Conscious of our historical and political rights as Naga people and the common aspiration to help create a better and shared future for the Naga people through respect and understanding, the Forum for Naga Reconciliation (FNR) asserts the necessity of Naga Reconciliation as an essential ingredient towards a holistic Naga destiny.
The FNR would therefore like to go on record, once again, that it does not have and will not claim monopoly over reconciliation. We affirm that FNR is only a “piece of the Naga jig-saw puzzle.” The work of reconciliation is the duty of all and it is a collective effort for the common good. Many have contributed and many individuals, families, Churches, Civil societies, Hohos and the various other segments that make up the Nagahood are still contributing in different ways to the Naga reconciliation process. We are one in this goal.
Even as the Highest Level Leaders, as desired by the Nagas have had 8 meetings (between August 20 and September 10); Naga people must not assume that the Naga reconciliation process is over and done with the recent High Level meetings. It was just a part of the continuum, which yielded unexpected results. FNR reminds the people that since its inception, it has publicly declared on all occasions that “No one will be excluded from the Naga Reconciliation.” 42 months into the Naga Reconciliation process, this still remains our stance. FNR is resolute in our commitment for inclusion of all and with the active support of the Naga people we will strive to see that all Naga political groups will agree to reconcile on the historical and political rights.
Mindful that what Nagas have in common as a people far outweighs the matters that divide us and recognizing the need to strengthen the wholeness of Nagahood, the FNR continues to work honestly and tirelessly to fully achieve inclusiveness. We wish the Naga people to be aware that despite our best efforts towards inclusiveness, there have been many difficulties and challenges, often beyond everyone’s control. These have not only slowed the process but have increased suspiciousness. Therefore, the FNR fervently appeals to the concerned groups and organizations to give Naga reconciliation a chance, no matter how tedious and exhausting the process may seem to be.
In the spirit of respecting the Naga people’s decisive right to self-determination and in our willingness to follow the general will of the people the FNR declares our need for your active support through constructive criticisms and practical suggestions through honest discussions. Please do not remain silent spectators in this hour of need. This is an opportune time for the Nagas. Therefore, by deterring from all forms of elements that seek to weaken the Naga conscience, let us hold on to what will strengthen the Journey of Common Hope. By the same token, FNR appeals to all sections of Naga society that we must not be led astray by the dictates of our imagination and instead reason and act with maturity.
Albeit, in principle, it has been resolved to “Form one Naga National Government.” However, may it be known that the process will take its own course of time because while it has been agreed in principle, the practical process of forming one Naga government is closely related to the reconciliation agenda. While the art of government formation is the responsibility of the Naga political groups, the FNR, as an active facilitator will stand by its position that the envisaged Naga National government must transcend all conflicting identities within the Nagahood; thereby securing inclusion on the basis of the historical and political rights of the Nagas. No one should be discriminated upon.
FNR would like to state once more that a time will come when the FNR will need to be dissolved. Once the Reconciliation process progresses into an advanced phase, multiple levels of expertise in various areas of nation-building will be required. FNR’s mission is for Naga Reconciliation but the “Construction of the Naga House” is the work of the political groups, assisted by competent Naga experts from various spheres of human activity. It is therefore the duty of the people to articulate their ideas so that the Naga government bears fidelity to the values, needs and aspirations of the Naga people.
Once more, allow us to reiterate that no matter who we are, every Naga has an investment in the future of our destiny. Sixty plus years of struggle for our historical and political rights needs an honest heart searching. Let us take courage to admit our own mistakes. All are wrong and the ‘only me attitude,’ is no healer to a wounded and broken Nagahood. We are all in need of forgiveness and reconciliation. Let us heed to the call for a lasting end to divisive politics, violence and to be free of fear, intimidation and hate. Let us strengthen our commitment to reconciliation, non-violence and the peaceful resolution of disputes.
Transcending the given impasse will require our wisdom and thinking to match the demands of the contemporary world and a gracious heart that welcomes one another. Let us not breed seeds of division and suspicion that demonizes the other. For once let all Nagas give “togetherness” a chance. Finally, in the Naga journey towards reconciliation, many are exhausted and weary. Despite their best intentions some are misunderstood by their own country fellows. Other voices are unheard. While others are still too afraid to speak. And then there are many who have lost all hope and are therefore cynical. Yet this Journey of Common Hope demands that we must bear each other’s burden. It is in our “togetherness” that Nagas can prevail. This is our experiment with Truth; let us not fail our future.
