Naga UG groups forging ahead to come under one roof
Source: Hueiyen News Service / NNN

Dimapur, March 28, 2014: There is a strong indication that all the Naga underground groups will come under a single roof and work as one outfit.

A two-day reconciliation meeting of three prominent Naga underground groups including NSCN-IM, NSCN-Khole/Kitovi and NNC/FGN concluded today in Dimapur under the banner of Forum for Naga Reconciliation (FNR).

NSCN-IM was led by Chairman Isak Chisi Swu and general secretary Th Muivah, the NSCN-KK was led by president Khole Konyak and general secretary Kitovi Zhimomi while the NNC/FGN was led by vice president Zhopra Vero.

Addressing the press after the meeting this evening at Niathu Resort here, FNR convenor Dr Wati Aier said it is hopeful that NSCN-Khaplang and others who are yet to join the FNR meet will join in the near future.

According to Dr Wati Aier, in the past days everything that needed to be discussed was deliberated among these three underground groups including the 'Naga National Government' formation case.

The Naga National Government (NNG) is the ' Naga Concordant' signed few years ago and in today's meeting these Naga underground groups have agreed in principle to the formation of the NNG.

Explaining about the Naga National Government, Dr Wati Aier told the journalists that in the event of formation of the NNG there will be only one Naga underground outfit.

"While the commitment is in a process, until such time, we resolve to work together in the common purpose of achieving Naga political aspirations.

The task should begin at the earliest and be completed without delay," said the agreement signed by NSCN-IM, NSCN-Khole/Kitovi and NNC/FGN.

Meanwhile, issuing joint agreement christened as 'Lenten Agreement' (Season of Good Friday/Easter) signed by the top leaders of three Naga outfits said, "Having reconciled on the basis of the historical and political rights of the Nagas, we recognize that all Nagas must unite in the common purpose towards achieving our Naga political aspirations".

"In the Naga reconciliation process, we have committed to move forward together by condemning the past historical mistakes committed at various stages of our history.

We also take inspiration in the positive political steps that have sustained and strengthened the Naga movement.

Therefore, 'having reconciled in the spirit of forgiveness and mutual respect,' we are committed to overcoming our mistakes, while also recognizing and uplifting our achievements and contributions made at various stages of our political history, a stepping stone towards the common Naga future," the Lenten Agreement added.

"In this, we request the Forum for Naga Reconciliation (FNR) to work out the modalities to expedite the process.

While this task is being carried out, we call for the maintenance of status quo, by vigilantly refraining from any unwarranted activities by the Nagas," it also stated.

Furthermore, in the spirit of Naga Unity, through reconciliation and peace, we remain open to other Naga groups who are committed to the Naga Reconciliation and agree, to abide and uphold its aim and purposes, the Lenten Agreement of the three Naga underground groups said.

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