Zunheboto Resolution champions prayer, hope, and unity among Nagas

DIMAPUR — Planting one more milestone in the Naga people’s circuitous track towards reconciliation, no less than 15 Naga political groups, 33 Naga tribal hohos, and the Forum for Naga Reconciliation (FNR) adopted the Zunheboto Resolution on Saturday—underscoring unity and a shared purpose as the common threads that bind Nagas together.

A copy of the Zunheboto Resolution shared by the FNR began with a formal expression of gratitude to the Angami Public Organisation, 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 read.

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In particular, the gathering acknowledged the leadership of the Sumi Hoho president and executive team for their steadfast efforts in guiding the Naga political journey.

It also appreciated the government of India for recognising the uniqueness of Naga history and the right to self-determine their future in alignment with their distinct identity.

On the political front, the resolution underscored that the Naga political journey belongs to every village, clan, and generation.

“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).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,” it stated.

As ever, the Zunheboto Resolution also focused on genuine forgiveness and cooperation among all Nagas.

It acknowledged the cessation of factional violence following the Covenant of Naga Reconciliation and underlined that lasting Naga unity can only be achieved through forgiveness, mutual respect, and sincere reconciliation among political groups, tribal hohos, and the wider Naga community.

Also, recognising the spiritual dimension of the reconciliation process, the Zunheboto Resolution requested all church and religious bodies across Naga areas to hold prayer sessions during October.

“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 read.