Kohima, Feb 1 (MExN): While welcoming the ceasefire extension between the GoI and NSCN (IM), the Nagaland Baptist Church Council (NBCC) has expressed unhappiness over the outcome of the peace talks during the entire nine-year period of ceasefire. “We are disappointed that the doctrine of bloodshed has overshadowed the people’s high expectations from the ceasefire”, stated Rev. L. Kari Longchar in a press release. He further rued that ceasefire period should be a ‘means to the end, not an end in itself’.
Cautioning that misuse and wastage of ceasefire would bring regret to both India and Nagas, the NBCC has appealed to the GoI to be serious and not to take the present opportunity for granted. It also appealed to the NSCN (IM) to be broadminded and realistic and not to overestimate its advantages.
The Church Council further questioned the NSCN (K), NNC and FGN to propose to any decision, if they have something better, for an honorable settlement at this crucial stage. It further directed the three groups to approach beyond criticism in upholding their legitimate positions which the public understand. NBCC asked the Nagas to questioned ourselves on meeting the required support to our leaders as they search for a settlement that will be right for us.
