DIMAPUR, Dec 16 (NNN): With regard to the “land dispute between Mao Council and Naga Hoho and Southern Angami Public Organisation (SAPO),” the Naga Hoho said that Nagas have traditional practices to resolve any disputes by way of customary laws.
It also said that the Naga Hoho is ‘genuinely concerned’ over the land dispute at Kezoltsa between Mao Council and Southern Angami Public Organisation (SAPO).
“Nagas have traditional practices to resolve any disputes by way of customary laws. Therefore, the Tenyemie Peoples Organisation (TPO) has been giving its best efforts to resolve the issue taking into confidence both the conflicting parties,” the Naga Hoho also said.
However, according to the Naga Hoho, due to the involvement of the Manipur State Government, the matter has taken a retaliatory turn. The Naga Hoho further said that “Nagas have the right of ownership of their land and the State must uphold and protect the traditional land ownership, rather than creating endless disputes”.
The Naga Hoho then appealed for amicable settlement through mutual respect and understanding and not through conditions or strictures to one another within the family members in the true spirit of Christian faith/belief.
“Let us remember that Nagas are one people wherever they are, which is not by circumstances but by blood. We should not allow any authority on earth to divide the Nagas either emotionally or physically,” the Naga Hoho also said.
It added that Nagas are bound to be together till eternity as it is God’s given natural right and aspiration. “Therefore, we must collectively find out a way for unity of purpose so that lasting peace is ushered in,” it further added.
