Naga Hoho urges all political groups to come together for

The Naga Hoho, the apex body of tribal organisations in the state, on Sunday urged all political groups to come together leaving aside their past differences for a solution to the vexed Naga issue.

It also urged the political groups to be accommodative for a peaceful settlement to the seven-decade-old Naga insurgency problem.

A statement issued by Naga Hoho general secretary, K Elu Ndang on Sunday said that the executive council of Naga Hoho held its meeting on November 13 here and resolved to appeal to all the Naga political groups to be accommodative for a peaceful settlement.

The search for a just peace and honourable settlement of the Naga peace process has come about giving a ray of hope and belief that a new era of peace and tranquility will prevail once again in the Naga society, the Hoho said.

However, the Naga Hoho is of the firm belief that unless all Naga political groups come together leaving aside their past differences, there can never be true peace in the land, it said.

"As long as the spirit of vengeance is kept alive in an individuals heart, there can never be true peace. Hence, all the Naga political groups must be pragmatic in resolving the differences for the sake of the Naga people," the Hoho said.

Expressing that the desire of the Naga people to live in dignity must be honoured and respected above all personal considerations, the Naga Hoho said the political groups must come together and usher in peace.

The Naga Hoho appealed to all to come together and sit across the table in the true spirit of forgive and forget and march forward with renewed mind and spirit.

The Hoho also cautioned that no political groups should create an unwanted situation in the process of an honourable settlement rather ensure a peaceful atmosphere for a smooth transition.