Forum for Naga reconciliation (FNR) whose daunting task of bringing reconciliation among all underground factions is again under severe strain, has reminded that “no Naga must disregard” what it described as “the historic event” in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) on July 9, where Baptist members from 120 nations, six regional bodies resolved to support the Naga reconciliation process.
FNR in its expository on reconciliation, pointed that despite “teeming problems across the world”, the Baptist World Alliance (BWA) chose to “bring to the forefront” the Naga conflict “as one of the most important issues in the world”.
FNR likened the BWA as the “United Nation of Baptists”, which it said, had “sincerely and most passionately commended on those who have responded to the call for reconciliation, to declare “their resolve to strengthen the Naga Reconciliation Process.”
Stating that the BWA praised reconciliation between conflicting Naga groups in north east India and Burma and supported it with prayers, FNR said the BWA also appealed to “Naga brothers and sisters” to be reconciled and “adopt non-violent methods in pursuit of their goals”. In this, FNR urged the signatories of the Covenant of Reconciliation (CoR) to fulfill its promise.
FNR said, at no time in the historic event, have Nagas witnessed such “overwhelming and enthusiastic support for Naga reconciliation by the nations of the world” and with BWA expressing its affirmation to the Naga reconciliation, it pondered in what ways were Nagas going to reciprocate?
FNR said despite differences between Naga political groups, Baptists around the world urged upon Nagas to “adopt non violent methods” in pursuit of “our goals based on the ‘historical and political rights of the Nagas.”
Stating that “Nagas have had enough bloodshed” FNR urged Nagas to “hearken to the call of the Baptist bodies of the world” by not “killing a single Naga” due to factional conflicts and sort it out through non-violent means as seen happening “through the Naga reconciliation: A Journey of Common Hope”.
FNR disclosed that during the introduction of the BWA draft at its general council, a delegate from the Eastern European bloc added “to commend the example of Nagas “to all the Baptist brothers and sisters around the world” in similar conflict situations.
FNR asserted this was a challenge on Nagas who have been made a “paradigm of reconciliation by the world” and urged them not to dare defy Baptists around the world who reposed their trust and “high hopes for the consummation of Naga reconciliation”. FNR said through a whole hearted response “let the world marvel that Nagas can reconcile and live in peace.”
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