Source: Hueiyen News Service / Newmai News Network
Kohima, September 21 2010:
There have been rapturous applauds from all sections of Naga society regarding the signing of the three top leaders of NSCN-IM, NSCN-K and NNC/FGN who had committed to work out their differences, agreed to reconcile and to cease all forms of hostilities.
The Naga Hoho and many tribal organisations, students' bodies and the church continue to issue press releases lauding the inking for peace in Naga areas.
NSCN-IM general secretary Thuingaleng Muivah, NSCN-K general secretary Kitovi Zhimomi and NNC/FGN leader S.Singnya had signed a covenant few days ago which has been christened as "September Summit".
The Nagaland cabinet too on Tuesday welcomed the summit.
"The State Cabinet in its meeting held at Kohima on September 21, welcomes the signing of the commitment of the September Summit by the top leaders of the Naga Nationalist groups, viz, the NSCN(IM), the NSCN (K) and the NNC.
The commitment of the leaders of the Naga Nationalist groups to reconcile, based on the historical and political rights of the Nagas, and their agreeing for cessation of all hostilities, including territorial expansion against each other, is a major step towards the achievement of unity, understanding and oneness amongst all sections of Naga society, which is the desire of all Nagas," said a statement signed by chief minister Neiphiu Rio.
The Democratic Alliance of Nagaland (DAN) government, as an active facilitator continues to support the journey of common hope which is aimed at bringing about understanding and unity in the Naga society which will pave the way for achievement of lasting peace, Neiphiu Rio stated.
The Nagaland chief minister then said that the Cabinet extends its appreciation to the civil societies, the Naga Hoho and all other tribal hohos, the Churches, NGOs and mass based organisations and the Forum for Naga Reconciliation (FNR) for their tireless efforts towards reconciliation and oneness of Naga society.
The Nagaland Cabinet appeals to the various groups and organisations to remain steadfast in their commitments, and not allow any factor to destroy the hard earned peace that have been achieved through the collective efforts of the Naga people.