Dimapur, July 29 (MExN): The Coordination Committee of the GPRN/NSCN and the NNC/FGN has stated that reconciliation and unity though hard to achieve is very much possible. In a joint press note issued by the MIP, GPRN/NSCN & Rali Wali NNC/FGN, it was pointed out that the “beat-around-the-bush concept of Naga reconciliation and unity has not helped the Nagas”. Rather it stated that reconciliation takes place when two opposing camps do away with apprehensions, past bitterness and acknowledge each other as equals.
“History shows that it is very difficult for powerful men and women to let go of their high position, power and authority to accommodate and readjust with former enemies”, the press note stated. However it stated that Nagas are blessed for having leaders who are willing to meet, reconcile and work in tandem with once sworn enemies.
“Through the combination of unceasing prayer support of Church Leaders, peace loving Nagas and the tireless effort of the NGO’s, Civil Societies and Naga elders, the Good Lord bestowed wisdom and opportune time upon the top leadership of two political groups led by Chairman S.S Khaplang, General Secretary N. Kitovi Zhimomi and Commander-in-Chief Gen. Khole of the GPRN/NSCN and Kedahge Brig. (Retd) S. Singnya and Kedallo Zhopra Vero of the NNC/FGN, the sworn enemies reconciled and merged unconditionally”, it stated while reminding of the signing of the ‘PLEDGE’ and a ‘JOINT DECLARATION’ on 15th July, 2010, at Monyakshu Village in Konyak Region. “This may be the noblest act so far in our search for unity and oneness”.
Pointing out that the two political groups, having merged unconditionally, have appealed to all other groups to pursue the path of Reconciliation. “The Naga Reconciliation and Unity process has broken down political doors and windows and fresh breeze is blowing and melting frozen hearts in the land of the Nagas”, it stated while adding that the “unconditional merger of GPRN/NSCN and NNC/FGN is a courageous act sending a clear message to all doubting Thomases’ that Reconciliation and Unity among different Naga groups is practically possible”.
It further added that this was also a clear message to the Government of India that there is a new wave of optimism among the Nagas to chart their own course in unison.
Stating that Naga history cannot be measured by the scale of brutality in the last sixty years, it lamented that the last thirty five years, Naga history has been nothing but a sad chapter of bloody conflict between the Nagas themselves. “It is the right hour for every Naga to contribute positively towards Nation building through trust and confidence. At this point of Naga history, only individuals or groups obsessed with power and having hegemonic ideas would condemn reconciliatory activities taking place among the Nagas”.
Stating that the support of Asians, Europeans, Americans other world powers for the Naga cause is extremely important however, “unless Nagas support themselves and stand in unity, it would be futile to expect world community to come and weave the Nagas into one strong unit”, it stated while reaffirming that “unity of the Nagas is pre-requisite towards finding a permanent solution to the Indo-Naga political issue”.
