Dimapur, August 27 (MExN): The Convener of the Joint Working Group (NNC/FGN) Zhopra Vero has urged that killing must be stopped in the true spirit of reconciliation. Zhopra who is also the Kedallo, FGN in a press note reminded on the contents of the “Declaration of Commitment” at the Chiang Mai VI by the Convenors of the Joint Working Groups based on the “Covenant of Reconciliation”. This included facilitating the meeting of a Summit at the highest level, at the earliest, in affirmation of the “Covenant of Reconciliation”; reaffirming total commitment to work together in the spirit of love, non-violence and the “pledge to cease all forms of offensive activities in toto.”
The FGN leader stated that every Naga must understand that the ‘Covenant of Reconciliation” surpassed geographical boundary and also that it was a sacred Covenant declared before the Almighty God.
Zhopra stated that killing among workers despite all these initiatives posed a grave threat to the spirit of reconciliation and also that it reflected the “poor state of discipline amongst the cadres and sincerity of the top leaders”. “This incident speaks of total disregard of the Covenant and sincerity towards other group(s) of national workers. It is betrayal of the trust and confidence of our people and before God. Therefore, NNG/FGN appeals to stop killing in true spirit of reconciliation”, the press note stated.
The FGN also condemned the action of the Assam Rifles at Namsa where one Major belonging to the NSCN/GPRN was killed. “At a time when ceasefire between Government of India and various Naga Political Groups has brought relative calm and hope for talks through peaceful means, the Assam Riffles have once again revealed their true color”, it stated. It also described as “ugly” the track record of “high handedness and provocations” of the Assam Rifles stating that this only reflects total lack of discipline of the force. Zhopra also pointed out that the Government of India had failed to contain its forces “who have practically demonstrated total lack of understanding of the meaning of ceasefire”. “Incidents including the most recent one at Namsa have again brought to light the poor image of the Assam Riffles. How can they keep killing (hill) people and be blatant as to claim themselves as Friends of the Hill People.”
