Dimapur, Dec 31: NSCN-IM general secretary Th. Muivah has expressed his “profound sorrow” over the passing of former U.S. president Jimmy Carter. Muivah said Jimmy was a distinguished leader who held deep respect for the rights of the Naga people and closely followed the progress of the Indo-Naga dialogue for many years. “He envisioned a secure and honourable future for the Nagas,” Muivah added.
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Demonstrating his (Jimmy) unwavering interest and support, following the signing of the Amsterdam Joint Communique on July 11, 2002, “President Carter wrote a letter to the then Prime Minister of India, Dr. Manmohan Singh, on June 18, 2005”, said Muivah. In this letter, Jimmy Carter commended Dr. Singh’s wise and courageous leadership in advancing the Naga political issue towards a peaceful and lasting solution that would ensure the rights of the Naga people while maintaining India’s security, the NSCN-IM leader mentioned in his condolence message.
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The NSCN-IM leader then said that, with Jimmy’s passing, the Nagas had lost a great friend who deeply understood their rights. “His legacy will continue to inspire and encourage the Naga political struggle, reaffirming their commitment to defend their God-given rights as a people and as a nation,” Muivah stated.
“On behalf of the NSCN and the Naga people, I extend our heartfelt prayers for the eternal peace of Jimmy Carter’s soul,” Muivah added.
(Newmai News Network)
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