Expressing concern over the land dispute at Kezoltsa between Mao Council and Southern Angami Public Organisation (SAPO), the Naga Hoho (NH) on Friday called for an amicable settlement through mutual respect and understanding and “not through conditions or strictures to one another within the family members in the true spirit of Christian faith/belief.”
NH through its media cell reminded that Nagas have traditional practices to resolve any disputes by way of customary laws. It said that the Tenyemie Peoples Organisation (TPO) have, therefore, been giving its best efforts to resolve the issue taking into confidence of both conflicting parties.
The hoho, however, maintained that due to Manipur government’s involvement, the matter has taken “a retaliatory turn.”
Stating that Nagas have the right of ownership of their land, NH said the state must, therefore, uphold and protect the traditional land ownership rather than creating endless disputes. “Let us remember that Nagas are one people wherever they are, which is not by circumstances but by blood,” NH stated.
Further, the hoho said that Nagas should not allow any authority on earth to divide the them either emotionally or physically. NH maintained that Nagas were bound to be together “till eternity as it is God’s given natural right and aspiration.”
Naga Hoho has, therefore, called upon the Nagas to “collectively find out a way for unity of purpose so that lasting peace is ushered in.”
DNSU appeals SAPO to revoke ban
Dimapur Naga Students Union (DNSU) on Friday said that SAPO’s decision to ban the Mao community members from entering the Southern Angami areas was impacting the commuters, especially the student community, to go to their homes during this festive season.
DNSU through its information and publicity cell has, therefore, appealed to SAPO to “reevaluate its decision and revoke its resolution” considering the Christmas holiday season when many of the students from across the country return home to spend with their loved ones and families.
Meanwhile, DNSU has expressed hope that SAPO and the Mao Council would find alternative solutions to the dispute, which was preventing the peace of both communities. It also appealed to leaders and decision-makers of both communities to deem peaceful co-existence.
