Chizoko Vero
Phek | April 29
The 7th Chakhesang-Sumi brotherhood meet 2016 took place here today at Phek town hall and resolved five point resolutions.
Among others, the meet between the two communities asserted that “our brotherhood is God’s given right and we shall strive to strengthen our relationship and moves on to higher levels with other tribes.”
MLA Kuzholiizo (Azo) Nienu maintained that the main purpose and logic behind the brotherhood meet is to strengthen friendship and brotherhood and to work together for the greater interest of the Nagas as a whole. “We should be brothers in letter and spirit and stand up for each other in times of adversity,” he said.
Parliamentary Secretary for Higher & Technical Education, Deo Nukhu called upon both Chakhesangs and Sumis to support one another and move forward in every aspect of life.
He also stressed on the need to strengthen the bond of brotherhood and unity among the Nagas as a whole.
MLA G. Kaito Aye called upon both the community not to voice out what is not good for the people. He said the spirit of brotherhood between the two tribes should be practical, and should extend to every nook and corner of the state. Sumi Hoho president, Toniho Yepthomi said “Sumis and Chakhesangs are not just brothers by choice but we are brothers by blood.”
“Dear brothers, let us forgive each other if there are any excesses committed against each other. In all walk-of-life, let our youth unite, let our church unite, let our politicians unite. Let us not hesitate to extend our brotherly shoulder to one another in times of need. Let us be emotionally and culturally integrated. As brothers, in good times and in bad times, let us keep the strings of attachment and pass it on our good ties of relationship to our younger generation,” he said.
Chakhesang Public Organization (CPO) president, Kekhwengulo Lea recalled how 20 years back, the Sumi Alakishi along with Sumi Hoho through “divine guidance of Almighty God” reached out the message of brotherhood to the Chakhesang people at the time when all the Chakhesang leaders from different walks of life were having prayer service under the aegis of Shisha Hoho at Phek town on September 9, 1995.
“Since then, we have observed the brotherhood meet in different places. Today, we are all here once again gathered here to keep historic event alive to strengthen the tide of brotherhood,” Lea said.
The CPO president also added, “We are brothers not by choice but by blood which our elders have accepted. History revealed that we are patriotic, hard working and straight forward. Let us not forget the legacy that has been passed down to our generation. Let us sincerely commit the right perspective to the coming generation too.”
Cultural exhibition, discussion hour also marked the Brotherhood meet.
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