Morung Express News
Dimapur | July 26
The Nagaland Baptist Church Council (NBCC) today pointed out that it believed that as the DAN government had a policy of equi-closeness, it will give importance to all national groups to bring what the NBCC termed as respite to the ‘suffering population’. This was reportedly stated during the consultative meeting of the Consultative Committee for Peace (CCP) with representatives of various church organizations, church representatives and elders of Naga society on the Naga political issue.
The NBCC General Secretary Rev Zhabu Terhuja is reported to have presented a four-point observation of the current situation during the day long meeting in which more than twenty people spoke. The NBCC is reported to have told the gathering that reconciliation and understanding among the faction is a must and took the line that the peace process and reconciliation must be simultaneously pursued. “Hatred and bloodshed cannot build a house. Killing must be stopped right away”, the Church leader reportedly told the meeting.
The NBCC also stated that no matter the division, the different factions must recognize the sacrifices laid by the other groups in the building of the Naga house. “Past mistakes, wrongs, hurts must be admitted and addressed properly in truthfulness for healing and for the next healthy step”, was one of the point of observation. The NBCC also appreciated the interest and initiatives of the State Government for a settlement of the Indo-Naga political problem.
Meanwhile, a release issued by V Abu Metha, Press Secretary to the Chief Minister stated that Neiphiu Rio addressed the meeting that was held in the State Banquet Hall and chaired by Home Minister Thenucho. The CM appreciated the presence and views expressed by various churches and organizations. The meeting was mainly of consultative nature on the opinions over the ongoing peace process.
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