Dimapur, May 10 (MExN): In every political conflict, it is the youths who bear the brunt of the conflict and vulnerable as they are have a contribution towards a solution. The ongoing Indo-Naga peace talks is the finest opportunity to reason, says the Naga Hoho.
Addressing the second day of the 22nd Naga Students’ Federation’s general conference at Punanumei, Mao, today, Naga Hoho president Bendangmayang reminded the youths of the need to reason. “In every political conflict, the youth community is often the more vulnerable group and they often face the brunt of the conflict” he said. For this, it is time to think deeply on the Naga political issue if a last solution is to be had. The Naga Hoho chief challenged.
He also opined that the Naga political struggle is not merely a “war” for free existence from oppression and exploitation but as much to assert the citizens’ political rights and liberty enjoyed from time immemorial. “It s a struggle for assertion of rights that were usurped during the transfer of British power; the people cannot denounce their rights and their struggle, is the verdict of the people” he stated adding that the Naga political issue is a problem needing a scientific “proofing.” “I would like to remind all the youths that the political talks is one of the finest opportunities to reason together and contribute for its (solution),” Bendangmayang said. “No great nation can achieve real peace and honor without the involvement of its youth” eh reminded.
He also acknowledged the contribution of the NSF to many fronts of lives of the people and the state.
Mrinoy Teron, presiden of the Sumindar Karbi Amai, also addressed the conference. He stated that the Karbi people and the Nagas have ever maintained cordial relationship based on the principle of peaceful co-existence. He called for understanding and respecting each others’ feelings for a prosperous common future of the two peoples.
Highlights of the second day included a cultural programme. Maharaja of Tripura Kirit Pradyot Manikyadeburman also unveiled the NSF monolith at Makhri Rabu.
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