Naga Hoho stands firmly on the foundation of Naga movement and historical rights
Dimapur, October 15 (MExN): The first Federal Assembly of Naga Hoho (2019-2023) was held on October 15 at the Conference Hall, Hotel Saramati in Dimapur.
In a press release issued by the Naga Hoho on Friday, it was informed that the house unanimously resolved to pursue and mediate for early Indo-Naga political solution on the basis of the August 3, 2015 Framework Agreement.
It expressed firm belief that Nagas are one and that the only way forward is to settle differences through dialogue within the Naga family and to be unified in purpose by agreeing to converge at a non-negotiable position for recognition of the identity of the Nagas and integration of Naga ancestral homeland. “The Naga Hoho stands firmly on the foundation of Naga Movement and our historical rights,” it stated.
Further, the house also resolved to pursue with all the dissociated units of Naga Hoho to reconsider their decision and work towards larger interest of the Naga people and to strengthen the hands of Naga Hoho.
The house also resolved to appeal to the government of Assam not to further divide the Nagas living in Assam with special reference to Rengma Hills following the signing of Karbi Peace Accord.
Stating that the Naga people have been living in their ancestral Naga homeland of Tirap, Changlang and Longding ‘since time immemorial’, the 1st Federal Assembly of Naga Hoho unanimously condemned and denounced the order of the government of Arunachal Pradesh for removing the word ‘Naga’ from the recognised tribes of Arunachal Pradesh of Tirap, Changlang and Longding districts.
The house also unanimously resolved to demand for removal of Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) 1958 from all Naga areas which it said, will be pursued with appropriate authorities and forums.
The Federal Assembly further endorsed the Executive Council of Naga Hoho to reconstitute the Political Affairs Committee which existed in the past to work hand in hand with the Naga Hoho for bringing Indo-Naga Political settlement at the earliest. Following these resolutions, the Speaker adjourned the house sine die on Friday.
The Federal Assembly was represented by the affiliated units of Naga Hoho and sub-ordinate bodies while special invitees from Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Nagaland and Myanmar also attended the Assembly. The Federal Assembly extended its appreciation to Rev L Kari Longchar for Bible reading and invocation prayer. It also extended appreciation and gratitude to the Lotha Public Organisation (LPO) and Sumi Aphuyemi Hoho, Pughoboto for attending the Federal Assembly as special invitees.
