A monolith to commemorate the friendship between Tholo clan, Jotsoma and Merhü clan, Khonoma was inaugurated by MLA, 8th Western Angami Assembly Constituency, Keneizhakho Nakhro at TholomaTsiepfhe, Jotsoma on February 23, 2021.
According to DIPR report, the Tholo clan in Jotsoma village consists of Nakhro, Nagi and Peseyie and Merhü clan of Khonoma village consists of Lievüse, Gwizan and Meyase. MLA, Keneizhakho said that in the annals of history between the two clans, there was hostility but as situation changed, friendly relations developed between the two. He added that there was need for more co-operation and stronger bond for progress and prosperity. Sievi Iralu, an elder from Merhü clan shared about the history between the two clans and called for the younger generation to build and strengthen the relationship further.
Meanwhile, speaking during the commemoration function, Rügolie Nakhro said that the friendship between the two clans showed peace and reconciliation were possible even with a hostile past, while Megorzo Chase expressed hope that the friendship monolith would further cement and foster stronger ties between the two and in generations to come.