Imphal, October 24: Former finance in-charge of the armed Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA) DT Haokip, dismissing his parent organisation labelling him as 'deserter' reasoned that tribalism/clan lineage within the KRA organisation constrained him to shift loyalty to the NSCN (IM) fold.

Moreover, effort for promoting the KRA/Kuki cause and its interest on his part is unquestionable, DT Haokip affirmed.

further contending that he joined the NSCN (IM) as the Naga rebel group and the KRA share common principle and ideology, besides alleging that his parent outfit had been conspiring to belittle contribution of the Haokip community, DT Haokip opined that his change of allegiance stand to benefit and strengthen the KRA organisation in the long run while appealing to his former colleagues not to be disheartened or project him otherwise.

He also cautioned that any action that would strain relationship between the NSCN (IM) and KRA would be detrimental to interest of both the entities.

Ridiculing charges of the KRA's information and publicity in-charge Th Misao that he (Haokip) worked for the UNLF and KNF (MC) in any manner, DT Haokip also cited no less than three attempts by KRA activists to eliminate him and his family as another compelling factor for his decision to seek patronage and safety of the NSCN (IM) haven.

Conveying gratitude to the NSCN (IM) leaderships for accepting him after due scrutiny of his activities, DT Haokip expressed strong expectation and satisfaction his dissociation from KRA would only strengthen the latter outfit in all aspects.

Maintaining that his association with the NSCN (IM) would be an added elixir to aspirations of the Kukis, he asserted that his vision is for development of the KRA and Kuki community and that under no circumstance should he be viewed as detrimental to interest of the Kukis.

Clarifying on charges of misusing crores of rupees from the KRA exchequer, Haokip claimed he had already handed over documents related to financial or materials to his parent organisation prior to joining NSCN (IM).

Claiming that all documents related to financial and administrative activities had been handed over to the KRA leaderships, he expressed willingness to sort out any misgivings while demanding that KRA leaderships detail expenditures and utilisation account of the expended funds.

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