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Everything has been figured out, except how to live — Jean-Paul Sartre Developing nations to get tailormade” advice on climate action
Ronaldo ends Wales’s Euro fairytale with record goal
UNESCO Officer visits Nagaland
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From Nehru to Modi: Jamir’s quest for fulfillment Moa Jamir
Late. Jairam Das Daulatram, the former Union Minister and Governor, Morung Express News as his neighbor under whose apprenFrom mustering courage to disrupt ticeship he became ‘ParliamentarNehru in Parliament to observing a ian’ in a true sense of the word. memorable duel in the United Nation between US and Russia over Cuba to Why India did not join any Bloc The year 1962 was the height of serving as a Governor during Modi’s regime, the eventful political career polarization with the world divided of Dr. Senayangba Chubatoshi Jamir into two blocs - the Western Blocs presents rare insights into the historic lead by the United States and Eastern Bloc led by erstwhile USSR. events in past 5 decades. As a PS to the Prime Minister, Popularly known by the honorific SC Jamir, he was thrust into politics Jamir had ‘unhindered access’ to him. right after his graduation from Alla- “What were the reason that forbade habad University in 1958 and since India from joining any of the two powthen fate conspired with political er blocks (sic),” he remembered askacumen to put him right at the core of ing Nehru once, asserting that India as emerging nation would gain imnational and state politics. Such narratives are recounted mensely by joining either of the two. Calming down an agitated Jamir, vividly in his autobiography, “A Naga’s Quest for Fulfillment,” which was Nehru explained his plan and vision of India saying, “Can India afford to released recently. join the arms race at this juncture? Is infrastructure the need of the hour Into the National Arena One of the signatories to the 16 or mindless spending of limited rePoint Agreement in 1960 that resulted sources on militarization?” Nehru elaborated that if India in the creation of the State of Nagaland as the sixteenth State of India, SC Jamir joins any of the blocs, her foreign polwas a member of the Interim Body of icy would not be free. “India had to Nagaland which bestowed him the chart her own course.” The Non-Aligned Movement distinction of being the first Member of Parliament from the State of Nagaland. (NAM), he writes, arose out of politiThus he was appointed as Parlia- cal as well as the global necessity of mentary Secretary (PS) to the First some nations who were underdevelPrime Minister of India, Pandit Jawa- oped and developing. harlal Nehru, in 1962 giving him the opportunity to observe the unfolding Why India voted for Chinese UNO membership despite 1962 event from close quarters. Panditji’s views on China were simHowever, Jamir admits that he still does not know who suggested his ple and forthright, Jamir recalled. It was name and why; and most important- prudent for India to develop friendly ly, why ‘Panditji’ chose a novice like ties with her powerful neighbor as it would be extremely difficult to protect him – to the privileged position. In the power corridor, initially, her entire boundary at that period. Thus, Nehru enunciated that Jamir said he was clueless about any intellectual and political challenges ‘Panchsheel’ or the Five Principles of Peaceful Co-existence would form the that play out in national politics. Luckily, he had his ‘Godfather’ basis of all future relations with China.
reflections
By Sandemo Ngullie
While Nehru did not have any ulterior motive, I raised an objection to PM’s reply for sidestepping the state government - the legitimate constitutional entity as well as him as an MP from Nagaland, Jamir claimed. A risky and unprecedented action but Nehru saw the logic and he did not suffer any repercussions, Jamir maintained.
Lal Bahadur Shastri’s proposition
Dr. SC Jamir (Morung Photo)
The “furious and unprovoked” 1962 Chinese aggression stunned and infuriated whole of India and debunked Nehru’s lofty slogan of “Hindi-Chini Bhai-Bhai.” Panditji erred in believing that “philosophies could determine a nation’s plan policy and principle,” Jamir said. At this crucial juncture, the issue of Chinese admission into UNO came up at General Assembly. India’s permanent representative to UN, BN Chakravarthy summoned all the Members of delegation together and unanimously decided to vote against Chinese admittance, Jamir recounted. As Political Advisor to the delegation, Jamir told the meeting that Nehru might not agree with their decision. A cable was quickly sent and showing ‘exemplary magnanimity and brave heart’ Nehru directed the member to vote for the resolution, he added.
1962) to deliberate on the issue. Global attention shifted from Indo-China War to an imminent American-Russian showdown, Jamir wrote. Jamir recalled a hot argument between the US and Russian representative – Adlai Stevenson and Valerian Zorin (wrongly attributed as Gromyko in the book) observed with a pin drop silence in the gallery, where the former accused the latter with maps showing alleged location of missiles in Cuba. Maintaining a deadly silence during the long allegation, the Russian curtly replied, “This is not a courtroom for cross-examination,” thus demolishing the arguments by his counterpart. Incidentally, it was also during his UN years when VK Krishna Menon purchased Jamir his first “highquality suit” in New York.
