Morung Express News
Dimapur| November 23
As a symbolic expression of the desire to take forward the Naga reconciliation process, the “united national choir” comprising of cadres from different Naga political groups performed at the Sumi Baptist Church in Dimapur for the first time since their appearance at the Naga reconciliation soccer match on November 13.
Giving hope to reconciliation, Reverend Dr. Wati Aier, convener of the Forum for Naga Reconciliation, said today that “Nagas are no longer at crossroads but have a sense of direction.”
Dr. Wati spoke on reconciliation as a process hoping to bring different groups together towards a common goal while admitting it is still “going to be difficult task.” In the last couple of meetings with all the Naga groups, a wave of positivity is ushering in and there is better understanding and trust among the different groups now, he said “Wounds are still fresh but by the grace of God we are moving in the right direction,” Dr. Wati said.
Dr. Wati, pointing out the ‘clear vision given by God’ for reconciliation, said the forum alone is not taking the process forward but urged every Naga to be a part of the healing and reconciliation process. “The message of reconciliation has been entrusted to all of us. The Bible says so,” Dr. Wati quoted the Bible in better light of understanding the calling to reconciliation. He also encouraged “peoples’ movement” saying without it, Nagas can achieve nothing. Clearly spelling out the greatest defeat for Nagas have been in “listening to rumors,” Dr. Wati said Nagas have been fighting each over due to ‘other’s creation’.
He appealed to every Naga to support the reconciliation move through prayer and raise the “white flag” as a symbol of support. Members of the united national choir also expressed their desire for Nagas to overcome feelings of hatred and suspicion and to push forward the reconciliation process in a positive direction. The reconciliation process has brought them closer to realizing their goal, they pointed out.
