Dimapur, Jan 22 (MExN): Taking a cue from the recent proclamations of NSCN-IM Chairman Isak Chishi Swu and NSCN-K Ato Kilonser N Kitovi Zhimomi for peace the Naga civil society today called for a reinvigorated common understanding of the Nagas’ political aspiration and create an atmosphere of hope, trust and understanding for a common vision and future.
A joint consultative meeting of the Naga Hoho, the Naga Students’ Federation, the Naga Mothers’ Association and the Naga Peoples Movement for Human Rights was held today at Kohima, Hotel Japfü to deliberate and “take stock of the prevailing situation and to further consolidate its role and various responsibilities.”
“While doing so, the members expressed the many difficulties it had undergone in the recent past owing to many factors while categorically taking note on some developments that needed mention in order to take our people forward. Towards this endeavor, the meeting acknowledged the recent proclamation of the Yaruiwo of the GPRN, Isak Chishi Swu on January 13, 2007 which states ‘Let reconciliation, forgiveness and compassion ring all over Nagalim’ and the subsequent announcement of the GPRN Ato Kilonser, N. Kitovi Zhimomi, calling for collective wisdom, saying ‘we must renew our aspects in all walks of life to integrate the restricted boundary to the zenith of rationale living’ with deep appreciation” said a joint statement from Naga Hoho President I Bendang Jamir, NMA President Khesheli Chishi, NSF President Phushika Aomi and NPMHR Executive member Dr. N Venous.
The organizations, taking a cue from the political necessities as indicated by “our topmost national leaders”, also implored Nagas to re-invigorate common understanding of their political aspiration, based on the foundation of their unquestionable political history laid by the pioneers of freedom struggle, and create an atmosphere of hope, trust and understanding for a common vision and future. “If we can together say, ‘if God be with us, who can be against us’, let us bury the painful past of mistrust and misgivings and help the present Naga up-coming generation grow and develop according to their geniuses in all fairness, so that posterity remembers the present-day leadership with gratefulness and their children blessed for their wisdom” the joint statement appealed.
