Dimapur, September 16 (MExN): The signing of the September Joint Accordant between the NSCN (IM) and the Working Committee, NNPGs through the effort of Forum for Naga Reconciliation (FNR) is the defining moment of the year 2022 for the Naga people, The Naga Rising stated on Friday.
“This turnaround is what the Nagas have been longing and praying for—to stand together as one people and work with a unity of purpose towards our rightful place,” TNR Convenor, Along Longkumer and Secretary, Khriezodilhou Yhome stated in a press release.
Applauding the humility and courage exhibited by leaders of the NSCN (IM) and WC, NNPGs to come out in public to admit that they have ‘differences’, yet displaying the foresight to engage in dialogue and committing to move forward in nation building, the TNR stated.
The resolve of the Naga political groups (NPGs) to honour the Covenant of Reconciliation of June 13, 2009 signed by Late Isak Chishi Swu, Late SS Khaplang and Brig (Retd) S Singnya, has instilled new hope in the midst of the present confusion and divide, it added.
The TNR went on to state that much expectation remains on the NPGs to put words into action and to fulfill the public resolve made on September 14, 2022.
Meanwhile, it also extended appreciation to the FNR under the leadership of Rev Dr Wati Aier for successfully mediating between the NPGs despite the existing trust deficit and divisions.
NDPP welcomes September Joint Accordant
The Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) has welcomed the “September Joint Accordant” signed between the NSCN (IM) and the Working Committee, Naga National Political Groups on September 14.
The NDPP Media & Communication Committee, in a press release on Friday stated that the groups reaffirming their commitment to the “Covenant of Reconciliation” and their commitment towards finding ways to transcend their differences in the greater interest of the Naga cause, “shows the sincerity, dedication, efforts and sacrifices that are being made by the negotiating parties in trying to bring about a final solution and settlement of the decades old Indo-Naga political issue.”
The NDPP is confident that such a public declaration will be truly followed in letter and in spirit, it said.
Expressing good wishes to all parties in the negotiations, the NDPP prayed that God would “continue to give all of them wisdom and understanding as they work to bringing lasting peace to the people and the land.”
The NDPP further appeals to all stake holders to continue to uphold the negotiating parties in prayers and stand in solidarity that a final solution that is inclusive, honourable and acceptable to everyone comes about at the earliest, it added.