Disrupting Nehru
During one parliament session, an MP from Assam asked whethDuring the same year, 1962 Cuban er Nehru was prepared to meet AZ Missile crisis erupted and the Security Phizo, the then NNC president to Council met at midnight (October 25, which he gave an emphatic, Yes!
An Interesting Duel
sessment. Despite misgiving, Jamir said, Indira proved everyone wrong and showed the “sort of urgency and efficiency that surprised even her opponents and die-hard critics.” He was elected as the Union Deputy Minister for Railways as well as many other portfolios in her ministry. Her biggest political test arose when some senior Congress leaders ganged up under an umbrella known as “Syndicate” and the real test came when Dr. Zakir Hussian died in his office. The Syndicate supported N Sanjeva Reedy while Indira group tacitly support VV Giri, an independent, he wrote. Still undecided, Jamir ‘instinctively’ sought clarification from Indira for whom to vote. Her transformation as a shrewd and seasoned politician was evident when she hinted to support Giri while not categorically endorsing him, Jamir recalled. The official candidate lost and Indira’s position was cemented.
When Nehru died, Congress Party rank and files accepted Lal Bahadur Shastri as his likely successor. Jamir also retained his PS position. During this time, the Chief Minister of Nagaland along with Jamir and others met the Prime Minister for discussing Assam-Nagaland border issue. Listening to their grievances, Shastri said he could not simply force Congress Government in Assam into doing or accepting something but suggested that they take up boundary issue as a part of political talk between Naga ‘underground’ and Government of India. The proposition seemed unrealistic on the surface but perhaps on Homeward bound hindsight, it could have been the best When Jamir lost his Lok Sabha course of action, Jamir said regretting election to A Kevichusa IAS (Retd) that PM did not live to see his propo- for his third term, he was offered the sition through. position as the High Commissioner of Australia but he decided to return The Iron Lady of India The untimely demise of Shastri in to the State. In 1971, Dr. SC Jamir entered state Tashkent put two contenders on fray for Prime Minister position– Moraji politics through a by-election from Desai and Indira Gandhi. During this Mongoya Assembly Constituency time, the Party Chief Whip Satyana- and went on to serve as the Chief rayan Sinha ‘quietly’ told Jamir and D. Minister of Nagaland for five times Ering, the erstwhile NEFA MP to vote till 2003. Later, he served as Governor of for Gandhi. However, guided by our tribal in- Goa and Maharashtra. While many stinct we voted for the male candi- of his UPA appointees were shunted date, Jamir disclosed, which left the out of office after the BJP-led governthen Minister of Parliamentary Af- ment came to power, Jamir, who was fairs scratching his head about the appointed as a Governor of Odisha in shortages of two votes from his as- 2013, continues till date.
Disaster risk reduction is Nagaland law students’ begin sit-in protest every one’s business: TR
Call for for- Nagaland frontrunner in mation of establishing village disaster ‘Legislators management authority ohnny Raungmei, OSD to NSDMA today said that Forum on Nagaland is one of the first states in the country to establish a Village Disaster Management Authority. During five years and 6 months of NSDMA, it respondDisaster’ ed to 15 major disaster incidents across the state.
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4 NSCN (R) cadres killed in Tirap TIRAP, JULY 7 (MExN): Four NSCN (R) cadres were killed and their hideout destroyed in the wee hours of Thursday morning in Tirap District, Arunachal Pradesh. The operation was carried out by Khonsa Battalion of Assam Rifles under DAO Division based on intelligence input of a temporary NSCN (R) camp near Kheti village, about 7 kms from Khonsa, a press release from the AR PRO stated. AR identified the four as captain Jano Tekwa, sergeant major Lombho Pangsa, sergeant Tongbai and corporal Mankhu Wangsa. Two AK 47 rifles and one pistol were recovered. According to the release, the AR battalion had been closely monitoring the activities and movement of the group.
Corrigendum The 8 PILs filed by the Human Rights Law Network (HRLN) which appeared on a report of July 7 issue of The Morung Express are not new PILs but old pending cases filed on November 2015. The inadvertent error is regretted.
Our Correspondent Kohima | July 7
The need to strengthen disaster preparedness in Nagaland with mass involvement of the public and allied departments was stressed at the ongoing two-day workshop on Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) in the context of Climate Change here today. Addressing the workshop, Chief Minister TR Zeliang said the state government has taken several steps to strengthen the states disaster preparedness. He also called upon the legislators of Nagaland to come together to establish a Legislators Forum on Disaster,’ which he said will not only help in creating awareness among the people, but also promote people’s action to ensure that natural hazards do not become disasters. “Let us understand that DRR is about choices, and is everyone’s business,” the Chief Minister said. “DRR plans should also make provisions for the involvement of social organizations, voluntary and community based organizations,” he said adding that especially in a close-knit tribal society like ours, communitybased disaster risk man-
According to Raungmei, NSDMA has touched the pulse of 19, 99, 648 people affected by natural calamity through SDRF. It restored 65 roads and infrastructures damaged by natural calamity and water supply lines. It has also established 24x7 state emergency operation centre and two DEOC. All the eleven districts are connected with emergency communication (SDR supported by NECTAR).
