DIMAPUR, MARCH 21 (MExN): The Nagaland Baptist Church Council (NBCC) has noted with serious concern the recent contention between the NSCN (IM) and the FGN on the celebration of the Golden Jubilee of the FGN on March 22.
“A lot of traumatic situation has been created in the past. We earnestly appeal to both parties to refrain from statements and actions that might forfeit the sympathy and support of the people”, an appeal issued by Rev L. Kari Longchar, Director Peace Affairs stated.
The NBCC hoped that there will be no more situation that will cause panic and fear to the public and that both groups should adhere to democratic culture of human society.
In another development, the FGN has informed of a last minute change in the venue of the Golden Jubilee Celebration slated for March 22 at 10 am. “In the interest of public, peace and tranquility” the venue has been shifted from Kohima Village ground to Peace Camp, Chedema.
The change in venue has been brought about on the request of the Angami Public Organization (APO) and the Chakhesang Public Organization (CPO) and other concerned Naga leaders so as to avoid any unpleasant situation arising from the threatening statement of the NSCN (IM), stated a press communiqué issued by Shevohu Keyho, Convener Organizing Committee, Golden Jubilee of Federal Republic of Nagaland.
Meanwhile according to the March 20 edition of the Telegraph news-daily, tension has soared in Phek district after hundreds of activists of the NSCN (IM) today took up position, resulting in a standoff with the Federal Government of Nagaland (FGN).
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