Dimapur, February 15 (MExN): Former minister of Roads & Bridges and MLA, Kuzholuzo (Azo) Neinu said Nagas tend to encroach on other’s interest while trying to protect one’s pride and this is one reason for division among the Naga community.
The division among us has hindered in achieving the long cherished dream, he said adding that if Nagas are united, no force on earth can prevent from achieving Nagas’ dream for self determination. He therefore appealed to the gathering to stand united and support the Peace Accord signed on August 3, 2015 between GoI and NSCN-IM.
Azo was addressing the Tangkhul community in Dimapur as chief guest during the Luira festival at Jotsoma community hall, Kuda village on Monday.
Also stating that Tangkhuls and Chakhesangs are immediate neighbours, he propounded on the Christian principle – ‘love your neighbor’ in order to live in peace and harmony by doing away the ‘ism’.
“Even we are not united there is a way to solve our problem and that’s our faith in the same God,” he stated. “Are we really living a true Christian life?” he challenged and also guaranteed that Nagas’ dream to become one family will become a reality if the Christian principle is upheld.
Therefore, Azo appealed to the august gathering to live above tribalism and lead a true Christian life.
Mention may be made here that Luira (Seed sowing festival), which is celebrated on February 15 every year, is one of the most important festivals of the Tangkhuls. Earlier, the celebration continued for 10 days. During the festival, the village chief declares that every one can start sowing seeds.
The main highlights of the day were tug-of-war, fancy dress and folksong competitions among 5 colonies that is – Kuda village, Wungram, Darogajan, Diphupar and Patkai.
