Ukhrul, Nov 20 NNN : In a seeming response to the movement of the Kuki State Demand Committe (KSDC), the Tangkhul
\nNaga Long (TNL) has said that every community big or small has a traditional boundary which should be respected
\nand reciprocated in turn.<\/p>\n
The Tangkhul Naga Long, however did not mention the KSDC in its communique.<\/p>\n
On Tuesday, after having held a meeting in Ukhrul, the apex body of the Tangkhul community said that the land of
\nthe Nagas is bounded by definite geographical boundaries. The people are governed by a set of laws based on
\nhanded down tradition, culture, customary and usages under time honoured institutions. Land and Nagas are
\ninseparable. They cannot be compromised under any circumstances, as told, the TNL stated.<\/p>\n
The TNL then said a nation big or small, community or village has a traditional boundary. \u201cWe share traditional
\nboundaries with others. They are not the gift of man or kings but God to the Nagas. Wherein is the ancestral
\nhomeland of the Nagas. It is the very obligation of every Nagas to defend and protect them. There is no khasland in
\nthe land of the Nagas\u201d the Tangkhul apex body added.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe may live together with each other by respecting the history of the land. We respect others\u2019 history and also
\nwished the same from others. To live in peace, one should respect others\u2019 history,\u201d the apex Tangkhul body said.<\/p>\n
The Nagas in Manipur are demanding \u2018alternative arrangement\u2019 to the Government of India outside the Government
\nof Manipur, pending Indo Naga final settlement and all should support the pending settlement for the early solution
\nfor national\/regional peace and harmony and the generations to come, the Tangkhul Naga Long stated.<\/p>\n\n