agement can effectively respond to local problems and needs. He cited the instance of how during the recent cyclonic storms that affected a substantial number of districts like Mokokchung, Longleng, Mon, Phek etc, the community response was most commendable, and within a day or two, the people whose houses has been destroyed had it repaired and ready for occupation. He was of the view that Nagaland should also try to incorporate the principles and spirit of the Sendai Framework in its development planning, and in its vision document, namely “Agenda for Sustainable Development Goals 2030,” which is under preparation. The CM also stated that since climate change is greatly contributing to disasters in recent years, there is a need to closely link the DRR plans and climate change adaptation strategies. MP (Lok Sabha) from
Sikkim, PD Rai said disaster affects everybody and therefore the need for better preparation. He also requested the elected representatives to take DRR with seriousness and to move the focus to the grass root level. The MP also felt the need to set up communitybased disasters management agencies. Sustainable Development Forum Nagaland (SDFN) advisor Alemtemshi Jamir, IAS (Retd) stated that disaster is not whether it will happen or not; it is when it will happen. Director General, NECTAR, Sanjiv Nair, gave the remarks from NECTAR. Chief secretary Pankaj Kumar, IAS chaired the inaugural function. The workshop is organized by Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority (NSDMA), Home department in collaboration with SDFN, Integrated Mountain Initiative (IMI) and North East Centre for Technology Application & Research (NECTAR). It will conclude on July 8.
Nagaland law students stage protest in Kohima on July 7. (Morung Photo)
Morung Express News Dimapur/Kohima/Mkg | July 7
The Nagaland Law Students’ Federation (NLSF) today commenced its first phase sit-in-protest demanding setting up of a government law college in the state. The sit-in-protest was held simultaneously in the three law colleges in Kohima, Dimapur and Mokokchung. In Dimapur, the dharna was held at City Law College (CLC) where NLSF general secretary, Khemvu Mekru; principal City Law College, Prof. P Leonard Aier, and others addressed the protestors. The NLSF general secretary said the federation had submitted several representations to the state government for establishing a government law college in Nagaland and to give equal importance to law subject at par with other professional and academic studies. However, till date the government has not given any positive response, thereby depriving students, especially the needy students, who want to pursue legal studies. Khemvu also questioned as to why the state government had
Key DemANDS: • Establish a Government law college • Give equal importance to law subject failed to set up a law college when almost all states in the country have government law colleges. He further questioned how long the state government would continue to make lame excuses of not having funds to establish a law college and even and when the Central government was willing to introduce professional institutions in all states. CLC principal, Leonard Aier, said that Nagaland may be the only state in the country without a government law college even after more than fifty years of statehood. Referring to the three private law colleges in the state, Aier said he felt for the students as the three colleges cannot fully satisfy the law aspiring students due to lack of infrastructure and resources. “The state government has failed not because of lack of fund but due to lack of will,” the CLC principal said and added that Nagaland has the capability to produce best lawyers who
can represent the state or other in other courts including the Supreme Court. President, Dimapur Naga Students’ Union (DNSU), Sungkem, who also expressed solidarity to the protestors, said the DNSU would always support any cause, which is for the good of society, especially the cause of the students and assured to take up the matter with NSF, Naga Council Dimapur and others to fulfill the demand of the law students. In Mokokchung district, the sit-in protest was organized by the Mokokchung Law College Students’ Union (MLCSU) under the aegis of the NLSF at Town Hall, Mokokchung. Officials of the Ao Students’ Conference (AKM) also joined the protest as a mark of solidarity towards the ‘just’ demand of the law students in the state. Asserting that law students deserve equal opportunity and privileges, MLCSU president, C Talimoa pointed out that the state
government has no plausible justification for its negligence and denial of rights towards the law students. NLSF deputy speaker, Nungshimeren said, “This is the first phase of the agitation. If the government fails to respond to our demands, the Federation will resort to other means of agitation.” AKM assistant general secretary, Shilu Ao disclosed that the Mokokchung Law College was established after a resolution adopted by the AKM and with contribution from every household in the Ao society. “As such, if the Ao students’ could feel the need for a law college some thirty years ago, it is a wonder why the state government is failing to establish a Government Law college in the state even now,” the AKM assistant general secretary stated. In Kohima, the Kohima Law College Students’ Union (KLCSU) staged dharna at its college premises near Raj Bhavan road. Some of the placards at the dharna reads, “Give chance to study law to the rich and the poor alike,” “Study “Law” you will never dare to be corrupt,” “We want government law college with proper facilities,” Don’t discriminate law students,” etc. According to NLSF, the protest is to pressure the state government to set up government law colleges and to give equal importance to the subject of law in par with other professional studies in the state. It asserted that the absence of such a college has caused inconvenience to law students and at the same time making it hard for the poorer section of the state to take up law studies as a subject matter.