‘Conflict within Naga family most harmful’
Nüzota Swuro and others during introductory session of the 71st general conference of the Chakhesang Students’ Union held on January 21.
71st CSU general conference cum PVSU platinum jubilee celebration underway
Our Correspondent
Kohima | January 21
A three day long 71st general conference of the Chakhesang Students’ Union (CSU) in coinciding with platinum jubilee of Pfutseromi Village Students’ Union (PVSU) got underway today at Pfutseromi village under the theme “Fostering unity in diversity.”
Speaking on the occasion, Swuro today said the conflict within Naga family does more harm than any others that had been done to Naga society. “The conflict between Nagas and the government on demand for total succession or political sovereignty for the past seven decade had completely devastated our economy and progress,” said Swuro.
He asserted that many Naga youths and even the veteran Naga freedom fighters had been massacred because of factional supremacy, for personal gains, for power and leadership. Swuro further asserted that the menace of conflict had rather toughened the spirit not only to survive but to thrive.
The students were told to set goals and pursue while also being realistic, practical and doable.
Swuro also said that Chakhesang are not backward and he asserted that the people are rich in culture and tradition, their economy more stable with the terrace cultivation stating, “The indigenous technology of terrace cultivation is not inferior to any other advanced countries.”
He also told the students to visit their roots stating that the land are rich in biodiversity to which he urged the educated youth to explore into marketing world with the advancement of technology to compete with the rest of the world.
The leader also pitched on the urgency of unity among the society, 'it is bound to have differences and conflict with diversity'. To which he opined that conflict resolution can always be amicably resolve the differences within. “If we want to be great people let us forget our petty differences. Let us realise the beauty of living together,” said Swuro.
He went on to say that social media had created confusion amongst the people, as family, society and even inner conflict.
Swuro further told the gathering to raise awareness and be advocate for the menace of climate change.
Earlier, sharing greetings, Lotha Students’ Union (CSU) president Lipemo M. Tsopoe extended solidarity of brotherhood with the Chakhesang community. He maintained that Nagas are rich in culture and tradition to which he called upon the society to live as one despite the variant community.
Chakhesang Mothers’ Association (CMA) president Zhonelu Tunyi told the students to be God fearing, to use time judiciously, hardworking and not to regret in future. She also lamented that many youngsters are addicted to gadgets that she opined is hampering their future and the society in general and rather asked them to cultivate work culture and also competitive spirit.
The general secretary report for the tenure 2018-20 was also presented by Vetho Vadeo, general secretary CSU.
Meanwhile, Minister for Planning & Coordination, Land Revenue and Parliamentary Affairs Neiba Kronu will be the inaugural guest on January 22 from 9:00 AM onwards.
