Reconciliation meeting resolves Tikhir Tribal Council leadership dispute in Kiphire

DIMAPUR — A reconciliation meeting to resolve internal community matters and leadership disputes within the Tikhir Tribal Council (TTC) was convened by the Tikhir Baptist Biti Atükhienti (TBBA) Peace Mission Team at the Tikhir Baptist Church conference hall in Kiphire town on October 20.

The meeting was chaired by M Tsulimthong, President of TBBA and Convenor of the Peace Mission Team, according to an update.

During the meeting, both sides addressed various disputes and misunderstandings regarding tribal leadership. In Christian faith, aiming to restore peace, unity, and cooperation among community members guided by principles of respect, love, and community welfare, RT Kius, along with members, agreed to work and extend fullest cooperation to the TTC led by P Timong.

Furthermore, regarding all previous issues at the tribal and organisational levels, such as suspensions, expulsions, FIRs, citizen disownment, non-cooperation, high court petitions, and other related disputes, any past orders or actions issued by either party, organisation, or village council were declared “null and void” (withdrawn) with immediate effect.

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It was resolved that any organisation or council attempting to enforce such previous orders or carry out unilateral actions, whether individual or collective, against any member shall be considered null and void. Any individual or group attempting to create division among the tribe will face stern action individually without affecting the village or organisation.