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NSCN (IM) leaders retract remarks on SC Jamir

Overview

Senior leaders of the NSCN (IM), including Ato Kilonser, VS Atem, and Rh. Raising, issued a joint declaration retracting remarks made on September 16 regarding the authority of former Nagaland Chief Minister Dr. SC Jamir. The original comments had questioned Jamir’s mandate to discuss the Naga political issue following his meeting with RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat.

The retraction followed a 15-day ultimatum from the Ao Senden, the apex body of the Ao Naga tribe, which had condemned the previous statements as “disparaging.” The Ao Senden had specifically demanded that the responsible leaders personally retract their comments rather than issuing a general expression of regret.

Following a meeting between the Ao Senden and an NSCN-IM delegation on October 3, the Ao Senden announced on October 7 that it had accepted the signed declaration. While the incident does not resolve the broader Naga political struggle regarding a separate flag and constitution, observers noted the retraction as a rare instance of political accountability within the movement.

Entities

Ao Senden · NSCN-IM · NSCN (IM) · VS Atem · S. C. Jamir

Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Naga leaders retract remarks following Ao Senden ultimatum

    Naga leaders Lt. Gen. V. S. Atem and Rh. Raising have retracted controversial remarks regarding Dr. S. C. Jamir following an ultimatum from the Ao Senden.

  2. [POLITICS] 5 sources
    NSCN (IM) leaders retract remarks regarding SC Jamir

    NSCN (IM) leaders Ato Kilonser and VS Atem have retracted remarks questioning former Nagaland CM SC Jamir’s authority on the Naga political issue following a warning from the Ao Senden.

Sources

assamtribune.com · disabledperson.com · morungexpress.com · newindianexpress.com · ukhrultimes.com