KV Pusa speaking during the mass celebrations of Christmas at Viswema village on December 25.
Kohima, December 27 (MExN): Former president of Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) and a veteran congress lawmaker, KV Pusa has urged Naga people to pray ceaselessly for the ongoing Naga peace process between the Union Government and the Naga militants.
Speaking during the mass celebrations of birth of Lord Jesus Christ at Viswema village on December 25 near Kohima, Pusa said peace is a pre-requisite for all round development in Nagaland and that efforts from all walks of life should be put together to usher in enduring peace. He said peace has eluded Naga people for many years but now expectation of the people is high due to the ongoing peace process between the Naga militants and the centre.
He said to achieve a permanent peace everybody’s contribution is needed.
Reminding the people that Christ has come to this world to propagate peace and harmony among people, Pusa said Christmas reminded people that the values they share should far triumph over whatever differences there are among Naga people. He said the day symbolizes a yearning of people for peace and joy and urged people to follow the teachings of Prince of Peace in their lives and work for harmony and unity in society.
Disturbed by sprodic violence and fragile peace in Naga society the congress leader urged people to keep in mind Jesus message of love, compassion and forgiveness which is a message of universal and everlasting significance. He said Christs message has the power to lift the people from ignorance, violence and moral decay to a life of peace.
Pusa was optimistic that in period of Nagas challenging and realistic time, Christmas would open people’s hearts to the never-ending principles of goodness and compassion, encourages moral rightness and selfless serving.
He also urged people of Viswema to lead Nagas in fostering peace and unity and contribute for lasting peace in Naga society. Please pray for the ongoing peace process ceaselessly so that permanent peace would come to our land the congress leader said.
Thousands of people attended the mass celebrations hosted by Pusa at the village ground. People from all the churches-Baptist, Catholic, Christian Revival Church and Pentecostal along with their priests attended the celebrations.
The churches and people of Viswema thanked the congress leader for hosting the celebrations and wished him a long life.
Speaking during the mass celebrations of birth of Lord Jesus Christ at Viswema village on December 25 near Kohima, Pusa said peace is a pre-requisite for all round development in Nagaland and that efforts from all walks of life should be put together to usher in enduring peace. He said peace has eluded Naga people for many years but now expectation of the people is high due to the ongoing peace process between the Naga militants and the centre.
He said to achieve a permanent peace everybody’s contribution is needed.
Reminding the people that Christ has come to this world to propagate peace and harmony among people, Pusa said Christmas reminded people that the values they share should far triumph over whatever differences there are among Naga people. He said the day symbolizes a yearning of people for peace and joy and urged people to follow the teachings of Prince of Peace in their lives and work for harmony and unity in society.
Disturbed by sprodic violence and fragile peace in Naga society the congress leader urged people to keep in mind Jesus message of love, compassion and forgiveness which is a message of universal and everlasting significance. He said Christs message has the power to lift the people from ignorance, violence and moral decay to a life of peace.
Pusa was optimistic that in period of Nagas challenging and realistic time, Christmas would open people’s hearts to the never-ending principles of goodness and compassion, encourages moral rightness and selfless serving.
He also urged people of Viswema to lead Nagas in fostering peace and unity and contribute for lasting peace in Naga society. Please pray for the ongoing peace process ceaselessly so that permanent peace would come to our land the congress leader said.
Thousands of people attended the mass celebrations hosted by Pusa at the village ground. People from all the churches-Baptist, Catholic, Christian Revival Church and Pentecostal along with their priests attended the celebrations.
The churches and people of Viswema thanked the congress leader for hosting the celebrations and wished him a long life.
