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DIMAPUR — The Forum for Naga Reconciliation (FNR) has reiterated that Naga people must vigilantly guard against playing any role of erecting walls of their own.
“Nagas resolve to abstain from succumbing to hatred and innuendos of any kind. We will remain clear and free of violence, be it through written words, mythmaking, propagating falsehoods, discriminating against specific people groups, or the causing of physical harm,” the FNR in a press release stated.
“It is our moral responsibility that these acts are not entertained in Naga areas,” it maintained.
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=1]Reminding of the July 29 ‘A call to goodwill’ statement jointly issued by the apex Naga church organisations, Naga civil societies and the FNR, the forum also reiterated that Nagas must “take an essential moment to deeply reflect on the foreseeable impact of current events in Manipur, on our land and society.”
The forum went on to affirm that to demonstrate and practice the way of peace and goodwill, in the midst of hatred and violence, Naga people must preserve the power of restraint and, above everything else, hold fast their faith in God.
“We call upon all to, consciously think and accept the pain of the historical moment, and give way to peace and goodwill. In our region, the North-East, people can be liberated, through peace and goodwill. This is our hope for tormented humanity caged in by its own makings,” it stated.
Towards this end, the Naga Church, Naga CSOs and the FNR will remain alert to any Naga political groups, Naga organisations, and individuals not complying with the call, the FNR added.
It further appealed to all concerned organisations and individuals to be “beacons of peace in such a time as this.”