The Forum for Naga Reconciliation (FNR) has responded to the WC NNPGs’ communiqué, calling it a “moral and spiritual reminder” for reflection and renewed commitment.
In its statement, FNR acknowledged the difficult but hopeful journey towards reconciliation, crediting NPGs for contributing to a sense of “peace, security, and wellbeing” among the public. At the same time, it admitted to its own failings: “It is not a matter of if the FNR has erred, we have made mistakes. And so, the FNR says Sorry, and we seek forgiveness from the Naga people not conditionally, not hypothetically, but truthfully.”
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FNR noted that the process gained fresh momentum this year when NPGs proposed including tribal hohos as an integral part of reconciliation. Since then, the Angami Public Organisation (APO) hosted a meeting in Jotsoma on July 24, followed by the Ao Senden in Ungma on August 23, leading to the September 27 meeting at Zunheboto hosted by the Sümi Hoho.
“These meetings are in continuation of building solidarity, confidence and mutual trust, not just among the NPGs, but between the Naga tribes,” FNR said, while praising the “ecological sensitivity and thoughtful considerations” of the hohos.
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Appealing for unity, the Forum urged: “Let us come together in Zunheboto and give a renewed chance to the future of the Naga political destiny.”
“Let this be a moment of convergence, not division – of courage, not hesitation.”
Reaffirming its impartial role, FNR said reconciliation is inclusive of all Nagas, and its responsibility is to bring all political groups together “in the spirit of genuine forgiveness and reconciliation” so they may collectively pursue the Naga historical and political rights.
Concluding, FNR expressed confidence in the “wisdom and leadership” of the WC NNPGs, appealing for support “not for FNR’s sake, but for the sake of our shared future.”
