Sano Meru
September 12
KIDIMA (MExN): The two-decade old confrontation over differences arising out of the usage of— Kedima and Kidima— by the villagers was resolved today with the villagers unanimously deciding to use their village name as Kidima for all purposes.
The village had earlier been approaching various authorities such as Japfuphikhi Angami Public Organization (JAPO), Deputy Commissioner’s Court, Kohima, Gauhati High Court, Kohima bench and Angami Public Organization (APO) to resolve the issue.
Moreover, with division arising out of the contentious issue, the village was unable to form any Village Council or Village Developmental Board (VDB) and was unable to avail any assistance for the development of the village.
Finally, the matter was handed over to the Tenyimi Central Union (TCU) in February 2005 and as a result TCU managed to sort the differences after seven months of deliberation with the village elders.
Bestowing blessing on the village during the formal declaration, Z M Sekhose, President Tenyimi Central Union (TCU) remarked that those who forgive are winners and expressed hope that the future generation of villagers would not only bring laurels to the Angami community but to the Nagas as a whole. He also assured that the union would request the State Government to extend developmental activities to the village, which it could not avail of during the period of confrontation.
Speaking on the occasion, APO President, Mhiesizokho Zinyü hoped that the unity of the village would help in further strengthening the APO. He also praised the TCU for uniting the village on the contentious issue.
Former TCU president, WC Krome, TCU jury member Satuo Kuotsu and representative of the village also spoke on the occasion.
Later, the oldest man of the village formally read out the declaration to use Kidima for all purposes in front of the gathering.
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