Dimapur, Oct 28 (MExN): Nagaland Governor Shyamal Datta today said that the turmoil in Zunheboto town is a result of “impoverished thinking” and the violence would have ceased ‘long ago’ had “we been honest to ourselves”.
“Factional clashes and killings are the functions of impoverished thinking. Without a positive mind no society would progress” Governor Datta said addressing the reunion gathering of Shalom Rehabilitation Center at 7th Mile, Dimapur. Referring to the Zunheboto situation he said “I do not know why we are fighting our own brothers. Why are we fighting against each other? Is it politics? The politics of violence has no place in this world. Politics thrive on people’s support. People don’t want violence. They (the NSCNs) are not cross-border enemies or foreign elements but our own brothers. Brothers are fighting against brothers”.
Referring to a recovering addict’s testimony earlier in the programme that “I have to be honest to myself” to face realities of life, Governor Datta urged that this mindset and conviction be acknowledged.
“We have to be honest with ourselves. The situation in Zunheboto would have ceased long back if we had been honest to ourselves. People don’t want violence. We have lost generations. If we had the grace to respect and forgive, so many lives would not have been lost” he reminded.
‘Shalom Reunion 2006’, a gathering for past and present recovering drug addicts was attended by guest of honor Most Rev Jose Mukala, Bishop of Kohima, UNODC project Officer Dr Joyce Angami Prodigals’ Home Director K Ela and Kripa Foundation Director Dr P Ngullie besides well-wishers and citizens of Chumukedima and around. Earlier five separate interactive sessions were held. Among the highlights included testimonies by recovering drug addicts Jaydeep Sharma and Wati, musical performances and others.
