Government of the People’s Republic of Nagaland or GPRN/NSCN-Unification’s National Assembly rejects the “unconstitutional impeachment” of its leader N Kitovi Zhimomi and backs him as the “Ato Kilonser”.
By Imna Longchar, TFM Nagaland Correspondent
With certainty the “dawn of new journey” for a permanent Naga political solution is being awaited by the Nagas”, says Convenor of the working committee, Naga National Political Groups (NNPGs) N Kitovi Zhimomi. He was speaking during the GPRN/NSCN-Unification’s National Assembly session held on Tuesday (May 28) at Model Village, 5th Mile, Chumoukedima.
N Kitovi Zhimomi also rubbished allegations of floating a new NSCN group and clarified that he was not impeached as claimed by some “vested interests” who were trying to cover-up their corrupt practices. He pointed out that “dictatorialism” was still prevailing under someone who had controlled the business in the commercial hub of the state, Dimapur, through different means. He also assured that the erstwhile Khehoi designated camp of the GPRN/NSCN (Unification) will be occupied soon.
The GPRN/NSCN leader warned that the government of India should desist from playing the tactics of creating divisions within Naga groups and it should not be “hypnotized” by the ploy of others. On illegal taxation, Kitovi said one of his main objectives is to thwart rampant illegal collections in the heart of the commercial hub of Nagaland, Dimapur. On the occasion, N Kitovi Zhimomi was unanimously elected as “Ato Kilonser” of the GPRN/NSCN (Unification).
N Kitovi Zhimomi recalled his earlier days of joining the Naga “National Movement” in the late 1980s and his contributions towards the movement. In the 38 years, he said he had witnessed many “factional clashes” within the Nagas. Kitovi added now that many regional groups have “reaffirmed support” and these include GPRN/NSCN Konyak Region, Union Territory, Sumi Region, Chang Region, Khiamniungan Region, Kuki Affairs, Lotha Region, Angami Region, Yimkhiung Region, Ao Region, and Phom Region.
The National Assembly also adopted a two-point resolution:
“1.The August House comprising of Advisors to collective leadership, NPAC, Council of Kionsers, Naga Army top brass and all rank and files, Union Territory, Secretariat staff, and all regional authorities of GPRN/NSCN unanimously denounce the April 21, 2024, meeting resolution by few vested interest members wherein our Hon’ble Ato Kilonser, N Kitovi Zhimomi was unconstitutionally impeached.
Therefore, the house fully rejects the 21st April 2024 resolution on this day, the 28th of May 2024, and declare it null and void and stand firm on the 31st October 2022 wherein Mr N Kitovi Zhimomi, Ato Kilonser, was unanimously elected for another tenure (6 years) upto 31st October 2028.
2. The House reaffirm its stand in full support under the dynamic Collective Leadership of Maj (Retd) RM Lotha, His Excellency, the President, GPRP/NSCN, Mr Chennyem Konyak, vice-president, GPRN/NSCN, Jungshiwati Ao, Deputy Ato Kilonser, GPRN/NSCN, to lead the government in bringing Honourable, Acceptable, and Enduring solution to the vexed Indo-Naga political problem.”
The resolution was supported by GPRN/NSCN Konyak Region, Union Territory, Sumi Region, Chang Region, Khiamniungan Region, Kuki Affairs, Lotha Region, Angami Region, Yimkhiung Region, Ao Region, Phom Region, Col Hokivi, Naga Army (GPRN/NSCN), Col Nyamnyei, president, guard commander, (GPRN/NSCN). Election of the collective leadership for the posts of president, vice-president, Ato Kilonser, deputy Ato Kilonser, GPRN/NSCN, was conducted by Protem speaker of the assembly Hukavi Yepthomi.
Declaration of C-in-C, Naga Army, and deputy C-in-C, Naga Army, was presided over by Maj (retd) RM Lotha, while a prayer of blessings was conducted by Chaplin, Living Prayer Centre, Kughazhe Assumi, while adoption of resolution was read out by Hukavi Yepthomi, ACI, attached to PMO, GPRN/NSCN.