DIMAPUR, SEPTEMBER 14 (MExN): The Forum for Naga Reconciliation (FNR) has called upon the leaderships of the NSCN (IM) and the NNPGs to meet and explore a “workable mechanism of cooperation” around the ‘Competencies’ and the ‘Agreed Position’ in consonance with the “Naga common ground.”
A press release from the FNR said that the Naga peoples’ political unity in purpose finds strength and solidarity on the common ground of its historical and political expressions of Naga rights and aspirations.
“Having reconciled and forgiven” each other in the form of the Covenant of Reconciliation (CoR), the FNR urged the leadership of the NNPGs and NSCN (IM) to demonstrate transformative and healing statesmanship by exercising the intent and spirit of the CoR into practice.
“This is fundamental because the parallel processes have polarised the Naga public, tribal and civil society organizations,” the FNR said.
It also called for new approaches for the Government of India to “imagine beyond a limited political process.” “India has a responsibility to all its citizens for raising this fundamental question within the political process,” it said.
Noting that the NSCN (IM) and the NNPGs are currently engaged in what seems to be parallel processes with the Government of India, the FNR said that the Naga people “are now saying it is time for these two Naga political groups to meet and take forward the unfinished task of reconciliation.”
It also urged the Government of India to give space to the NSCN (IM) and NNPGs to “reflect independently and search their conscience to do what is right.” “In the meantime, we further recommend not issuing new press statements which will help reduce confusion and reactivity,” the FNR said.
“Let us renew our commitment and solidarity to a shared future that will benefit all Nagas, now and in the future,” it urged.
