Chedema | September 6 : The 48th Indo-Naga Cease-fire day was observed this morning at Chedema Peace Camp where L. Kaiso, secretary, Naga National Council and Rev Dr. VK Nuh spoke on the occasion. Speaking on the occasion, Kaiso appealed to the churches, its leaders and every Naga in general to pursue and safeguard the Naga nation; as enumerated by the Naga National Council (NNC) from the days of the former NNC president, AZ Phizo even before India attained its independence.
Kaiso said that Indo-Naga ceasefire day is a historic event, where the members of Nagaland Peace Mission and dedicated church leaders has brought about through heavy Indian Military troop movements between the Government of India and the Federal Government of Nagaland, after long toiled or sweat and involving high security.
Kaiso stated that as a result of the Indo-Naga Ceasefire the representatives of the two governments of India and Nagaland had peace talks on September 23, 1973 first at Chedema Peace Hall, Chedema village, Angami Region after which several peace talks continued and later peace talks were raised to Prime Minister level; late Indira Gandhi, the prime minister of India and Naga delegates led by Ato Kilonser; late Gughato Sukhai in New Delhi. In the 6th round of peace talks in Delhi the two prime ministers, India and Nagaland happened to come to a deadlock in October 1967.
However, the government of India unilaterally abrogated the Indo-Naga Cease-fire in August 1972 in violation of its own commitment.
Kaiso also stated that instead of stepping up to strengthen peace and normalcy it seems that a few anti-Naga elements and enemy agents attempt again and again to annul peaceful atmosphere in some regions of Nagaland, adding that “ And such kind of attitude or intent should not have been encouraged.”
Rev. Dr. V.K. Nuh in his speech said September 6 is observed as Thanksgiving Day, adding that it has been observed and remembered as Thanksgiving Day “because God has shown His great mercy and love towards to Naga people.”
Rev. Dr. Nuh saluted all those who sacrificed their lives for the nation. “The blood of all those brave men that is very dear to us has been shed in defending the nation from the spot on which they stood and fell.”
He said that the cry for our people is louder and louder everyday because their hunger and thirst for peace is immense. “We are all aware that peace is a costly affair. We cannot get peace unless we are prepared to pay the cost, our life in exchange of peace. It demands time, money, lives, labor, tears to them who believe in peace,” he said adding that it is a thankless job but there is nothing outside the command of our Lord Jesus.
In this, he felt that church should be fully armed with the spiritual weapon of love and mutual concern and be ready for any eventualities.
From the personal point of view, he said, peace is recognition of others rights. “They try to seek gains at the expense of their friends or they try to get comfort at the cost of other’s seat. When we share with others in recognition of their rights to have an equal living standard other will be no conflict with others.”
Rev. Dr. Nuh also stated that there can be no ends to malignity unless man learns to treat men as his brothers and sister. “Revenge is not the answer to Naga problem. I repeat revenge is not the answer to Naga answer. Forgive and forget is Christ like and his the only answer to our quest.”
He also stated that peace is truthful in our dealings with those whom we differ, adding “Peace cannot enforce authoritatively by any power. If we really seek peace, we must learn what justice is. When justice is attained, peace always prevails.”
Kaiso said that Indo-Naga ceasefire day is a historic event, where the members of Nagaland Peace Mission and dedicated church leaders has brought about through heavy Indian Military troop movements between the Government of India and the Federal Government of Nagaland, after long toiled or sweat and involving high security.
Kaiso stated that as a result of the Indo-Naga Ceasefire the representatives of the two governments of India and Nagaland had peace talks on September 23, 1973 first at Chedema Peace Hall, Chedema village, Angami Region after which several peace talks continued and later peace talks were raised to Prime Minister level; late Indira Gandhi, the prime minister of India and Naga delegates led by Ato Kilonser; late Gughato Sukhai in New Delhi. In the 6th round of peace talks in Delhi the two prime ministers, India and Nagaland happened to come to a deadlock in October 1967.
However, the government of India unilaterally abrogated the Indo-Naga Cease-fire in August 1972 in violation of its own commitment.
Kaiso also stated that instead of stepping up to strengthen peace and normalcy it seems that a few anti-Naga elements and enemy agents attempt again and again to annul peaceful atmosphere in some regions of Nagaland, adding that “ And such kind of attitude or intent should not have been encouraged.”
Rev. Dr. V.K. Nuh in his speech said September 6 is observed as Thanksgiving Day, adding that it has been observed and remembered as Thanksgiving Day “because God has shown His great mercy and love towards to Naga people.”
Rev. Dr. Nuh saluted all those who sacrificed their lives for the nation. “The blood of all those brave men that is very dear to us has been shed in defending the nation from the spot on which they stood and fell.”
He said that the cry for our people is louder and louder everyday because their hunger and thirst for peace is immense. “We are all aware that peace is a costly affair. We cannot get peace unless we are prepared to pay the cost, our life in exchange of peace. It demands time, money, lives, labor, tears to them who believe in peace,” he said adding that it is a thankless job but there is nothing outside the command of our Lord Jesus.
In this, he felt that church should be fully armed with the spiritual weapon of love and mutual concern and be ready for any eventualities.
From the personal point of view, he said, peace is recognition of others rights. “They try to seek gains at the expense of their friends or they try to get comfort at the cost of other’s seat. When we share with others in recognition of their rights to have an equal living standard other will be no conflict with others.”
Rev. Dr. Nuh also stated that there can be no ends to malignity unless man learns to treat men as his brothers and sister. “Revenge is not the answer to Naga problem. I repeat revenge is not the answer to Naga answer. Forgive and forget is Christ like and his the only answer to our quest.”
He also stated that peace is truthful in our dealings with those whom we differ, adding “Peace cannot enforce authoritatively by any power. If we really seek peace, we must learn what justice is. When justice is attained, peace always prevails.”
