Mokokchung, June 28 (MExN): NSCN/GPRN General Secretary Th Muivah today arrived in Mokokchung today from Wokha on his mission on the theme “strengthening the peace process”. The apex Ao organization, Ao Senden, organized a civic reception in the town hall of Mokokchung. The reception was attended by nearly two thousand village leaders from the six Ao ranges, town ward members, concerned citizens’ forum, Ao Kaketshir Mungdang and many others.
Muivah arrived at 11:30 and was accorded a warm welcome by the Ao people. The Ao Senden’s president Lendinoktang while welcoming the “ato kilonser” Th Muivah, stated that the Ao have already given their mandate during the consultative meeting held at Camp Hebron in 2004. He said that the mandate was given by the Ao people to uphold the Naga political issue, to negotiate with the Government of India at the highest level without preconditions and in a third country.
Talking about reconciliation, Lendinoktang said that ‘reconciliation needs not be an enforced one; it has to come from within’. “The Nagas have been struggling too long without finding a final settlement. We sincerely hope and pray that an honorable and acceptable settlement is arrived at the earliest possible without further delay this is our longing and desire.”
Terming the visit of Muivah in the “Ao country” as historic, the Ao Senden president further said that the Ao community will continue to extend fullest support to the peace process and pray for the good health of the NSCN general secretary.
Speaking at the civic reception Muivah gave a two and half-hour speech dwelling on different topics from the times of the NNC, the peace process, and the role of the Ao people in the Naga political movement, the 16-Point Agreement, and integration of Naga homeland and solution of the Naga political problem.
Speaking specifically about reconciliation, Muivah narrated how the NSCN/GPRN ‘first initiated’ the reconciliation process through its chairman Isak Chishi Swu ‘after three days of fasting and prayer’ at Hebron in the year 2007. He said that reconciliation have to be based on ‘Jehova’s will” and that forgiveness have to be there; but he said that reconciliation should also be based on the ‘historical facts of Naga history’. Saying that the people need to be very serious about reconciliation, Muivah said that if there are some people who are trying to take advantage of the reconciliation process; then “we are very sorry”.
In this regard, he urged the Ao people to understand the ‘reality of the situation’ and play an active role. “The role you have to play is very important and decisive,” said Muivah, “Let us take the correct decision so that our nation will be saved.” Asking the people to take reconciliation process very seriously, Muivah said that if reconciliation is mishandled, it will be beyond repair. He asked the Ao people to teach and guide others, and to play their role.
“Please play your role, don’t be silent...collect historical facts...that is your role. I think you have a big historical significance now,” said Muivah. Steering committee member of the organization Q Tuccu also spoke at the programme. Muivah and his entourage will be staying in Mokokchung village during their stay in Mokokchung. The Ao Senden expressed deep gratitude to Mokokchung villagers for taking the responsibility of hosting the visiting NSCN leaders. During his stay at Mokokchung village, Muivah is expected to meet a cross section of the Ao society.
