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he Naga civil society, NGOs and Tribal representatives once again underscored the need to reconcile and work in tandem for early solution to the protracted Indo-Naga issue. The move a significant push towards reconciliation among Naga underground groups, a “Joint Working Group” comprising of members from three Naga underground groups – NSCN-IM, NSCN-K and FGN – has been constituted, with the main task of facilitating and expediting in convening a meeting of top Naga political leaders, at the earliest, with assistance of Forum for Naga Reconciliation. Participating in the consultation meeting on Naga Reconciliation initiated by Forum for Naga Reconciliation, speakers from various civil organisations, active members of the Naga undgerground groups to retired veterans all stressed on the importance of a united family and a united front. Representatives of the three Naga underground groups – NSCN-IM, NSCN-K and FGN – in their respective speeches at the meeting assured the Naga populace represented by forty two Naga civil society organizations that they were fully supporting and committed to the Naga reconciliation process. A statement of commitment released after the meeting of the Naga organizations with the Naga undergrounds also called for a Naga Reconciliation meeting between signatories of the Covenant of Reconciliation at the highest level in the immediate future. Special Emissary to the collective leadership of NSCN-IM VS Atem acknowledged that the FNR’s efforts have provided an apt platform. Assuring fullest cooperation, Atem reiterated the NSCN-IM’s support to the reconciliation process. Speaking on behalf of the collective leadership of his organisation, NSCN-K Kilonser of External Affairs C Singson said his group would continue to support reconciliation in tune with the Covenant of Reconciliation jointly signed by NSCN-IM chairman Isak Chishi Swu, ‘GPRN/NSCN’ chairman SS Khaplang and FGN president ‘Brig’ (retd) S Singnya. Rev. Dr. Wati Aier, Convenor of FNR said the meeting was to apprise the public of the developments and progress made in the Naga reconciliation process and to seek the opinions and suggestions of the people. Exhorting the gathering, FGN leader Thinuoselie Keyho voiced apprehension that, without unity among the divided Naga political groups, no honourable and acceptable solution would be arrived at. Echoing similar sentiments, Gen (Rtd) Panger Walling stressed that the Naga groups must come together at the earliest. Representative from Burma’s Naga area Y Khomong underlined the need to expedite the process and proceed on to the main issue. Naga Hoho Speaker HK Zhimomi, and representatives from ENPO and others in their speeches also endorsed the reconciliation process. The FNR meeting was attended by 42 organisations, including Tribal Hohos, Naga Hoho, NGOs and three Naga political group representatives.
he Naga civil society, NGOs and Tribal representatives once again underscored the need to reconcile and work in tandem for early solution to the protracted Indo-Naga issue. The move a significant push towards reconciliation among Naga underground groups, a “Joint Working Group” comprising of members from three Naga underground groups – NSCN-IM, NSCN-K and FGN – has been constituted, with the main task of facilitating and expediting in convening a meeting of top Naga political leaders, at the earliest, with assistance of Forum for Naga Reconciliation. Participating in the consultation meeting on Naga Reconciliation initiated by Forum for Naga Reconciliation, speakers from various civil organisations, active members of the Naga undgerground groups to retired veterans all stressed on the importance of a united family and a united front. Representatives of the three Naga underground groups – NSCN-IM, NSCN-K and FGN – in their respective speeches at the meeting assured the Naga populace represented by forty two Naga civil society organizations that they were fully supporting and committed to the Naga reconciliation process. A statement of commitment released after the meeting of the Naga organizations with the Naga undergrounds also called for a Naga Reconciliation meeting between signatories of the Covenant of Reconciliation at the highest level in the immediate future. Special Emissary to the collective leadership of NSCN-IM VS Atem acknowledged that the FNR’s efforts have provided an apt platform. Assuring fullest cooperation, Atem reiterated the NSCN-IM’s support to the reconciliation process. Speaking on behalf of the collective leadership of his organisation, NSCN-K Kilonser of External Affairs C Singson said his group would continue to support reconciliation in tune with the Covenant of Reconciliation jointly signed by NSCN-IM chairman Isak Chishi Swu, ‘GPRN/NSCN’ chairman SS Khaplang and FGN president ‘Brig’ (retd) S Singnya. Rev. Dr. Wati Aier, Convenor of FNR said the meeting was to apprise the public of the developments and progress made in the Naga reconciliation process and to seek the opinions and suggestions of the people. Exhorting the gathering, FGN leader Thinuoselie Keyho voiced apprehension that, without unity among the divided Naga political groups, no honourable and acceptable solution would be arrived at. Echoing similar sentiments, Gen (Rtd) Panger Walling stressed that the Naga groups must come together at the earliest. Representative from Burma’s Naga area Y Khomong underlined the need to expedite the process and proceed on to the main issue. Naga Hoho Speaker HK Zhimomi, and representatives from ENPO and others in their speeches also endorsed the reconciliation process. The FNR meeting was attended by 42 organisations, including Tribal Hohos, Naga Hoho, NGOs and three Naga political group representatives.
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