{"id":8222,"date":"2011-08-27T01:18:16","date_gmt":"2011-08-27T01:18:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/151.106.38.4\/2011\/08\/27\/6-top-leaders-form-hlc-for-one-naga-national-government\/"},"modified":"2011-08-27T01:18:16","modified_gmt":"2011-08-27T01:18:16","slug":"6-top-leaders-form-hlc-for-one-naga-national-government","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nagalandpost.net\/index.php\/2011\/08\/27\/6-top-leaders-form-hlc-for-one-naga-national-government\/","title":{"rendered":"6 top leaders form HLC for one \u2018Naga National government\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img src=\/old_site\/XVTRPNLJHFDBZXVTRPNL.jpg>In a major development, the culmination of a series of meetings at Niathu Resort, between six top leaders of three Naga groups- Isak Chishi Swu and Th. Muivah (NSCN\/GPRN); \u2018Gen\u2019 Khole Konyak and N. Kitovi Zhimomi (GPRN\/NSCN) and \u2018Brig\u2019 (rtd) S. Singnya and Zhopra Vero (NNC\/FGN)- resolved \u201cin principle\u201d to work towards the formation of one&nbsp; \u2018Naga National Government\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>According to a joint declaration signed by all the six leaders titled \u201c Naga Concordant\u201d, a High Level Commission (HLC) with the six as members has been formed to ensure the realization of the proposed \u2018Naga National Government\u2019. The HLC would be headed by either the chairman\/president or general secretary\/vice president with four other \u201ccompetent members\u201d in the ranks of kilonser\/major general and above \u201cas deemed fit by the respective governments.\u201d&nbsp; <\/p>\n<p>To expedite the process, the HLC would hold meetings without delay in presence of FNR&nbsp; as \u201cfacilitators\u201d.&nbsp; <br \/>\nIt may be recalled that the six leaders of their respective group, held their first meeting on August 20 wherein they resolved to forgive one another and to \u201cwork towards a shared Naga future on the foundation of our historical and political rights. <br \/>\nOn August 22, the six leaders met again wherein it was \u201cagreed to strengthen and broaden the peace process based on the uniqueness of Naga history- our historical and political rights\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>According to a joint statement signed by Isak Chishi Swu (chairman) and Th. Muivah (general secretary) NSCN\/GPRN; \u2018Gen\u2019Khole Konyak (president) and N. Kitovi Zhimomi (general secretary) GPRN\/NSCN and \u2018Brig\u2019 S. Singnya (president) and Zhopra Vero (vice president)NNC\/FGN, as a step towards actualization of the resolutions of August 20 and 22 the subsequent August 24 and 25 meetings accorded the following points:<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: #ff0000;\">Reconciled: <\/span>on the basis of the historical and political rights of the Nagas.<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: #ff0000;\">Acknowledge:<\/span> that we have hurt one another and that in the spirit of love we have forgiven each other; and are prepared to understand each other towards a shared future.<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: #ff0000;\">Reaffirm: <\/span>the resolve not to harbor any non-Naga organizations adverse to the Naga political cause as discussed in Chiang Mai II and IV, and subsequently signed on January 15, 2010 in Dimapur, Nagaland. Furthermore, serious note is taken on the harboring of non-Naga organizations opposed to the Naga political cause and hence, strongly denounce such acts.<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: #ff0000;\">Disengage<\/span>: in and form all forms of actions and associations detrimental to the Historical and Political cause of the Nagas.<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: #ff0000;\">Affirm:<\/span> to work for the territorial integrity of all Nagas.<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: #ff0000;\">Any Interim:<\/span> arrangement of the political rights of the Nagas shall be outside of the purview of the Indian constitution per se.&nbsp; <\/p>\n<p>State govt welcomes signing of \u2018Naga Concordant\u2019<br \/>\nNagaland chief minister Neiphiu Rio and state government has welcomed the signing of the Naga Concordant, which was signed in Dimapur today. A statement released by chief minister\u2019s secretariat said signing of the document was \u201chistoric\u201d and deserved to be welcomed by all sections of Naga society, adding adherence to it would lead to unity, understanding and oneness of all Nagas. <br \/>\nIt said the state government in its role as active facilitator welcomed and extended its supports to all efforts aimed at unity of Nagas as oneness of Nagas would pave the way for an \u201chonorable political solution that will bring permanent peace.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;\">Prayer meeting:<\/span> Earlier in the day, before an agreement was reached, the top leaders of three Naga groups, including representatives from respective groups and Naga civil and church bodies assembled at the Auditorium of Niathu Resort, for a prayer meeting. <br \/>\nWelcoming the delegates at prayer meeting, the FNR convenor Dr. Rev. Wati Aier said \u201chistoric decisions\u201d they made was not an easy task, adding now that the groups have reconciled they were looking towards the future at the movement. He said on what basis should they unite was the \u201cbiggest issue\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>The FNR convenor also announced that participating groups, in the name of the historic meet, have affirmed to release all \u201cpolitical prisoners\u201d and was making all the arrangements to expedite the process.<br \/>\nMeanwhile, delivering sermon at the prayer meeting on the topic \u201cthe power of love\u201d, the oriental theological seminary (OTS) academic dean Rev. Dr Zelhou Keyho said \u201cNagas have been asking for forgiveness and now that they have forgiven each other, now it\u2019s time to love each other.\u201d<br \/>\nEmphasizing on the topic, Keyho said \u201cto forgive is to love and to love is the fruit of forgiveness.\u201d <br \/>\nTherefore, he said one should strive to show love to one another, and cited a passage from Apostle <\/p>\n<p>Paul\u2019s letter to Colossians (3:12-14). <br \/>\nMaking a remark that truth may hurt, the Revered said: \u201cbut what has bind us should become our strength\u201d, and called upon the leaders to seek the courage to love.<br \/>\nThe Naga civil and church bodies that attended today\u2019s prayers meeting included Naga Mothers\u2019 Association, Naga council Dimapur, United Naga Council, Naga Women Hoho Dimapur, Council of Naga Baptist Churches, Catholic Association of Nagaland, Naga Hoho, NBCC peace affairs committee, Nagaland GB&amp;DB federation, ENPO, Dimapur Baptist Pastors, NPMHR, NSF and Sumi Hoho.<\/p>\n<p>\n<font>For More Updates, follow us on &nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/home.php?sk=group_122822574405511\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"outline: medium none;\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/cms.nagalandpost.com\/newsimages\/PhotosCollection\/BKDWMJOIYQWKXUNDBKXF.png\" alt=\"Facebook\" style=\"border: medium none;\" \/><\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;and &nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/twitter.com\/?q=nagaland+post#%21\/nagalandpost90\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"outline: medium none;\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/cms.nagalandpost.com\/newsimages\/PhotosCollection\/TWASKRLZSYMZWPFZERZS.png\" alt=\"Twitter\" style=\"border: medium none;\" \/><\/a><\/font><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a major development, the culmination of a series of meetings at Niathu Resort, between six top leaders of three Naga groups- Isak Chishi Swu and Th. 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