KOHIMA: The Forum for Naga Reconciliation (FNR) has officially declared the adoption of the Naga National Anthem, penned and composed by former Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer R Kevichusa, following deliberations held on March 6 and April 13.
The resolution mandates that Naga political groups (NPGs), educational institutions, Naga civil bodies, and all other relevant organizations incorporate the Naga National Anthem into their ceremonial proceedings.
In a press release issued on Monday (April 15), the FNR reflected on the recent event titled “Nurturing Naga Peoplehood: Liberating the Naga Spirit”, which took place from February 16 to 18, at Kutsapo in Nagaland.
This gathering saw the convergence of NPGs, civil society organizations, churches, prayer centres, and citizens from across Naga territories, all unified in envisioning the future of the Naga community.
Subsequent meetings held in Kohima on March 02, and Dimapur on March 6, followed by the latest gathering at Dimapur in Nagaland on Saturday (April 13), further solidified this vision.
According to the FNR, these meetings served as platforms for critical reflection and constructive dialogue on the Journey of Common Hope.
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Central to this journey is the principle of Naga sovereignty, which, as affirmed by the FNR, does not infringe upon the sovereignty of others.
The FNR emphasized that the Naga identity is porous yet defined, acknowledging the inherent boundaries associated with identity.
During the April 13 meeting of the NPGs and the FNR, it was decided that May 16, designated as Naga Plebiscite Day, will be commemorated with a special program organized by the FNR in collaboration with NPGs and other Naga bodies at Dimapur in Nagaland.
Additionally, the FNR and NPGs urged individuals, institutions, and organizations across Naga territories to participate in the event and demonstrate solidarity.
The meeting also underscored the importance of honouring previous agreements, including the “September Joint Accordant” of September 14, 2022, and the “Covenant of Reconciliation” signed on June 13, 2009.
The FNR called upon all inhabitants of Nagaland, irrespective of ethnic or religious affiliation, to unite in seeking forgiveness and embracing a shared vision for the future.