ABCC issues statement: ‘Sorry to the people of Nagaland for our regrettable role’
Dimapur, Feb. 9: (EMN): The Angami Baptist Church Council (ABCC), the apex Baptist body of the Angami community, has apologised for what it stated was the role played by ‘the Angamis’ to allow ‘proponents of Hindutva in our Christian Naga society.’
The executive director of the ABCC, the Rev. Dr. V Atsi Dolie issued a statement on Fri. containing said apology.
“The Angami Baptist Church Council (ABCC) fully endorses the NBCC (Nagaland Baptist Churches Council) resolution of the 21st triennial convention held at Impur from February 2-4, 2018. ABCC stands fully behind NBCC's call to oppose every form of allurement by the proponents of Hindutva in our ‘Christian’ Naga society.
“While saying that, I regret that the Angamis played a major role in allowing entry to them and their political wing BJP into Nagaland. From decades of quiet connivance to holding active office in its political party, Angamis' leadership is undeniable," the reverend's statement read.
“Today, the proponents of Hindutva are audaciously challenging our Christian faith, culture and values in variety of ways for which we are largely responsible. As an Angami, I say sorry to the people of Nagaland for our regrettable roles.”
The elections, it reminded, was a critical to renew faith. “I call upon all the Angami candidates to reaffirm their allegiance to Jesus Christ, and I charge them in the name of God that it is their bounden duty, as Christians, to safeguard and uphold the Christian faith,” the statement from the reverend added.
