CNTC and CNLF held a joint coordination meeting in Dimapur, calling for greater unity, cooperation and collective action among the Ao, Lotha and Sümi communities for Nagaland's progress.
DIMAPUR — The Central Nagaland Tribes Council (CNTC), in collaboration with the Central Nagaland Legislative Forum (CNLF), held a joint coordination meeting at the Dimapur Town Hall on Friday, bringing together ministers, advisers, legislators, tribal leaders and representatives of apex and frontal organisations of the Ao, Lotha and Sümi communities to deliberate on issues concerning the welfare and future of central Nagaland and the state as a whole.
Delivering the welcome address, CNTC president Hukiye K Yepthomi underscored the importance of strengthening unity, cooperation and coordinated efforts among the people for the greater interest of society.
The meeting was attended by Deputy Chief Minister Y. Patton; Ministers G. Kaito Aye, Metsubo Jamir and Temjen Imna Along; Deputy Speaker S Toiho Yeptho; Advisers Tongpang Ozukum, Hekani Jakhalu, Mhathung Yanthan, Moa Toshi, KT Sukhalu, Kazheto Kinimi and Daochiir L Imchen; and MLA Dr. Sukhato A Sema, among others.
Representatives from several apex and frontal organisations, including Ao Senden, Lotha Hoho, Sümi Hoho, Sümi Kükami Hoho, Western Sümi Hoho, Ao Officers' Telongjem, Lotha Gazetted Officers' Association, Sümi Officers' Union Nagaland, Central Nagaland Women Association, Watsu Mungdang, Lotha Eloe Hoho, Sümi Totimi Hoho, Central Nagaland Students' Association, Ao Kaketshir Mungdang, Lotha Students' Union, Sümi Kiphimi Küqhakulu, Ao Lanur Telongjem, Lotha Youth Hoho, Sümi Youth Organisation, Western Sümi Youth Front, Ao Union Club, Dimapur Lotha Hoho, Dimapur Sümi Students' Union, Western Sümi Totimi Hoho, Dimapur Ao Youth Organisation, Sümi Games & Sports Association, Ao Students' Union Dimapur, former CNTC officials, Dimapur Lotha Eloe Ekhung, Kohima Sümi Hoho and CLH also attended the meeting.
Addresses were delivered by Ao Senden president Marsanen, Lotha Hoho chairman Mhondamo Ovung, Sümi Hoho president Dr. Vihuto Assumi and leaders of various frontal organisations. They stressed the need for stronger unity, mutual trust and closer cooperation among all sections of Naga society. They also urged civil society organisations to work collectively in addressing common challenges, strengthening the bonds of brotherhood, and promoting peace, harmony and inclusive development across Nagaland.
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Addressing the gathering, G Kaito Aye, Y Patton, Metsubo Jamir, S Toiho Yeptho and Tongpang Ozukum observed that Naga society has become increasingly fragmented and emphasised the need for greater unity. They expressed confidence that the CNTC would serve as an effective platform for dialogue, coordination and collective action.
The legislators further said that the Ao, Lotha and Sümi communities, being among the state's leading communities, share a responsibility to work together for the welfare, stability and overall progress of Nagaland.
The inaugural session was chaired by CNTC vice president Longshi Kikon, while the second session was moderated by Information and Publicity Secretary Vikato I. Chishi. CNTC vice president Temjen I. Jamir proposed the vote of thanks.