KOHIMA, May 8: In a significant step forward in the ongoing reconciliation efforts among Naga communities, the Naga Political Groups (NPGs), tribal apex bodies (Hohos), and the Forum for Naga Reconciliation (FNR) came together for a two-day conclave on May 5 and 6 at Pruzie (Shisha Hoho), Kohima. The gathering reaffirmed the resolution on the historical and political rights of the Nagas and emphasized that no political or civil group is excluded from the Naga political process.
The meeting, held with the backing and authority of the tribal Hohos, stressed an inclusive approach to the Naga issue. In a joint statement, participants collectively called on all NPGs and civil society organizations to unite and move forward with a shared sense of purpose and belonging. The FNR, in a press communiqué, reiterated that all Naga entities—whether political or civil—remain vital to the peace and political process.
Acknowledging the ongoing contributions of various individuals and groups, the meeting expressed appreciation for their commitment to the Naga cause. At the same time, it underscored that those who continue to remain disengaged would, by their own inaction, risk isolating themselves from the collective journey toward reconciliation and political resolution.
A central resolution adopted at the conclave was the decision to observe a Day of Prayer on Sunday, May 18, 2025. The tribal Hohos will reach out to all respective tribal church councils and associations, requesting them to join in this unified spiritual effort. The day of prayer is intended to seek divine intervention for the people across all Naga areas and specifically for the unfolding Naga political issue.
The conclave also affirmed the pressing need for all Nagas to urgently converge on the essential unity of their political rights. Participants called for a spirit of understanding marked by grace and empathy to bridge existing differences within and between the groups.
A notable declaration from the gathering urged all Naga Political Groups to operate under a shared identity of “Machan”—a traditional space of communal belonging—where no single group is allowed to impose hegemonic dominance over the others. The message was clear: Naga unity must be based on equality, mutual respect, and the collective vision of a shared political future.
“In our correctness, let us not fence ourselves out. Coming together is an instrument of liberation,” the statement emphasized, underlining that only through solidarity can true freedom and reconciliation be achieved.
