TBCA congratulates Dr Wati Aier
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, May 24 2011:
The Tangkhul Baptist Churches Association (TBCA) Ukhrul today congratulated Rev Dr Wati Aier, Convenor of the Forum for Naga Reconciliation on awarding him the prestigious 2011 Baptist World Alliance Denton and Janice Lotz Human Rights Award.
"This international recognition is a landmark in the history of peace initiatives in the Naga context and it comes at a very crucial juncture of the reconciliation process when Nagas are putting in their best effort to sincerely reconcile among ourselves," a statement of the TBCA said while congratulating Wati.
Reconciliation is not easy for it comes with a price but don't cave in to the pressures from within and without, continue to strive on � the people are with you, the statement which also expressed "full support and commitment to Naga reconciliation on the basis of the historical and political rights of the Nagas" .
While appreciating the leaders of the three political groups for showing their commitment to Naga reconciliation by signing the Covenant of Reconciliation, the statement encouraged them to take the final and decisive step to accomplish the long cherished dream of the people.