Kohima: The Forum for Naga Reconciliation (FNR) has called upon the people to participate in the Naga reconciliation meeting on February 29 at Dimapur.
Terming the proposed deliberation as very crucial at this juncture, the FNR in an appeal received here on Sunday, said “the Naga people’s mandate for reconciliation and unity among the Naga political groups is absolute,” adding that people can no longer afford to remain silent.
Recognizing the magnitude and complexities of the current situation facing the Nagas, the Forum insisted that it is essential that Naga people take a decisive step towards a shared Naga future.
The FNR was formed in 2008 with the objective to facilitate reconciliation among the Naga political groups on the basis of the historical and political rights of the Nagas. The FNR comprises of members representing Naga Churches, hoho and civil society organizations.
Earlier, the three Naga underground groups, who were signatories to “Covenant of Naga Re-conciliation: A Journey of Common Hope,” invited all civil societies to the proposed re-conciliation meet at Dimapur. At the initiative of the FNR, NSCN(I-M), GPRN/NSCN (Khole-Kitovi) and FGN/NNC had signed the re-conciliation agreement in 2008 in Thailand, leading to substantial reduction in factional clashes in Nagaland.
Public needs to play supportive role: Meanwhile, Nagaland Commissioner of Home J Alam has said the district administration and police have to take the lead in controlling crime and maintain law and order and at the same time, observed that the public have to play a supportive role in this regard.
Addressing a Conference of Police and Civil Societies at Dimapur, Mr Alam observed that Dimapur is not an easy place to work; thereby police have a work hard.
He complimented the police for taking up the challenges and opined that if there is an alliance between the police and public on the line of public-private partnership (PPP), much can be done to curb crimes. (Agenciers)
