North East imbroglio fleeting opportunity

Khaplang Uncle or Baba is now no more. Some of us had the privilege and opportunity to speak to him, as at one time, he was our ally and while engaging with him, it was difficult to hold back the proverbial Stockholm syndrome. The last one year, has seen demise of two doyens of Naga insurgency, Khaplang and Issac Chisi Swu, both of whom are now in the eternal world. This vacuum, combined with the frail health of 83-year-old Thuingleng Muivah sets the stage for advent of a new generation of rebel leaders who hold the key to the future of the Naga peace process, which has a decisive influence on the ’Act East’ policy.

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Khaplang Uncle or Baba is now no more. Some of us had the privilege and opportunity to speak to him, as at one time, he was our ally and while engaging with him, it was difficult to hold back the proverbial Stockholm syndrome. The last one year, has seen demise of two doyens of Naga insurgency, Khaplang and Issac Chisi Swu, both of whom are now in the eternal world. This vacuum, combined with the frail health of 83-year-old Thuingleng Muivah sets the stage for advent of a new generation of rebel leaders who hold the key to the future of the Naga peace process, which has a decisive influence on the ’Act East’ policy.

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Peace in post-Khaplang North-East

With the passing away of Shangwang Shangyung Khaplang, in Nagaland the baton now passes on to a new generation of rebel leaders. For the first time, the control of the NSCN-K is with an indigenous Konyak. Elders like TH Muivah, the last of the old trib…

With the passing away of Shangwang Shangyung Khaplang, in Nagaland the baton now passes on to a new generation of rebel leaders. For the first time, the control of the NSCN-K is with an indigenous Konyak. Elders like TH Muivah, the last of the old tribe, can help to leave a legacy of reconciliation for future generations.

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