RSS chief snubs Greater Nagaland 'dream'

Imphal, April 18: The lofty concept of Greater Nagaland conjured up by the NSCN (IM) is just a ?hollow dream? and will wither away with the passage of time, announced the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) leader KS Sudarshan during the Ekatmala Sammelan function held at Thangmeiband Athletic Union (THAU) ground today. Taking a dig at Christian missionaries Sudarshan claimed that before the advent of Christianity in Manipur all communities live together unitedly. Without mincing a word, he declared, ?It is only when the Nagas came into the fold of Christianity, they demanded independence from the sol of Manipur. The role of the Christian missionaries in fuelling this vision of the Nagas cannot be ruled out.? Citing an example, he alleged that the tribals of Tripura have been threatened at gun point not to worship any idols of Hindu gods. Toning down his speech after a series of charges hurled at the Christian missionaries working in the northeastern region, he said ?The Khasis, Nagas, Meiteis, Kukis and other tribes of the region share the same affinity inspite of differences in the dialects and languages. We should unite against any divisional force and stop hurling charges against each other.? He also did not leave out the politicians in his fiery speech stating that they harp on secularism but their actions turn out to be communal. Earlier, around 700 people including students participated in a rally organized in connection with the sammelan. The rally was flagged from Sagolband Bijoygovinda and converged at THAU ground.