Dimapur, May 18 (MExN): Regarding the position of the NSCN-K on unification and ‘sovereignty’ addressed to the NSCN-IM, the church cannot say whether a settlement should be ‘sovereignty’ or something less “in whatever expression” but only the underground groups can make this decision, says the Nagaland Baptist Church Council (NBCC). It, however, reminded that the ultimate beneficiaries, or the victims, of any eventual settlement would be the people.
A release from Rev. Kari Longchar, NBCC’s director of Peace Affairs stated the pronouncement is a significant opening for dialogue that can lead to removing misunderstanding at this crucial stage. “The church cannot say whether a settlement should be sovereignty or something less in whatever expression” the church said with the acknowledgement that only the groups who have fought can make this decision.
If the leaders of the groups will take the “risk” to be transparent with one another, “throwing lesser agendas to the winds,” then the public understand the difficulties and compulsions faced by the leaders, it was stated.
However, the NBCC stated, the options for all the groups are the same but very limited. “But if the groups can come together to a mutual understanding at this time, what seems to be limited will prove to be the right plan of for the Nagas. The people, the ultimate beneficiaries or the victims of an eventual settlement are deeply anxious that the leaders will show statesmanship. NBCC is ready to extend practical help” it added.
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