Dimapur, October 28 (MExN): A recent signature campaign on the popular social networking site Facebook reveals fascinating ‘for’ opinions of Naga youths to the ongoing “Naga Reconciliation: A journey of common hope.”
With hardly any other outlet to ventilate their fears, frustrations and hopes on the Naga predicament as media and newspaper houses in Nagaland prefer to tread the cautious fearing path, given the sensitiveness of multi-tribal Naga society, the youths have taken to social networking in a big way.
The home page of “Plea for Reconciliation signature campaign by the Naga Youth” in Facebook displays a photograph of a group of youths linking hands in the form of the peace symbol and beneath it a popular quote of former Georgia Governor Roy Barnes: “We are one people forever woven together in a tapestry ... and it is our job, our duty and our great challenge to fight the voices of division and to seek the salve of reconciliation.”
“In the last few years, we have come some distance towards reconciliation N the breaking down of disadvantage. Let us take encouragement from what has been achieved N set our minds N hearts 2 end the remaining roadblocks. Reconciliation requires changes of heart N spirit. It requires symbolic as well as practical action,” the plea stated. Some responses of Naga youths in the Facebook signature campaign are given below:
Ovito Zhimomi: I am sick n tired of all the Naga groups! Why can’t they just come together for everyone’s sake? It’s high time they should keep their big ego aside!
Kirinii Lasec: Nagas have nothing to lost (that we have not already lost) by clinging to a HOPE of free NagaLAND. On the other hand, UNITING in THE hope of free Nagaland and ‘fighting’ for it would only strengthen & show India and the world, the Nagas profound desire to self determine our geo-political future. Relio Pfose: A single stick cn b broken easili bt a bunch f stick makes it stronger… so we da nagas shud unite wit love n oneness..
Mash Imos “We renew our prayers for the Naga people in the midst of this process of reconciliation and for the leaders.
We urge those who signed the covenant to remain committed to this reconciliation as it will make a lasting impact in the lives of their people,” Baptist World Alliance said in encouragement.
Tokato Yeptho: “Enough of all the hate propagandas..... it has not helped us to achieve anything at all.... let alone a few bunch of people and the rest of us being fools to follow that...... now let us just love and accept one another......this will be the benefit of all people and the fruit will be enjoyed by all of us...”
Shilshi Loveson Lamkang: Naga reconciliation is a must for positive change. Let every individual be a part of bringing peace within and out.
Penmi Kashung: Reconciliation and Unification will come true if and only if the parties have heart-to-heart talks, perhaps, over a traditional public feast. This will remain a utopian idea forever if they continue to have only brain-to-brain contacts.
Kaki Chyshy: “According to me Reconciliation for Nagas means forgive & forget the past blaming game made by individuals, groups & entire ppl of Nagas but now let us work hand-in-glove for better prospects of Nagalim...”
Nicky Likee Cruz: “Kuknalim..... Youth can change our nation.”
“The Leaders needs 2 carry out some serious soul searching n renew what they stand 4 n the principles which have been basic characteristics of the Naga Movement since its foundation. Please continue to ceaselessly spread the word! Invite as ... much people as u can to sign this Campaign! Good Day My Dear Fellow Nagas!” the plea added.
