The historical facts of Nagaland were created by the leadership of Late A.Z Phizo like- Naga Plebiscite followed by another event of non-participation of the first Indian General Election and then Naga Delegation meeting with Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation etc. On the other hand, the political aspiration to Naga National Workers which led to armed confrontation with the Government of India, resulted in loss of human lives and destruction of properties.
The Nagaland Church with frequent prayer emerged with the idea of First Ceasefire and three great friends of Nagas like- Late Joy Prakash Narayan, Rev.Michel Scott and B.P. Chalita started the ground work on the first Peace Mission. The mission however hard and difficult was successful and the armed conflict between the Federal Army of Nagaland and the Army of India was suspended and the peace process began with political dialogue without political solution. Unfortunately, the Naga national Workers were badly fractured with one reason or the other which led to killing, kidnapping, abduction and extortion among Naga brothers, Nagas who love their people as brothers and sisters were crying for those unwanted happenings in the country of Nagaland. But who will hear the cry? They need healings. Many techniques and strategy were applied by various organizations like the Naga Churches, Naga Hoho, Tribal Hoho, Students Body, Naga Women Organisation, DB’s and GB’s in all levels. The State Government of Nagaland generously spent huge amount of money for the peace process. But fighting and killing among themselves in towns and villages continued unabated. The Nagas were therefore, on the verge of doomsday by their own hatred, revenge and deed sense of bitterness.
Sick men needs healing and the same are blessed through Forum for Naga Reconciliation (FNR). The wisdom of Forum for Naga Reconciliation is well appreciated and widely admired because of its deep penetration in the minds and hearts of all sensible and right thinking citizens. Firstly, it was a technique and strategy that ensures safety and friendly type of game of football in which different entity, freely participated- handshaking, smiling on their faces and drinking tea/having food together. Brave and respectable women who lost their husband in the factional fighting, distributed flowers to each and every players in the playground. This constructive idea was built up in the minds and hearts of the Naga National Workers. This was followed by the Naga reconciliation meet held in Chiang Mai, Thailand from June 1 to 8, 2009 which resulted in signing of a document ‘Covenant of Reconciliation’ by the NSCN (IM), NSCN (K), GPRN (NSCN), FGN and NNC and the latest by Unification group. This provided a new direction through reconciliation and forgiveness. All positive political forces are seen working to re-unite the fractured national workers of Nagaland through Forum for Naga Reconciliation.
The Nagaland Peace Centre frequently pray and appeal to all entities of the Naga national workers to exercise the gift of patience to the leaders and the architect of Forum for Naga Reconciliation and also we appeal to all citizens of Nagaland who are in spite of sheer poverty, making useful contribution to ensure sustainability to different entities of the Naga national workers to support FNR for their success.
N. Theyo,
Chairman
Lhusi Haralu,
Executive Director
