Dimapur, July 8 (MExN): The Nagaland DBs Association conducted its 1st phase seminar and touring programme on inter-tribal customary laws in Nagaland, at Mon and Longleng Districts on July 28 and July 30 respectively. The team was led by NDBA President, T Siyang Chang and General Secretary Lungrahei Zeliang, in both the Districts.
At Mon District, Deputy Commissioner M Patton, exhorted the DBs to uphold the sanctity of being traditional law interpretors. “Maintain respectable status of our fore-fathers in the customary practices and usages which are degrading at present time and the DBs should bridge-up with the old and the new Naga generations” according to a report issued by General Secretary Lungrahei Herie. Konyak Naga customary laws were highlighted by Thanglong, Ex-MLA and senior citizen. This was followed by a discussion on inter-tribal customary laws.
The NDBA also informed that it met some of the leaders of the NSCN-K faction at Mon District. The association stated it approached the organization's leaders to refrain from fratricidal killings and strive for peace and unity among the Nagas to bring about a viable solution for the ethnic Naga people.
At Longleng District, Deputy Commissioner Wepretso Mero stressed on the importance of DBs in the present Naga society and encouraged them to be sincere and loyal towards the assignments and duties authorized to them, especially on customary laws and usages.
Further, a discourse on Phom Naga customary laws was presented by Henshet Phom, Vice-Principal, Yigli College while Metpong, President of Phom People’s Council stressed on the necessity of customary laws in the Naga society as well as its importance for the days to come. The NDBA officials and other dignitaries also took part in the discussions and deliberations.
The 1st phase programme was successfully concluded with a mass spoken prayer. The 2nd phase of the seminar and touring programme of the NDBA will be covering four Districts i.e., Dimapur, Peren, Kohima and Phek respectively.
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