Naga bodies laud FNR
Source: The Sangai Express / Newmai News Network
Dimapur, February 27 2014 :
In the Forum for Naga Recobciliation (FNR) sponsored meeting today in Dimapur 31 Naga organisations while unanimously appreciating the hard work and valuable contributions of the Forum for Naga Reconciliation (FNR) for safeguarding the 'Naga family' at a time of deep crisis, have extended their full support to the Naga reconciliation process and urged the FNR to continue strengthening and pursing the task of Reconciliation.
The 31 Naga bodies also said they implore all Naga tribe and civil society organizations to consciously work towards reconciliation in the spirit of forgiveness towards a shared future.
"Recognizing that reconciliation is a continuous process, we urge all Naga political groups to join Naga reconciliation; and to unitedly pursue the Naga political and historical rights for the common good of all," the Naga organisations recommended.
Meanwhile, during today's meeting at Niathu Resort in Dimapur, the FNR updated the Naga civil organisations about the processes and progresses of the Naga reconciliation.
"Despite the sincerity of the FNR's intent, we have had our share of disappointments and setbacks.
We openly say this to the Naga people and the Naga poltical (underground) groups, as we also seek your understanding and forgiveness," the FNR report said.
It then stated that in the midst of its limitations and disappointments, the Naga reconciliation has been possible because of the expressed commitment of the Naga political groups and the Naga public.
"Hence, FNR applauds the signing of the 'Covenant of Naga Reconciliation' in June 2010, and the 'Naga concordant' in August 2011, by the highest leaders of the Naga political groups (underground groups).
These agreements in combination with the support we have received from the Church bodies, Naga apex organizations, Naga tribes, women, and youth and GBs' and DBs' associations, as well as non-Naga communities living in Naga areas have sustained the journey to Naga reconciliation," the FNR report said.
The FNR report admitted that through these years, FNR and the Naga underground groups have made many transitions; moving from one stage to another.
All along, while remaining diplomatic, non-partisan, without political affiliation, non-judgmental and steadfast, FNR has been mindful of not being deceptive nor manipulating to undo the "other." Our task has been to work with the Naga political groups, each seemingly with differing political framework, approaches and priorities.
Finding common ground has never been simple.
Yet, the Naga people's desire to be reconciled and to seek a shared future together has been the inspiration of the process, the report also said.
"In the process of reconciliation, the Naga political (underground) groups have identified the past events that occurred in the form of "agreements", "accords", and other "reactive" measures that had political, and social implications on the Naga struggle, thereby weakening it and resulting in grave loss of human lives and further divisions.
In the spirit of forgiveness the Naga political groups have driven the final nail to the casket of the Naga past, which they have resolved never to exhume," the FNR report said.