Dimapur, Feb 12 (MExN): While peace, understanding and the call for cessation of fratricide remain unattained, the Tenyimi community can show the Nagas “out of the deep woods, infested with ferocious animals”, according to Tenyimi Central Union.
In a message on 13th Tenyimi Day, falling on February 22, President of Tenyimi Central Union ZM Sekhose expressed satisfaction that when one reminisces over the past years, it is apparent that the community has not remained idle or stagnant. But there are greater roles to play. “If we look around us, the Nagas are seemingly passing through a deep wood, infested with ferocious animals; the Nagas are looking everywhere for a way out of the deep wood. The way everyone yearns for is peace, understanding and cessation of fratricidal killings” Sekhose stated in his message. He expressed confidence the way can be shown by the Tenyimi community.
“I am confident that the Tenyimi people can show the way. The Tenyimi people can help their other brothers’ tribes to find the way for peace and unity. Here we do have a role to play, because we are occupying the heart of the Naga country” he said.
“It is very unfortunate that the Nagas are today bogged down in a lake of misunderstanding. Let us, the Tenyimi people, look across our horizon to new frontiers of humanity” he challenged reiterating that this same encouragement remains his word of encouragement as has been over the years. He took pride that the Tenyimi community is a single entity “because even though we are called by nine different names, our cultural heritage and inherent values, deeply rooted in us are the same”.
Sekhose urges all Tenyimi constituent units/unions to observe Tenyimi Day on February 22 in a befitting manner and pledge afresh unity and stand together firm, always. Mention may be made here that Tenyimi consists of Chakhesang, Pochury, Rengma, Zeliangrong, Maram, Memai, Thangal Poumai and Angami communities.
