DIMAPUR, FEB 26 (MExN): The Pekreila and Tangkhul Peace Crusaders have appealed to NSCN (K), NSCN (IM) and NNC to restore permanent peace in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ through Love and Forgiveness. Calling for peace and reconciliation in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, the Crusaders rued that the Naga Nationalists have forgotten God’s promise of Naga Nationhood building and are instead killing one another for supremacy. The press note said that all must repent and sought the Almighty’s forgiveness in order to attain the goal of achieving Naga Nationhood and Sovereingty,
It stated that the present generation acknowledges and praises Almighty God for sustaining and upholding the Naga Political struggle. It further added that the dialogue between the GOI and NSCN (IM) can never be materialized as long as the three warring factions keep on fighting to gain supremacy, thereby widening the gap for unity and reconciliation. They must adopt ‘give and take’ policy with flexible spirit as one happy family in the name of the Almighty God.
The ‘Pukhrelia (Tangkhul women married to other tribes) and Tangkhul Peace Crusaders’ was inspired by the Holy Spirit when they observed fasting prayers and sought God’s intervention that peace and unity among the Nagas may be restored. The Crusaders contacted 7 Church women leaders from Kohima and sought their wisdom, advices and suggestions. On their advise they had a chain of prayers for 24 hours. Thereafter, the crusaders selected 4 Pukhreilas to seek the help of Sumi Hoho president, Zunheboto to organize a meeting with Kitovi Zhimomi, Ato Kilonser, whom they met on January 4. The Crusaders admitted that they found the Ato Kilonser to be very humble, kind and a God fearing person. They appealed to him to revoke the ‘Quit notice’ served to the Tangkhul community and also requested him to let the Naga students from Manipur to appear their matriculation exam without any disturbance. Kitovi assured them that he would help in whatever possible way he can. He also gave 14 points to NSCN (IM) representatives of Tangkhuls namely, Atem, Raising, angelus, Hangshi, Khayao and Phungthing.
Accordingly, the Crusaders conveyed the message to the NSCN (IM) leaders on January 16 and also made an appointment with Th. Muivah where they passed on the message to him at Hebron Hq. on January 22 and in return, Muivah also gave 3 points to them to be conveyed to Kitovi, the press note informed.
In order to prevent any untoward incidents, the Crusaders approached the Western Sumi Hoho for immediate intervention in regard to the final ‘quit notice’ served on Tangkhuls as fixed on February 5’ 2007. Accordingly, the Sumi Hoho, Totomi Hoho, Students’ union and Sporting Associations met them on February 4 and assured that they would extend all possible help to safeguard the innocent Tangkhuls.
The Crusaders expressed happiness over the peaceful atmosphere and thanked all the factions for maintaining great restraint. In conclusion, the note optimistically stated that the present temporary peace can be made permanent through repentance and surrendering oneself to the Almighty.
