DIMAPUR, OCTOBER 9 (MExN): The Forum for Naga Reconciliation (FNR) has stated that in pursuance of the Naga people’s desire for Naga Reconciliation: A Journey of Common Hope and in the aftermath of the signing of the Naga Concordant, the Forum for Naga Reconciliation held its Fifth Consultation with leaders and representatives of Naga Hoho, tribe hohos, women organizations, NBCC, Catholic Association of Nagaland, Fellowship of Naga Baptist Association (FNBP), Dimapur Naga Council, senior citizens of Kohima and Mokokchung, Naga Students Federation, United Naga Council, human rights activists and other members of the civil society on October 8, 2011 at Hotel Saramati, Dimapur, to brief them about the latest state of the reconciliation process.
All Naga political groups ‘urged and encouraged’ to respond to peoples call for Naga reconciliation
During the interactive consultation, members of FNR informed the representatives of the various stages concerning the recent developments and “contemplated together on aspects of the foreseeable future”. It was also a time where doubts were clarified and common understanding was strengthened. The leaders of the various Naga organizations shared their honest opinions and made concrete suggestions on how to strengthen the reconciliation process, while encouraging the FNR to “stay on its course”.
At the end of this fifth consultative meet, the FNR and the Naga tribe organizations and civil society came to an understanding to agree on five points. As such it was resolved that reconciliation among the Nagas is a necessity in our times. All Naga political groups have therefore been urged and encouraged to respond to the Naga peoples call for reconciliation on the basis of the Naga political and historical rights.
The October 8 consultation also resolved that realizing the present political reality in which a number of Naga political groups exist; it was the “logical expression” of the people to have one comprehensive “Naga National Government” to represent the Naga aspiration. “Therefore we acknowledge and support the decision made on August 26, 2011, to form one Naga National Government in principle and we endorse that the resolution becomes a reality at the earliest”, stated the resolution.
Further it was resolved that “no solution concerning the Naga political rights should be imposed upon the people” and that “any solution should reflect the political will of the people”. Hence any solution should be consistent with the uniqueness of Naga history - the historical and political rights; without compromising the Naga people’s sovereignty.
The meeting also resolved that the Naga public was deeply concerned with the degenerating values and the increasing criminalization of the society. It therefore urged the Naga political groups, “through appropriate coordination with the concerned parties”, to demonstrate their commitment to effectively check and act against the rising crime, which is detrimental to public peace.
Lastly it resolved that the Naga Reconciliation process should be empowered and strengthened by focusing on the commonalities of the Nagas and not on the differences. “At this juncture of our Naga history, we recognize that the Reconciliation process is the best means forward, towards a shared Naga future and hence, we endorse the FNR to carry on the assigned task”.
All Naga political groups ‘urged and encouraged’ to respond to peoples call for Naga reconciliation
During the interactive consultation, members of FNR informed the representatives of the various stages concerning the recent developments and “contemplated together on aspects of the foreseeable future”. It was also a time where doubts were clarified and common understanding was strengthened. The leaders of the various Naga organizations shared their honest opinions and made concrete suggestions on how to strengthen the reconciliation process, while encouraging the FNR to “stay on its course”.
At the end of this fifth consultative meet, the FNR and the Naga tribe organizations and civil society came to an understanding to agree on five points. As such it was resolved that reconciliation among the Nagas is a necessity in our times. All Naga political groups have therefore been urged and encouraged to respond to the Naga peoples call for reconciliation on the basis of the Naga political and historical rights.
The October 8 consultation also resolved that realizing the present political reality in which a number of Naga political groups exist; it was the “logical expression” of the people to have one comprehensive “Naga National Government” to represent the Naga aspiration. “Therefore we acknowledge and support the decision made on August 26, 2011, to form one Naga National Government in principle and we endorse that the resolution becomes a reality at the earliest”, stated the resolution.
Further it was resolved that “no solution concerning the Naga political rights should be imposed upon the people” and that “any solution should reflect the political will of the people”. Hence any solution should be consistent with the uniqueness of Naga history - the historical and political rights; without compromising the Naga people’s sovereignty.
The meeting also resolved that the Naga public was deeply concerned with the degenerating values and the increasing criminalization of the society. It therefore urged the Naga political groups, “through appropriate coordination with the concerned parties”, to demonstrate their commitment to effectively check and act against the rising crime, which is detrimental to public peace.
Lastly it resolved that the Naga Reconciliation process should be empowered and strengthened by focusing on the commonalities of the Nagas and not on the differences. “At this juncture of our Naga history, we recognize that the Reconciliation process is the best means forward, towards a shared Naga future and hence, we endorse the FNR to carry on the assigned task”.
