United stand on Naga issue
Dimapur | April 14 : Setting the motion for broad-based participation of all Naga people in bringing a solution to the vexed Indo-Naga political problem, a joint meeting of the 11th Nagaland legislative Assembly and ex-parliamentarians was held in Chumukedima today. Going on for almost 5 hours, the meeting was attended by almost all the 60 sitting legislators including former Chief Minister SC Jamir, Lok Sabha MP CM Chang and several ex-parliamentarians of Nagaland. NLA Speaker Kiyanielie Peseyie told reporters after the meeting that it was fruitful and the outcome positive. The Speaker added that the government would continue the process of interacting with different sections of the Naga society to find an honourable solution to the Naga political issue.
The first joint meeting of the 11th NLA members and ex-parliamentarians brought out a four-point resolution. The House resolved to strengthen the peace process by giving support to the ongoing political negotiations; the House welcomed renewed initiatives of the government of India on resuming talks at the highest level, while also appointing an appropriate person as interlocutor for the peace process. The House further urged the negotiating parties “to listen to the voice of the people and to expedite the talks by taking all factions into confidence; the House termed it as the right opportunity for the Nagas to bring an honourable solution.
The House appreciated the church, tribal hohos, mass-based civil organisations, non-government organisations and all sections of society, who have positively contributed towards strengthening the peace process. It also appreciated their efforts in making headway in the journey of reconciliation under the umbrella of the Forum for Naga Reconciliation. The ‘covenant of reconciliation’ signed by the underground groups was highly appreciated by all the members present.
The House also appreciated the role, contributions and sacrifices of the ‘national workers’ who have made sacrifices since the day the Naga movement began. It appealed to all sections of the society to refrain from fratricidal killings and urged all Naga people to work towards a common understanding, forge unity and oneness, in order to put forth a common Naga voice.
The House urged the Joint Parliamentary Working Committee to continue working towards forging unity, understanding and oneness in the Naga society; to carry the voice of the people to the negotiating parties of the ongoing Indo-Naga political dialogue.