Forum for Naga Reconciliation
The FNR would therefore like to go on record, once again, that it does not have and will not claim monopoly over reconciliation. We affirm that FNR is only a “piece of the Naga jig-saw puzzle.” The work of reconciliation is the duty of all and it is a collective effort for the common good. Many have contributed and many individuals, families, Churches, Civil societies, Hohos and the various other segments that make up the Nagahood are still contributing in different ways to the Naga reconciliation process. We are one in this goal.
Even as the Highest Level Leaders, as desired by the Nagas have had 8 meetings (between August 20 and September 10); Naga people must not assume that the Naga reconciliation process is over and done with the recent High Level meetings. It was just a part of the continuum, which yielded unexpected results. FNR reminds the people that since its inception, it has publicly declared on all occasions that “No one will be excluded from the Naga Reconciliation.” 42 months into the Naga Reconciliation process, this still remains our stance. FNR is resolute in our commitment for inclusion of all and with the active support of the Naga people we will strive to see that all Naga political groups will agree to reconcile on the historical and political rights.
Mindful that what Nagas have in common as a people far outweighs the matters that divide us and recognizing the need to strengthen the wholeness of Nagahood, the FNR continues to work honestly and tirelessly to fully achieve inclusiveness. We wish the Naga people to be aware that despite our best efforts towards inclusiveness, there have been many difficulties and challenges, often beyond everyone’s control. These have not only slowed the process but have increased suspiciousness. Therefore, the FNR fervently appeals to the concerned groups and organizations to give Naga reconciliation a chance, no matter how tedious and exhausting the process may seem to be.
In the spirit of respecting the Naga people’s decisive right to self-determination and in our willingness to follow the general will of the people the FNR declares our need for your active support through constructive criticisms and practical suggestions through honest discussions. Please do not remain silent spectators in this hour of need. This is an opportune time for the Nagas. Therefore, by deterring from all forms of elements that seek to weaken the Naga conscience, let us hold on to what will strengthen the Journey of Common Hope. By the same token, FNR appeals to all sections of Naga society that we must not be led astray by the dictates of our imagination and instead reason and act with maturity.
Albeit, in principle, it has been resolved to “Form one Naga National Government.” However, may it be known that the process will take its own course of time because while it has been agreed in principle, the practical process of forming one Naga government is closely related to the reconciliation agenda. While the art of government formation is the responsibility of the Naga political groups, the FNR, as an active facilitator will stand by its position that the envisaged Naga National government must transcend all conflicting identities within the Nagahood; thereby securing inclusion on the basis of the historical and political rights of the Nagas. No one should be discriminated upon.
FNR would like to state once more that a time will come when the FNR will need to be dissolved. Once the Reconciliation process progresses into an advanced phase, multiple levels of expertise in various areas of nation-building will be required. FNR’s mission is for Naga Reconciliation but the “Construction of the Naga House” is the work of the political groups, assisted by competent Naga experts from various spheres of human activity. It is therefore the duty of the people to articulate their ideas so that the Naga government bears fidelity to the values, needs and aspirations of the Naga people.
Once more, allow us to reiterate that no matter who we are, every Naga has an investment in the future of our destiny. Sixty plus years of struggle for our historical and political rights needs an honest heart searching. Let us take courage to admit our own mistakes. All are wrong and the ‘only me attitude,’ is no healer to a wounded and broken Nagahood. We are all in need of forgiveness and reconciliation. Let us heed to the call for a lasting end to divisive politics, violence and to be free of fear, intimidation and hate. Let us strengthen our commitment to reconciliation, non-violence and the peaceful resolution of disputes.
Transcending the given impasse will require our wisdom and thinking to match the demands of the contemporary world and a gracious heart that welcomes one another. Let us not breed seeds of division and suspicion that demonizes the other. For once let all Nagas give “togetherness” a chance. Finally, in the Naga journey towards reconciliation, many are exhausted and weary. Despite their best intentions some are misunderstood by their own country fellows. Other voices are unheard. While others are still too afraid to speak. And then there are many who have lost all hope and are therefore cynical. Yet this Journey of Common Hope demands that we must bear each other’s burden. It is in our “togetherness” that Nagas can prevail. This is our experiment with Truth; let us not fail our future.
Forum for Naga Reconciliation
