ZB (AMN) welcomes peace accord
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, August 19 2015:
The Zeliangrong Baudi (AMN) extended gratitude to Isak Chisi Swu, Chairman of NSCN (IM), Thuingaleng Muivah, General Secretary and other leaders for the fact that the Naga national entity has been enhanced greatly with its rich cultural heritage and historical uniqueness as an entity in the contemporary global scenario.
In a statement issued ZB (AMN) General Secretary DR Gairiangmei Maringmei, the preliminary "Framework Agreement" inked on August 3 between the Government of India and NSCN (IM) should be appreciated by all section of people.
ZB welcomes any peace accord for good, it said.
The people of Northeast have been suffering from political conflicts and violence.
They have been longing for peace and development in the region, it said.
The wisdom on the part of the Sovereign, Socialist, Secular and Democratic Republic of India should be recognized for the peaceful co-existence.
And it should be truly respected in letter and spirit of the "Unity in Diversity".
The NSCN (IM) leaders on the other hand, must be appreciated for rational thought as another landmark towards the attainment of the age-old struggle of Nagaraj movement by signing a historic peace accord.
The NDA Government led by a dynamic leadership of honest and pragmatic character deserves a high applause from all, the Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi; Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh; External Affairs Minister; Sushma Swaraj; R N Ravi and other senior leaders also deserved praise for their reflected integrity and wisdom.
ZB hoped that the Peace Accord would bring peace, harmony and development in the Northeastern region in general and Naga inhabited areas in particular.
"We also feel that the factional clashes and bloodshed amongst the Naga armed groups would end by this peace accord," the statement said.