Dimapur, September 27 (MExN): The Naga Mothers Association (NMA) has welcomed the initiative of Forum for Naga Reconciliation (FNR) in bringing the NSCN (IM) and the NNPGs to a better understanding and reconciliation through the commitment towards peace in the September Joint Concordant which has been signed.
“The Naga Mothers have since long reiterated our stand for an Inclusive Peace, and we support the Joint Concordant as another milestone towards bringing peace into our land,” the association stated in a press release.
NMA has also appealed to all to ‘give them space to stand by their commitments, without making unsavoury insinuations about our brothers, in the spirit of forgiveness. Ours is a complex society, with a history of violence, pain and hurts, inflicted upon each other.’ “As mothers, we call for forgiveness, restraint and reconciliation and urge the negotiators to remember the younger generation that awaits this era of peace,” NMA stated.
It also urged the Government of India to respect and honour the sacrifices of thousands who have laid down their lives for the Naga cause and ensure a sustainable Just Peace. “The Naga struggle has been a part of Naga women's lives for generations, bearing the loss of loved ones and facing the brunt of militarisation and atrocities by the Indian armed forces under the brutality of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act for decades. The Naga mothers call for repeal of this draconian law which has terrorised us, our families and our homes,” it added.
It also appreciated the efforts of leaders of the Core Committee and hopes all these concerted efforts will usher in a new way to Peace for Nagas.
