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Dimapur, February 12 (MExN): The stage is set for the first ‘Naga Convention for Reconciliation and Peace’ envisaged to send a clear message to the various Naga “national” groups about the Naga people’s desire for reconciliation between them, to end bloodshed and to embark on a “Journey of Common Hope.”
Side by side with the call for reconciliation, will also be another reminder to the world, of the Nagas’ struggle to decide own destiny. The convention is with the theme “Let my people go”, which is reminiscent of the 1951 plebiscite where “99.9%” Nagas appended their thumbprints for a separate Naga nation.
Prominent church leaders Rev. Dr. Wati Aier, also the convener of Forum for Naga Reconciliation, and Rev. Zhabu Terhuja, former general secretary of Nagaland Baptist Church Council, are the keynote speakers at the two-day convention to be held at the Kohima local ground February 21and the 22nd.
Addressing a press briefing here at Hotel Saramati on Thursday, the forum’s convener Rev. Dr. Wati Aier and members Rev. Dr. VK Nuh and Nepuni Piku said the convention was the outcome of the “Naga gathering” held on September 25 last year at Sumi Baptist Church in Dimapur. In the gathering, 37 Naga tribal hohos, churches and other organizations expressed their wish for a “mass gathering of the Nagas as soon as feasible,” to take forward the reconciliation process.
“All the Naga ‘political’ groups have given their consent to reconcile. The reconciliation process which began a year ago cannot be turned back. Nagas are committed to reconciliation, peace and unity,” stated a press note issued by the forum at the press meet.
On the progress made so far towards reconciliation, Rev. Wati said “We have covered a long distance and we are no longer at the crossroad.” Urging the Naga public and individuals across the length and breadth of Naga lands to participate and strengthen the Naga reconciliation movement, the forum said Nagas have embarked on a “Journey of Common Hope.”
“Reconciliation work belongs to all and in this, each individual is a factor. Let us not think that reconciliation among the Nagas is unreal. Let us not come to a conclusion that killings and conflicts are inevitable, that Nagas are doomed, that we are gripped by forces we cannot control,” the forum’s note said.
Reiterating that “no problem of Naga destiny is beyond us,” the forum said “humanity’s reason and spirit have solved the seemingly unsolvable, and Nagas believe that we too can do it, above all, by God’s wisdom and strength.”
Organized by the forum along with other Naga frontal civil organizations, one of the highlights of the convention will be “Celebrate the Naga spirit” on February 21 evening where renowned Naga singers like Methaneilie, Takatemjen, Rewben Mashangva, Nise Meruno and Naga Idol 2008 Narola will sing on the theme of reconciliation, peace and freedom.
Source: THE MORUNGNG EXRESS
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Side by side with the call for reconciliation, will also be another reminder to the world, of the Nagas’ struggle to decide own destiny. The convention is with the theme “Let my people go”, which is reminiscent of the 1951 plebiscite where “99.9%” Nagas appended their thumbprints for a separate Naga nation.
Prominent church leaders Rev. Dr. Wati Aier, also the convener of Forum for Naga Reconciliation, and Rev. Zhabu Terhuja, former general secretary of Nagaland Baptist Church Council, are the keynote speakers at the two-day convention to be held at the Kohima local ground February 21and the 22nd.
Addressing a press briefing here at Hotel Saramati on Thursday, the forum’s convener Rev. Dr. Wati Aier and members Rev. Dr. VK Nuh and Nepuni Piku said the convention was the outcome of the “Naga gathering” held on September 25 last year at Sumi Baptist Church in Dimapur. In the gathering, 37 Naga tribal hohos, churches and other organizations expressed their wish for a “mass gathering of the Nagas as soon as feasible,” to take forward the reconciliation process.
“All the Naga ‘political’ groups have given their consent to reconcile. The reconciliation process which began a year ago cannot be turned back. Nagas are committed to reconciliation, peace and unity,” stated a press note issued by the forum at the press meet.
On the progress made so far towards reconciliation, Rev. Wati said “We have covered a long distance and we are no longer at the crossroad.” Urging the Naga public and individuals across the length and breadth of Naga lands to participate and strengthen the Naga reconciliation movement, the forum said Nagas have embarked on a “Journey of Common Hope.”
“Reconciliation work belongs to all and in this, each individual is a factor. Let us not think that reconciliation among the Nagas is unreal. Let us not come to a conclusion that killings and conflicts are inevitable, that Nagas are doomed, that we are gripped by forces we cannot control,” the forum’s note said.
Reiterating that “no problem of Naga destiny is beyond us,” the forum said “humanity’s reason and spirit have solved the seemingly unsolvable, and Nagas believe that we too can do it, above all, by God’s wisdom and strength.”
Organized by the forum along with other Naga frontal civil organizations, one of the highlights of the convention will be “Celebrate the Naga spirit” on February 21 evening where renowned Naga singers like Methaneilie, Takatemjen, Rewben Mashangva, Nise Meruno and Naga Idol 2008 Narola will sing on the theme of reconciliation, peace and freedom.
Source: THE MORUNGNG EXRESS
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