Our Correspondent
Chedema | September 6
The NNC/FGN today reaffirmed its commitment to peace and to continue to strive till its goal is achieved. At a commemoration-cum-thanksgiving programme on the 47th Indo-Naga Ceasefire Day held at the Chedema Peace Camp today, Naga leaders held a mass prayer for peace in the land where they prayed for a final political settlement on a permanent basis besides for reconciliation and healing among the Nagas. The leaders also prayed for cessation of fighting and bloodshed between the Naga groups and wisdom to the Naga political leaders and for understanding and harmony between different communities.
On the occasion, the leaders also remembered and paid tributes to the deceased leaders and pioneers of the Naga movement. Delivering a speech on the significance of the Indo-Naga ceasefire declaration, Rev. L. Kari Longchar, Director of Peace Affairs, NBCC gave a brief background of the Indo-Naga conflict, the political position of the Nagas, the position of the Government of India against Naga stand; the waging of war on Naga soil and the NBCC’s role in the Naga issue. He also presented some prayer points for the Nagas for permanent peace in the land.
Also speaking on the occasion, Rev. Yankey Patton recalled the historic signing of the Indo-Naga cease fire while Rev. Beilieü Shüya, his her message, urged the people to advocate ahimsa and panchshila and to adhere to Christian principles and keep the cease fire going till the goal is achieved. Vice President L. Temjenba Lkr chaired today’s simple yet solemn programme. Kedahge of the FGN, Viyalie Metha was also present on the occasion. Special songs were also presented during the programme by Chakhesang Baptist Church, Ministers’ Hill, Kohima, Chakhesang Baptist Church Kitsubozou, Kohima, Chedema Baptist Church and CRC Chedema. Former Naga MP, Mrs. Rano M. Shaiza pronounced the benediction. The programme concluded with a grand feast. Naga leaders and representatives from various regions participated in today’s programme.
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