National Socialist Women’s Organization of Nagalim (NSWON) advisor, Ikhres Muivah, wife of NSCN (I-M) ato kilonser, Th. Muivah has appealed to all Nagas to stand united, forgive and to bury all the differences. She said Nagaland being a Christian state, everyone needed to work together instead of categorizing the factions/groups.
Addressing the NSWON co-ordination meeting with the Angami Women organization (AWO) held under the theme “Strengthening of Relationship”, at Ura Academy Hall, Kohima, Ikhres said they had come to have fellowship with AWO and to appeal to all the sections of the society, irrespective of factions and groups, to unite in order to move toward for a permanent settlement.
While stating that Nagas have gained support from across the world on the Naga political issue, she said “time has come now to harvest for our people and the future generation” and urged all to join hands and march together without wasting any time.
Ikhres further informed the gathering that late Isak Chishi Swu, before his demise, called upon all Nagas to be united, while at the same time she said Th. Muivah had also made the same appeal. She was optimistic that solution would arrive anytime. However, Ikhres said “time for settlement cannot be ascertained for now, but we are hopeful that it will take place soon”.
NSWON advisor Eustar Chishi Swu, wife of late Isak Chishi Swu, in her address reminded all that the Angami community, in the Naga political history, had played a big role by taking the lead. “Till today the legacy and principles of the elders/leaders were followed” she added.
Eustar said, keeping this in mind, NSWON had set its priority to meet the Angami women folks first and meet the other tribal women organization subsequently. She also appealed all to be united for the greater cause of the Nagas.
NSWON chairperson, Singyaola Zimik in her brief address highlighted the struggles faced by Nagas in the past. Zimik said “Nagas had struggled and put life at risk, but now it was time to bring peace in our land to progress and to worship the living God.”
She further said “Independence for Nagas was not by choice, but of God’s plan to remain Independent in the God’s gifted land”.
She however said Nagas need to find where the faulty/sin was committed that has displeased God. Zimik also appealed all to remain one in prayer in order to stop bloodshed from taking place any further. NSWON advisor Avuli Chishi Swu also spoke at the meeting. Members of AWO and other NSWON representatives also attended the seminar.