DIMAPUR, FEB 22 (MExN): The root cause of factional clash is taxation, according to Rev L Suohie Mhasi while pointing out that each group wants to dominate certain areas especially for taxation purposes. Giving an analysis ‘Pragmatic Step for Peace’, Rev Mhasi while appealing to each group not to violate ceasefire rules stated that no particular group can claim an area as theirs. “Kohima town does not belong to a particular faction. Zunheboto does not belong to any particular faction. So also any village, town and area but each belongs to the settlers or residents first and then it belongs to the Naga people irrespective of tribe or organizations, the Reverend stated.
While stating that the root causes of factional clash is taxation, cadres belonging to any faction have not been maintaining themselves but all could survive only through the help of the general public. “The national workers need not quarrel over taxation. It makes no difference for the public in taxing them”, the statement maintained.
Commenting on the concern of the people on how best to implement peace between the NSCNs, the Reverend gave his own understanding on forgiveness and reconciliation, which according to him is “ceasing hostility and enmity”. If there is no sense of enmity, being intolerant of one another is gone and the barrier is removed.
If there is no bitter feeling and hatred, normal relationship is restored, Rev Mhasi stated.
Pointing out that the Holy Spirit is perfectly true, honest and love, if each one of our people follows the leading of the Holy Spirit, the destination is peace and victory. “A time of peace has come. All should see that the way for real peace is paved by reciprocating one another”, Rev Mhasi stated.
