Dimapur, September 27 (NNN) : Another meeting participated by ‘Naga tribal hohos’ and ‘Naga political groups’ was held today in Zunheboto, Nagaland, convened by Forum for Naga Reconciliation (FNR) where the participants adopted resolutions “in the spirit of unity, and shared purpose towards keeping the Naga people together”.

According to FNR, 15 ‘Naga political groups’ including NSCNs, 33 ‘Naga tribal hohos’ and the Forum for Naga Reconciliation (FNR) adopted resolutions christened as “Zunheboto Resolution in the spirit of unity, and shared purpose towards keeping the Naga people together”.

The first resolution is called the ‘resolution of appreciation’ where it states that, in solemn gratitude, the ‘Naga tribal hohos’, ‘Naga political groups’, the public, and the Forum for Naga Reconciliation (FNR) extended their heartfelt appreciation to the Angami Public Organization, Ao Senden and the Sumi Hoho, along with their communities in Jotsoma, Ungma and Zunheboto, for their warm welcome and generous hospitality. “Their graciousness and spirit of oneness of the Nagas deeply affirmed the shared longing for reconciliation and unity among the Naga people”, it also said.

The Zunheboto meeting, in particular, “deeply acknowledges the leadership of the Sumi Hoho president and the executive team, whose steadfast commitment have helped illuminate the path toward a shared Naga political future. Their valuable efforts are deeply respected.

The gathering also acknowledged and appreciated the Government of India for recognizing the “unique ness of Naga history, the right to self-determine our future in consonance with our distinct identity”.

Another resolution is called the resolution on the ‘joint Naga team’ and the ‘Naga machang’. This resolution states that the Naga political journey is not the possession of a few, but the inheritance of every village, every clan, and every generation. It is this sacred and collective ownership that now calls us to a deeper responsibility. “Therefore, the Zunheboto meeting affirms the urgent need for all Naga civil and religious bodies to come together in support of the ‘Naga machang’ under the Council of Naga Cooperation and Relationship (CNCR)”, it added. The ‘Naga machang’ is the common ground for all Nagas to unite on the basis of the historical and political rights and this is not merely an administrative task, it is a moral summon to unity with the resolve to
judiciously act without delay, the FNR statement also said.

The statement then said the ‘Naga political groups’ are urged to come together under one ‘machang’ without further delay and infuse life into the ‘Naga machang’ for collective pursuit of an inclusive solution. The CNCR shall continue to work towards bringing all the NPGs with renewed vigor, it also stated.

Another resolution christened as resolution on genuine forgiveness and cooperation among all Nagas was also adopted. “With the signing of the Covenant of Naga Reconciliation, factional violence has stopped and given new hope to the Naga people”, it said. This Zunheboto meeting acknowledged the genuineness and sincerity of the Naga political groups’ and their expressed desire for reconciliation. For reconciliation to result in a relationship of cooperation, “we call for genuine forgiveness among the ‘Naga political groups’, between ‘Naga tribal hohos’ and across all sections of the Naga people”. The participants then declared that a Naga shared future is possible only through forgiveness and mutual respect. “The Zunheboto meeting calls for all ‘Naga political groups’ and ‘Naga tribal hohos’ to initiate processes of forgiveness within and among themselves so that Naga cooperation is achieved”, it also stated.

The participants then resolved to request the church to pray for the Nagas. “Recognizing the spiritual dimension of our journey, the Zunheboto meeting requests all church and religious bodies of all faiths across Naga areas to hold prayer sessions at their convenience during the month of October 2025. “These prayers shall be offered for wisdom, healing, and courage as we walk together toward reconciliation and renewal. May the sacred silence of prayer become the ground from which new hope arises”, it further added.