Forum for Naga Reconciliation appeals
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, October 18 2020:
The Forum for Naga Reconciliation has appealed all Naga Political Groups, tribal organizations, civil society organizations and the Church to retrospect the past to move forward by adopting models of constructive Nationalism, based on Naga history and political rights, through non-violence, peace and understanding.
In the statement, the forum said, "Towards this goal, the signatories of the Covenant of Reconciliation have agreed on numerous joint statements for a non-violent peaceful resolution until the consummation of the Naga political process and thereafter.
Along the way, CoR signatories have agreed to detest and reject in toto, provocative and idolatry of words that injure and hurt others realizing that violence of guns is not the only weapon of conflict but also the violence of words in all forms of media.
All outstanding differences among the signatories need to be addressed through mutual respect and dialogue" .
"At this moment, our Naga National political leaders and tribal and civil society organizations need to set and practice tone at the top by reflecting in each one's personal conduct-a commitment to integrity and ethics.
The present situation needs the leaders to reach out to one another and provide healing leadership and solidarity," it said.