Dimapur (Nagaland), Aug.23 (ANI): NSCN (IM) Chairman Isak Chishi Swu and General Secretary Thuingaleng Muivah have had meeting with other Naga leaders over the past ten days, and all are in agreement that there is a need to leave the past behind and work towards a shared Naga future.
They have also discussed the next steps in their discussions with the Indian government.
In another step forward for the 'Journey of Common Hope', top leaders of the three Naga political groups -NSCN/GPRN, NNC/FGN and GPRN/NSCN expressed sincere apology for all their wrongs to the Naga people.
They said that they would be taking steps for the future of the Nagas from the platform of the Forum for Naga Reconciliation (FNR).
According to the Morung Express and the Hindu, the leaders of the three groups met at Niathu Resort on August 20.
In the morning session FNR convenor, the Reverend Wati had a separate discussion with NSCN/GPRN chairman Isak Chishi Swu and general secretary Th. Muivah, GPRN/NSCN chairman 'Gen' (retd) Khole Konyak and general secretary Kitovi Zhimomi and NNC/FGN president 'Brig' (retd) S Singnya and vice president Zhopra Vero.
In the second session, six members each from the three groups, including their top leaders held discussions in the presence of FNR members.
Later addressing media persons, FNR members led by convenor Rev. Dr. Wati Aier termed the meeting as "historic" and "intentional" and said that the leaders were eager to talk about the future.
"You can see the determination of the top leaders for Nagas to reconcile," Rev. Wati said and cited the case of FGN president Singnya who reportedly walked two days to reach Noklak in Tuensang district, to attend the meeting.
In the absence of NSCN (Khaplang) group, the FNR said that the forum had also send invitation to the group, and surmised that the group's president S S Khaplang who is based in Myanmar probably could not attend the meet due to physical distance and other problems.
In a joint statement signed by NSCN/GPRN chairman Isak Chishi Swu, GPRN/NSCN chairman 'Gen' (Retd) Khole Konyak and NNC/FGN president 'Brig' (Retd) S Singnya, stated that notwithstanding the commitment and support of the Naga groups for genuine reconciliation, the path to Naga reconciliation remained arduous due to decades of internal conflicts.
"Nevertheless, our commitment to Naga reconciliation brought us together...in the spirit of openness towards one another and the indispensable necessity of reconciliation for the historical and political cause of the Nagas," the statement said.
The top leaders in the joint statement said that they wish to inform the Naga people that the political groups have honestly shared their personal opinions on the "tragic divisions of the past."
"We acknowledge that during this time of separation we have profoundly hurt one another; and today, through this God-given opportunity, we have expressed how deeply sorry we are and we have genuinely forgiven each other," the statement read.
"Henceforth, we declare to the Naga people that we have reconciled before God and fellow human beings and in this spirit of reconciliation we are persuaded to understand each other and work towards a shared Naga future on the foundation of our historical and political rights," the statement added.
The leaders further appealed to Nagas that in the "spirit of love let the past remain the past, and from today, let us toil for our common cause."
"It is high time when we should reach to an honorable settlement. Time frame cannot be certain because we have still a lot to talk and many issues need to be resolved. Naturally it will take time but we believe both side are consider me and we can over come the difficulties," Muivah said on talks with the government. (ANI)
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