group also pointed to former Governor RN Ravi, claiming he was ousted because he tried to clean up corruption that local leaders preferred to ignore.
The group dismissed the NPF call for unity as a sham. They believe the ongoing political deadlock stems from greed and a lack of real willpower. According to the NNC/FGN, certain parties are now sleeping with the enemy to survive. This behavior exposes their total lack of principles.
Old documents confirm the Naga struggle. The 1929 Simon Commission memorandum and the 1951 Plebiscite prove the people's collective will. The group cited a 1967 statement from Ato Kilonser Kughato Sukhai, who warned, "there cannot be any solution to the Nagaland problem within the framework of the Indian Constitution."
Recent policy deals also drew fire. The group condemned a new oil exploration deal between Nagaland and Assam. They called it reckless. The agreement ignores historically recognized territory and shows a deep ignorance of Naga geography.
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